Save the Piebalds!!!
Save the Piebalds!!!
Please, sign our petition to help us get the word out to the DCA and the AKC that the piebald pattern deserves to be in the Dachshund standard.
UPDATE: As of the start of the 2009 New Year, the AKC has denied people the right to register piebald Doxies--a New Year's resolution we are none too pleased with. If you have had the chance to observe the beauty and delight of a piebald, please sign our "Save the Pies" petition and, better still, send a letter to the AKC expressing your disapproval of this iniquitous act. According to AKC rules, it is not rightful to change the Dachshund standard and the registerablity of the piebald pattern in the manner that they have. In fact, the changes were put through without any vote on the matter. One would believe that at this time in our nation, color would not be the issue that it is.
UPDATE: We posted on 01.01.09 that the AKC had unfairly altered the Dachshund standard to disclude the piebald pattern from registration. Well, as of 01.02.09, the AKC Web site has reverted to the old page, which lists the registration code for piebalds. The AKC explained that there was a "system glitch." Riiiiight. Above all, we're just happy that things were righted. Thank you for your support!
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The question: Why should pies be "saved" or put into the breed standard?
The ultimate question is, why shouldn't they be put into the standard? Color and pattern should not be reason for dismissal from the show ring. Conformation should be the only reason.
It is our assessment that any pattern should be acceptable, which includes double dapples. While we do not breed for double dapples, we firmly believe that, as a pattern, it should be permissible and be held to its own criteria within the breed standard. Although, unlike double dapples, the piebald gene has no hazardous effects to the health of the dog. Barring colors/patterns from the show ring will not halt the production of such Dachshunds; it will simply result in poor quality Dachshunds.
Despite opposition by select parties, blues, Isabellas, double dapples, and piebalds are all true Dachshunds. With that truism, shouldn't they be held to a certain criterion just as reds and black and tans? Although, currently the main focus is piebalds, colors like blue, Isabella, etc., are left wide open for attack, too. No doubt, we will need to address those issues in the future. However, to shun these Dachshunds would only cause deterioration in quality—which is the main goal anyway!
While it is more than obvious that these dogs are not people, shouldn't we consider the fact that they are Dachshunds and that they should not be segregated from the standard based on coat color and pattern? Otherwise, it seems rather archaic in belief in contrast to the modern world we live in today.
Piebalds are no longer “bucket puppies." Wake up people! It’s just another pattern in the ever-diverse genetics of the Dachshunds we love so much.
We think the “Dachshund world” needs to embrace these dogs and to contribute to the betterment of the breed. The beloved elephant, Horton, of Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, sums it up nicely, "A person is a person no matter how small." While we adhere to that tenet, we also believe that a Dachshund is a Dachshund no matter what coat.
-Color Crisis Committee-
There are those at the Dachshund Club of America that would love to see our BEAUTIFUL piebalds banned from the AKC Standard. Their attempts have, thus far, failed. It's not hard to imagine why they've been unsuccessful. Please visit the Color Crisis Committe's website to learn more information, www.dachshundcolorcrisis.org (it is listed as our fourth link on the Links page). If you own any piebalds, we urge your to submit your dogs' DNA for research in order to aid the campaign to preserve the piebald pattern. It's in the lower right hand corner of their website and it is completely free. Aston, Jack, Dash, Daisy, and Mo' have contributed! Thank you!
-Color Crisis Committee-
There are those at the Dachshund Club of America that would love to see our BEAUTIFUL piebalds banned from the AKC Standard. Their attempts have, thus far, failed. It's not hard to imagine why they've been unsuccessful. Please visit the Color Crisis Committe's website to learn more information, www.dachshundcolorcrisis.org (it is listed as our fourth link on the Links page). If you own any piebalds, we urge your to submit your dogs' DNA for research in order to aid the campaign to preserve the piebald pattern. It's in the lower right hand corner of their website and it is completely free. Aston, Jack, Dash, Daisy, and Mo' have contributed! Thank you!
Mmm, pie has never looked so good!
