Oh, and those clubs? They are licensed by AKC to hold those trials. “Parent” clubs (specializing in one breed) are members of the AKC. THEY own and write the standard for that breed and THEY are responsible for protecting the breed, not AKC. But neither they nor AKC can stop irresponsible or clueless people from breeding dogs that lack breed characteristics or are not free of genetic disease.
Point your finger at those people for the loss of a given dog’s inability to perform the task for which it was developed.
NIGHT 2: Tuesday, February 12 Sporting, Working and Terrier Groups, Best In Show 8-11 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network Live Breed judging videos are available throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday on the Westminster Web site. These videos will be available to view after the show, as well. To our West Coast viewers: Please note that the West Coast telecast is delayed for your time zone. Since results are posted to our Web site as they occur live, if you want to enjoy the drama of the moment, please avoid the Westminster Web site after 5 p.m. Pacific Time on each evening.