HOLLINGSWORTH DOGS

[just_cory]

Good post, except the highlighted part.

What if the dogs "with the flaw" could whip the asses of the dogs without the flaw?

Who do you cull then?

Jack

it's always performance > conformation for me, hence the "form follows function" line.

if the one with the "flaw" is your best performer, it's without a doubt a keeper. if the breeder's plan is to correct that physical flaw, i would think he/she should continue with smart breeding with the true standards in mind first followed with selective individuals (that are of his/her liking performance and structure-wise) to get a complete package.

[scratchin dog]

it's always performance > conformation for me, hence the "form follows function" line.

if the one with the "flaw" is your best performer, it's without a doubt a keeper. if the breeder's plan is to correct that physical flaw, i would think he/she should continue with smart breeding with the true standards in mind first followed with selective individuals (that are of his/her liking performance and structure-wise) to get a complete package.

True, in order to correct the flaw, the dog with the flaw should be bred to one that does not have the same flaw. But that dog should also be a great performer as well as structurally correct.