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 White" is predominantly sable (a fawn sable color of varying shades from light gold to dark mahogany) with […]

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.       7:30 am registration for Breeders Education      8:00am to 11:30am Seminar      Massachusetts Room – Storrowton Tavern      11:30 […]

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 this standard prevails across the entire North American continent, […]

Here is a link to the photos of the SM that was excused by Shelley Roos for being in the wrong class Photo link

Cross posting allowed: Dear Board Members,I am writing to give you an update on the progress of the Standard Review Committee.  We have sent out an indepth survey on sable merles to all the CCA Breed Mentors and several other individuals that were listed in my previous letter. In all, there were eighty questionnaires sent out […]