British Kennel Club Recognition

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Tazer

Perhaps rather than trying to find the needle in the haystack wich is a breeder that doesn't mix, enthusiasts may be better off starting over again. Importing new bloodlines etc, not relying on the breeders here, even if they own a dog from one. I don't think the kc will take any application seriously, if those applying include people who actively pointlessly cross breed.

Agree and if any support needed, I'm sure there are many breeders and owners (including myself) who will try to help.

My advice to British solid owners and potential breeders who want to honestly develop the breed in the UK: go to CSV summer camps, meetings, bonitations with or without your dog and let yourself known to European vlcak community. Meet other owners and breeders, watch the dogs, compare, learn how they're trained and socialized, what problems are faced when raising them, etc. Not to mention that at such events you'll have the chance to learn things which are never put on-line. Lots of people speak English now, so there is no language barrier and cheap airlines are really conveniant for such purposes, especially that the events are announced so far ahead. Alternatively a few breed fans might share petrol costs and visit a couple of kennels on their way.... It often happens that wolfdog owners put up other wolfdog owners/lovers or help them find conveniant accommodation so the expenses do not necessarily have to be high, but the non-material gains IMO are huge.

This is exactly how Hedeon started his journey towards his own CSV and I think he does not regret it.

[Shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Rona

My advice to British solid owners and potential breeders who want to honestly develop the breed in the UK: go to CSV summer camps, meetings, bonitations with or without your dog and let yourself known to European vlcak community. Meet other owners and breeders, watch the dogs, compare, learn how they're trained and socialized, what problems are faced when raising them, etc. Not to mention that at such events you'll have the chance to learn things which are never put on-line. Lots of people speak English now, so there is no language barrier and cheap airlines are really conveniant for such purposes, especially that the events are announced so far ahead. Alternatively a few breed fans might share petrol costs and visit a couple of kennels on their way.... It often happens that wolfdog owners put up other wolfdog owners/lovers or help them find conveniant accommodation so the expenses do not necessarily have to be high, but the non-material gains IMO are huge.

Once again, fantastic advice from Rona

And a warning about the lady mentioned above - I spoke with her before (better the devil you know ) and have learned that she is looking for a breeder to send her sperm to inseminate her female... Be warned!

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Shadowlands

And a warning about the lady mentioned above - I spoke with her before (better the devil you know ) and have learned that she is looking for a breeder to send her sperm to inseminate her female...

Which female? A mix one or the one of unsure parenthood?

I can see how hard it will be to gather a group of honest enthusiasts who could trust each other, so that none of them will undermine the attempts from the inside.

This reminds me a bit of communist, pre-Solidarity times in my country...

[Shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Rona

Which female? A mix one or the one of unsure parenthood?

I can see how hard it will be to gather a group of honest enthusiasts who could trust each other, so that none of them will undermine the attempts from the inside.

This reminds me a bit of communist, pre-Solidarity times in my country...

She has a Shoshone female, but is not listed on here as the owner due to a disagreement with the breeder, I think. I think it is litter sister of Layla's dog.

It is a bad situation in the UK, so a few strong, good people will be needed to support the group and keep everything on the straight and narrow (you know who I mean as one of them ).

[hedeon]

Originally Posted by Rona

...My advice to British solid owners and potential breeders who want to honestly develop the breed in the UK: go to CSV summer camps, meetings, bonitations with or without your dog and let yourself known to European vlcak community. Meet other owners and breeders, watch the dogs, compare, learn how they're trained and socialized, what problems are faced when raising them, etc. Not to mention that at such events you'll have the chance to learn things which are never put on-line. Lots of people speak English now, so there is no language barrier and cheap airlines are really conveniant for such purposes, especially that the events are announced so far ahead. Alternatively a few breed fans might share petrol costs and visit a couple of kennels on their way.... It often happens that wolfdog owners put up other wolfdog owners/lovers or help them find conveniant accommodation so the expenses do not necessarily have to be high, but the non-material gains IMO are huge.

This is exactly how Hedeon started his journey towards his own CSV and I think he does not regret it.

I totally agree. It was amazing meeting. Same, with the dogs and the owners. I never even did expect such reception. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. People simply wanted to share all knowledge about these dogs, many offered support. And great party. As Rona says, anyone seriously considering a CSV definitely should go to one of these meetings. We regret that we do not live closer, as I would like to be there more often than we can.