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ADDAMO ASKS....
Where is the Outrage?
The country
has been told on at least one of the televised tuxedo events, that to own an AKC
registered dog is a guarantee that you have a purebred dog. Really? Even if that
statement were true, which I believe we all know it isn’t, can and will the AKC
also state that the AKC papers that come with the dog are guaranteed to be
accurate?
Why do hardworking people, the backbone of dog shows, continue to make those
$25.00 entry fees week after week that include the AKC fee? Why do good hard
working people still study pedigrees and genetics in planning for their new
litters? Why do they continue to pay more money to register these litters and
then pay even more money to individually register the puppies? Are you indignant
now and want to say, “because we love dog shows and we care about our breeding
programs!” My response to that is I believe the AKC has you right where they
want you as they laugh all the way to the bank. The AKC has demonstrated time
after time that they don’t care! Their main purpose was to maintain the
integrity of the studbook, they have failed, and more than one person has told
me they have admitted they failed. So why do people still buy into the myth?
Where is the outrage? More important, where did common sense go? (editor’s note:
see *OBITUARY! below)
The American Kennel Club seems to have made commercialism and their “tuxedo”
television spectacles a top priority. Ask yourselves, why does a dog registry
find the need to sell dog toys, treats, etc.? Is there a shortage of pet stores
throughout the nation? Do you think that most breeders want AKC selling dog
supplies or are they more concerned about the AKC’s apparent lack of willingness
to maintain the integrity of the studbook? Is there anyone, anyone at all,
who still believes the AKC cares about the integrity of the studbook? Where is
the outrage?
Does it bother you that the AKC is happy to take your money and not offer
anything of value or substance in return? Where is the outrage for their
despicable betrayal? Why do we continue to reward them?
Where is the outrage that the AKC rejects DNA and eyewitness evidence of
studbook fraud and then welcomes the perpetrator as a judge? Who wants a judge
with “dirty hands” putting their hands on your dog and standing in judgment of
your dog? How many AKC judges are there with “dirty hands”? Is this something
that everyone just accepts?
Where was the outrage when the AKC wrote to “high volume” breeders and offered
to waive late fees to encourage registration of pathetic dogs and bitches whose
sole value is their sperm and ovaries and their future get? How many ethical and
responsible breeders received a like offer? **(see AKC
Cut-rate Invitation below)
Where is the outrage when you hear that the AKC states that they are “mindful”
of our constitutional right of freedom of speech, yet they still dole out
excessive punishment when they don’t like what you say.
***(see Boulton Case below).
Judges, where is your outrage regarding the AKC Conflict of Interest policy?
Isn’t the noose tight enough yet? They want to control what you say, now they
have taken control of your judging outside of the AKC. What does it take for
you to do something on behalf of our dogs and sport?
What can judges do? Do judges have any power? Sure they do! They don’t have to
judge. What a breath of fresh air for all of us if judges would unite and make a
stand in defense of the sport of dogs. Have judges had enough yet? Or are judges
part of the problem? Have the politics gone so deep that judges are “playing the
game” as long as they are paid their assignment fees (about $400.00+ per
assignment)? What more will it take for judges to unite and lead the way to slay
the dragon?
What about the delegates, where is their outrage? The AKC seems to be taking all
of their rights away. Are they going to sit there and let it happen? A couple of
suggestions that I received from a TDP reader are: “It's simple, get two or
more delegates (member clubs) to sue AKC for misrepresentation and fraud in the
keeping of the stud-books, for instance. Or get a significant number of member
club delegates to complain to their congress-persons .-IF a bunch of delegates
wanted to take action they could ask NY AG Spitzer, who legally belongs to every
NY non-profit (its a social club NOT a charity) to demand legal
compliance, enjoin against further actions, seek court supervision etc.”
Are there any delegates outraged enough to unite to slay the dragon? Delegates
do have power; will they wield it? Will they go out on a limb on behalf of dogs
and the hard working people that are the backbone of the sport? Or will the
delegates be cowards and cover their own asses for political reasons?
What about breeders? What power do breeders have? Breeders don’t have to
register with the AKC. There are other registries. After the Petland deal, do
you think the AKC cares about you? After all the studbook fraud, do you think
they care about you or more important, your breed? It’s my opinion that the AKC
believes that since they have this reputation as “the dog registry” that they
are untouchable. Is it true? Are they untouchable? It’s up to you. Think about
it and what it means when you make that entry or register a litter.
What about the Petland deal? There was some outrage there. Does anyone believe
for one second the spin that came from AKC? Ron Menaker stated, “AKC's Board of
Directors and management believed that this agreement would have helped to
further the mission of the AKC. Promoting responsible dog ownership to new puppy
owners, implementing our care and conditions policies, and exposing more dog
owners to AKC educational programs and services would have had even greater
reach.” Are you kidding?!! Who believes this? For your reference the AKC’s
Mission is this: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the
integrity of its Registry, [emphasis mine] promoting the sport of purebred
dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its
affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion,
advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog
owners and promote responsible dog ownership.”
How would the Petland deal accomplish any of the above? Why don’t they just
admit that the whole scheme was for making more money? It’s all
about the money. We already know, based on evidence presented in The Dog Press,
that dedication to the integrity of the Registry is a farce. The mission
statement states they are to promote breeding for type and function. Does that
mean they want to encourage the breeding of these pet store dogs? What else
could it mean if this deal with Petland was based on furthering the mission of
the AKC? How many believe that the AKC would make a serious effort to encourage
the proud new owners of an “AKC” puppy (future litter registration money) to
spay and neuter their puppy? Does the AKC want these puppies entered in dog
shows?
How many of you have heard of people contacting the AKC with evidence of
pedigree/registration fraud or poor breeding practices and the response is
“we’re just a registry.” It seems they are a registry when it is convenient. AKC
is the white knight trying to promote responsible dog ownership only when it’s
convenient. It seems that whatever position makes them the most money, that’s
the one they take. How much money has the AKC spent fighting breed specific
legislation? How much money has the AKC spent encouraging puppy buyers to buy
from a reputable breeder? (Are pet store suppliers now considered reputable
breeders?) How much money has the AKC spent educating the public on the pros and
cons of buying a pet store puppy versus a well-bred puppy from a reputable
breeder? How much money has the AKC spent during the holidays discouraging
people from buying “Christmas” puppies? Where is the outrage?
I
believe that the people at the AKC have forgotten that the AKC is a dog
registry. I believe the people at the AKC have exaggerated opinions of
themselves, which, by the way I believe explains their arrogance. One delegate
stated at the September meeting, that she had confidence in this board. That, in
my opinion, is a big mistake. There should be NO confidence in this board. One
delegate at this same meeting stated that
they loved the AKC. What is lovable
about the current AKC? The AKC alleges they want to be mindful of the first
amendment but then punishes when they don’t like what you say, they want to
control
judges’ dog activities that are not directly AKC, they want to make
deals with pet stores, they have dropped the ball on the stud book, really, what
is lovable about the current AKC? Seriously, where is the outrage?
** AKC
Cut-rate InvitationTo Puppy Mills.Offered Free
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