The American Coton de Tulear Assoc. (ACTA) has decided to push for
A.K.C. recognition, in order to attain "Parent Club" status.
There are many reasons why AKC recognition is thought not to be
beneficial to a rare breed, especially one like ours which currently has
so few health problems and boasts so many wonderful attributes. It is
generally apparent in many AKC breeds that health, temperament, and
intelligence may suffer indirectly as dogs are bred indiscriminately, yet
with AKC "papers," justifying quality which really is not there. Most
Coton owners agree, AKC RECOGNITION WILL BE HARMFUL TO OUR PRECIOUS
BREED!
Another important issue of concern is the fact that this very serious
move by ACTA's President, Kennette Tabor, and the Board of Officers, was
without concern for the interests and desires of ACTA's membership. Not
only were they not informed beforehand, and given a chance to "vote" or
"voice" their opinions, but the responses to inquires for information
and clarification have been ignored and otherwise disregarded. They are
being told, in no uncertain terms, that it does not matter what they
want and that the way the club is run is none of their business. I was
the one Board member who stood up to say that I did not agree with the
recent action, and that I had not voted in favor of this. The result of
my attempts to serve the membership with integrity and compassion, was
that I was dismissed without explanation and without the knowledge of
the other officers by the President, Kennette Tabor.
THE COTON IS NOT READY FOR A.K.C. AND THE A.K.C. IS NOT
READY FOR THE COTON.
If you agree with me, please write to the A.K.C. and tell them not to accept the Coton into the A.K.C. Please don't delay!
Write today to:
Ms. Elaine Dorwart
A.K.C.
5580 Centerview Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606-3390
Tell her that no club should force the Coton de Tulear into the A.K.C. Its up to you.
