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Date Posted: Fri, Nov 23, 05:05:43am CST
Author: Perry
Author Host/IP: cache-dtc-aa09.proxy.aol.com / 205.188.116.13
Subject: Re: Should the Leopard be reconized as the 7yt hound breed
In reply to: Doogie 's message, "Re: Should the Leopard be reconized as the 7yt hound breed" on Thu, Nov 22, 03:03:20pm CST

>>>yes or no
>>
>>Doogie, This letter was distributed at the world hunt.
>>It mostly explains itself. It is being discussed with
>>UKC.
>>Thank you, Perry
>> UKC Inquiry 9/15/07
>> In an effort to verify the authenticity of an
>>offer that had come to my attention from a couple
>>members I contacted UKC. The rumor I was attempting to
>>verify was termed as a “standing offer to make
>>leopards the 7th hound breed if leopards changed their
>>name by dropping the word cur” I called Todd Kellam at
>>UKC. Mr. Kellam assured me it was NOT a standing
>>offer. However after a little discussion Mr. Kellam
>>and I were intrigued with the story. Over a short
>>period of time Mr. Kellam and I spoke several more
>>times on the topic of leopards becoming the 7th breed.
>>Todd decided to present it at Autumn Oaks at a meeting
>>UKC hold annually with the Presidents of the 6 hound
>>breed organizations. I offered to attend. Todd felt it
>>best a leopard rep not be present as to allow the
>>members to speak with out reservation. I agreed but
>>wanted to give the 6 officers a little notice so they
>>would be prepared. With Todd’s approval we contacted
>>the 6 hound breed presidents. This actually went quite
>>well and was greeted with some open approval and a
>>promise of open minds.
>> On Friday August 31 the meeting was held and
>>received quite well. UKC officials have discussed this
>>further and have 2 points of concern. 1.) The word cur
>>would need to be removed from our breed name. It would
>>need to be something like TREEING LEOPARD. The
>>official name could be something like Treeing Leopard
>>coon hound
>>2.) The long hair that is currently allowed in our
>>breed standard. While this may not be a deal breaker
>>UKC would like to see the association visit this
>>standard. UKC feels it may hamper our acceptance into
>>the main stream of the hound world. UKC assured me
>>that the breed standards are 100% controlled by the
>>ALCBA Inc.UKC has no desire to set our breed standards
>>or determine our single registration policy if we
>>would ever consider opening the books. (registering
>>dogs without current ALCBA papers)
>> In an effort to save time and keep this process
>>in a timely manner the ALCBA Inc Board of Directors
>>are asking UKC to consider the Leopards as the seventh
>>hound breed and to start open negotiations to obtain
>>this so we may present this to our general membership
>>at our September 07 World Hunt. Final decision would
>>need approved by ALCBA Inc general membership. This we
>>intend to do by mail ballot. Our goal is that every
>>member have a say in this process as it is an
>>important milestone for our leopard breed.
>> In closing I would like to Thank Mr. Kellam for
>>his efforts and directives. We look forward to a long
>>and harmonious relationship between UKC and ALCBA Inc.
>>
>>
>> Respectfully submitted,
>>
>> Perry A. Lambert
>>
>> President ALCBA Inc.
>>\
>>
>>
>>The general membership gave us the go ahead to discuss
>>this subject with UKC as a fact finding mission. The
>>Officers and Board members hope to have details for
>>the membership after the first of the year or
>>so....With Holidays, work schedules and hunting season
>>it may take a little longer. We appreciate membership
>>support and patience. To me it is more important to
>>get good information than to jump into something too
>>quick. Perry
>
>huh I wonder how long after this happens that the hunt
>test requirement is droped. Look what comp hunting did
>to the walker breed, you only have a few lines of
>walker blood that can smell a cold track. You ever
>wonder why all the Big Game hunters could care less
>for papered dogs? its because the UKC comp hunters got
>ahold of the breeds and RUINED them. Just a thought,
>being in the mainstream is not always the best for a
>breed. I thought this is what the ALCBA is all about
>bettering the Leopard cur breed. And if comp hunting
>isnt the main reason for this decision, why is it
>being asked if this wont be in place for the comp
>season starts in the spring?
I hear the hunt test is being received pretty well.It seems more so by the hound hunters. Do you feel the competition world changed the plotts? redbones? I do not see the leopards going the way of the walkers. I have no plans to change my direction breeding wise. I doubt if many of the current leopard fanciers jump in head first to the competition world. It is just not in the blood of most current leopard fanciers. We may pick up some new fanciers that like to competition hunt? Personally I think it is a shame that these dogs are not better publically known. A lot of hunters hear the word cur and assume they are hot nosed, yippie mouthed, still little dogs. Does that accurately describe your leopards? It sure don't mine. This will be a decision every member will have a say so in if they choose. So far most seem to welcome it. It really has no bearing on our current way of doing things. Folks can go either way(ALCBA or UKC) or both as many currently do. We allready know this has not changed things. We have been the charter club with UKC for 3or4 years now. I like the idea. I see it as offering more to new folks and younger members while remaining the same for us old timers.Now honestly tell me if you could not enjoy seeing a photo of Garth Gatson,Justin Carrol, or some other young fella on the cover of COONHOUND BLOODLINES for winning at Autumn Oaks or some other big hunt with their favorite leopard. Just give it some thought and I ask everyone to look at it with an open mind.Try to see both sides.Thank you, Perry

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