My AKC All breed club is concerned about falling entry numbers. The entries in their recent show was down by about 400 entries. Apparently, Onofrio confirms that entries are down all over the US, they suspect due to rising fuel costs. My club is worried about entries being down next year and thereafter until the economy finally shows signs of recovery.
In light of falling entry numbers and the fact that some 182 FCI recognized breeds are not allowed entry into AKC events, is it nearing time for FSS breed owners/clubs to come together and petition the AKC for recognition?
AKC is LOSING money with falling entry numbers, falling registration numbers etc. Is it possible that AKC would be more inclinded to listen to FSS people and allow us entry into Misc. even though we have not achieved 300+ ? Is it possible AKC would allow FSS breeds to stay in Misc. until such time as the numbers come up and the parent clubs meet AKC's obligations???
What do you think??
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While folks may cut back I doubt that the dog show world is in serious trouble of disappearing. The cost of entries have more than doubled since I first started showing in the 70's but overall the size and number of shows has grown over the years. Compared to what our counter parts in Europe pay to enter a show our entries are still a bargain. We drive further to our shows but even at todays prices gas is still much cheaper than in Europe.
As far as full acceptance well the AKC has always done what it wants to do. I'm in the rare position of having two breeds that in the rest of the world were consider varieties of the same breed in the rest of the world and were here until the 50's when a few uniformed individuals in power at the parent club decided to tell the AKC to throw out the other varieties of their breed. For over 40 yrs now of the 4 only the Laekenois is still not fully accepted by the AKC. While being the oldest of the 4 and having been used in the development the Bouvier, for most of its existance the Laekenois has been the smallest in numbers of them with less than 3,000 left in the world. The ABLA is in its 13th year trying to get the Laekenois accepted, we've proven our dogs are ready to compete in the companion events having picked up 3 titles the first weekend of the year. We will continue to work towards our goals until we are accepted.
Well written article.
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