Registered: Jan 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 172

here is a thought, wondered why it would really be all that necessary to measure any GR HB CH at any trial . they obviously had been measured in at least 8 times at the least to make it that far . why not allow all GRHBCH to be automatically be permenantly measured in, a benefit for them .

just for discussion

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Navarre, Ohio
Posts: 647

I've seen dogs too big only run at there home club. I have also seen Champions and Grand measure out at the Nats, because of this. It's not hard to permanently measure a dog if so desired and the current system keeps the buddy measuring out. Just pony up some $$$ Lol.

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HBCH GRCH Cherry Hill Blue Ribbon Best in Show Winner of the 1st McVay
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Registered: Sep 2007
Location: NE OHIO
Posts: 832

Dogs that are close will generally slip through if they are not standing the right way. The measurement is from the TOP OF THE WITHERS to the ground. The withers are located at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades. You can easily feel the shoulder blades. The legs need to be perpendicular to the ground and the same distance apart from the elbows to the feet. The dog should be standing naturally. Local club measuring is not usually that strict. Most dogs are obviously under 15. When a dog is close, clubs should make a good attempt to measure correctly. It is rare to see oversized dogs at our events because UKC is strict with measuring.

Some dogs grand very young. UKC does not permanent measure until 18 mo of age.

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Navarre, Ohio
Posts: 647

Nice spin Dan....Lol

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Gorman's Creek Kennels
The Home of GRHBCH GRCH Cherry Hill Red Chief
2009 Ohio State Hunt Grand Cast winner at age 9. 2007 NHBA Days Grand Champion Winner and Top Dog of the Hunt Winner, the only dog out of 80 to circle a rabbit that day. 2003 Ohio State UKC and NKC Best in show Winner, Nationals and Eliminator Best Senior Male. National Cast Winner 8 years in a row.
HBCH GRCH Cherry Hill Blue Ribbon Best in Show Winner of the 1st McVay
2002 Memorial Hunt, Champion of Champions Eliminator Hunt. National Cast winner 3 years in a row.
GRHBCH Gorman's Big Brassy
HBCH CH Gorman's Creek Jewel
CH Gorman's Princess Leia

"The more you think you know, the less you really know".

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