The standard as it is now and the changes I think should be done below…ColorThe four recognized colors are "Sable and White," "Tri-color," "Blue Merle" and "White." There is no preference among them. The "Sable and...
Note that there are 5 lines given to explain keeping the standard the way it is now and 2 lines to explain why you would like the standard changed. 4-5 of the people on the Standard Review committee are against SM's and or against the change of the standard…...
The following is to correct any misconception about the times for the seminars and meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 7. The following are the correct times. Please disregard all other times that have been posted....
After finding out Tom Coen would be in town for a judging assignment (Shelties) I wrote him in regards to the Sable Merle issue being presented at this years National.I spoke with Tom Tuesday afternoon about having a short meeting after Saturday's Specialty show...
As a breeder and exhibitor from Canada, where Sable Merles are a recognized color, and have been for a while now, this same frustration and bias still rears its' head. When we have American and other foreign judges who adhere to the American standard and think...