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Date Posted: Mon, May 21, 11:43:11am CST
Author: Randy Oller
Author Host/IP: 74-38-19-193.dsl1.pco.ca.frontiernet.net / 74.38.19.193
Subject: About "black" for Sparkieg...

Sparkieg...The question about black is really one about "no-trim"...There are solid blacks and dogs without tan or brindle trim and both are cropping up for the same genetic reason.
The "no-trim" is not a Leopard trait and it came from the Clark-bred dogs in general, not just Jug. I wish we had included a question about that, but at the time of the survey we didn't have the information to have asked the question properly. Now we know a little more,because we know merle with/trim and black with/trim "Clark-bred" dogs are throwing "no-trim" dogs, which excludes the possibility of its being a "dominant trait. I did not know if it was a "dominant", "recessive", or incomplete dominance. It is pretty clear that it is not a real "dominant" at this time.
When you asked (and I am quoting you): "Should all of these dogs out of these litters be single registered or that you you guys that put out the survey have some of these dogs and they don't need to be questined." First... I find this more than a little insulting. I have no way to know what your tone is here, but it is insulting the way it is written, which you may not have intended. Jed and I do each have a double-Jug pup, but this had nothing to do with our not including a question about "no trim". You and I both know people who are in our association who own one or more "brand X" dogs. We have had absolutely nothing to do with any Clark dogs coming into the breed. This is something we inherited. As for Jug specifically, the vote (at the annual meeting) was UNANIMOUS to register Jug, but not with the phony pedigree.
I have said for several years that I had never seen a Clark-bred dog that was a bear dog. A couple of guys have criticised me for those statements, in spite of the fact that I have always explained that I had never known of one that had had an adequate chance (to become a bear dog). I want to see for myself if they have the grit. Presently there are four "Clark-bred dogs in the right hands to have the opportunity to prove the "grit" question. I have no reason to believe thay don't have the grit to be a bear dog, but I DO want to see for myself. My owning this "double-Jug" dog is simply my way of giving one of them a chance for my own information. Whether or not I will use this dog or any in my own breeding is still a question. Jed can speak for himself, but I will say that he has owned 3, and only one is under any consideration for breeding. One is a really good dog that he still owns, but she won't be used for breeding, because she is a double merle. The other has been spayed and given away. I have been curious about the Clark-bred dogs for a long time, because I have seen several that were the real deal as coon dogs.
Sparkieg...You may have more questions. I will try to answer if you do. I would be happy to talk with you on the phone, as well as answering here. We have a unique and wonderful breed of dogs that can sell themselves. I would like to be a part of promoting the image. Our member numbers are dwindling, but that is not the Leopards' fault.
Randy

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