Meet Joey

Why in the world would they judge color for lure coursing? That makes no sense to me.

I didn't even think about the rule that they can't have any DQ faults but yeah, that could be an issue even if he was ILP'd

they do it in alot of breeds,

RR's can't be ridge-less
Italian Greyhounds can't be brindle
PH's can't have disqualifying white ( shoulders, neck ect)
Deerhounds can't have white blazes on the head or a white collar
Whippets is extremely strict actually judging eye color, bite, and height

Why do they do that when it comes to lure coursing?

I have no idea, its just the rules I was given when i started, applies for both asfa and akc

This just pisses me off. Dogs just can't have a little fun without people putting stupid limitations on which dog can do it. Dog politics at its finest.

That is so bizarre and so, well, sad.

He's a lovely dog, whatever his faults. I hope he does well for you

Whoa, this is baffling to me. I've never heard of DQ conformation faults applying to performance venues. With GSDs, white is a DQ conformation fault, but the dog can still be registered and compete in all other performance events as a GSD. I mean, if it's bred to a colored dog it produces all colored offspring.

Very very bizarre. Is it maybe a local club rule? I've just never heard of/seen it enforced around here.

ETA: Maybe it is a local rule. Here's what the ASFA rule book says about disqualifications and dismissals. No mention whatsoever about conformation faults.

http://asfa.org/rule/index.htm

ETAETA: And then this too says nothing about DQ faults.

ETAETAETA: lol, this is getting ridiculous. I did find something finally... but it doesn't say anything about nose leather and eye color. Just that he has to be white and red.

Incidentally, they also accept podengos.

It's not a local rule, it is an AKC rule.

"Lure Coursing breeds with disqualifications, as listed in the AKC Breed Standards, are ineligible to enter lure coursing trials and tests. The following are the disqualifications for FSS Breeds that have been approved for lure coursing." http://www.akc.org/events/lure_coursing/fss_dis_faults.cfm

And from the actual regulations:

"Spayed and neutered hounds are eligible to participate in AKC Lure Coursing Test and Trial Events; monorchid and
cryptorchid hounds are ineligible."

"Hounds with breed disqualifications, as listed in The AKC Breed
Standards, are ineligible to enter AKC Lure Coursing Tests and Trials."

http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/lure_coursing/revised_rules_jan09.pdf

Although it only lists one disqualification for Ibizans: "IBIZAN HOUNDS – Any color other than white or red."

Thanks for finding that! I was going to look up AKC next. Maybe the reason I haven't noticed any inspecting happening is I have borzois and they don't have any DQs to worry about. Since it doesn't specify nose leather or eye color he'll probably be okay.

That is what I hope! I think she should email the AKC and ask them, that way she doesn't spend the money to go to a LC event in advance, plus gas ect to only get there and for the inspection committee to say no

He's really cute! Glad things are looking up for you.

He is seriously gorgeous bet you can't wait to have him with you all the time!

Happy for you!

Joey is so cute and happy! I love it when he has his ears back.

I'm so glad you were able to keep him... he is really a ray of sunshine when you need it, and I firmly believe that you were meant to find each other. Both of you are very lucky!!! I can't wait until he's back at home with you.

This. It's always frustrated me that so many limitations are put on dogs when it comes to certain sporting events. I could understand him not being able to be shown obviously, but to chase a lure... I don't get why there are so many rules as to what dog can or cannot. I'm going to contact AKC and be upfront and honest with them and tell them that the person I got him from said he is purebred and just see what they say from there. It wouldn't hurt. If they say no, they say no and I can still do CAT but its not the same.

Either way, as much as I badly badly want to lure course there are so many things I can do with him. There's CAT... I could do rally-o probably.... I just really want to course with other sighthounds though.

He is looking SO much better already weight wise.

Here's a photo from the day I picked him up that I had put on instagram.


And here are a few pictures the girl who has him for now just posted of him.

Can I get on the bed please?








And three more new videos of him playing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvzV9d6Pz5c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV7eo2XmU6w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1iaWd_aAZ0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

He's looking great! When will you be able to take him?

ETA: omg just watched the videos...I want that dog! <3

End of this month.... And the end of this month needs to hurry up.

So exciting!!!

Holy legs Batman, hahaha. He's like 90% leg. XD
I'm super glad you're able to keep him. <3