Sunday, March 30, 2008

More excerpts from "Comeback".....

Norm Sorby, as told to Wayne Adair..



"Everywhere, but here in North America, a Sporting dog can't gain a show championship until it has proven itself under working conditions. Our attitude is that a similar type of rule would be to everyone's benefit if implemented here in North America. We have just finished writing the working certificate for the Gordon Setter Club of America. It's our feeling that, if a dog can't pass the certificate, then it's breeder should re-evaluate it's programme until he produces dogs that can."
In North America today, only Black & Tans can be registered. But, in Europe, they still recognize white, lemon and white,, liver and tan, black and white, and various other color combinations, as Gordons.


"We can produce big, ranging dogs, but through experience have found that the moment most hunters think that their dog is out of control, there is nothing you, I , or anyone else, can say about style, class, or pointing ability that is going to massage his feelings....


My thoughts... How true that last phrase is, as most hunters do not have the stomach for a truly big running dog. A dog that is running on the ragged edge of control, and may be out beyond beeper range for a half hour or more at a time. And, how many birds is a hunter going to kill in the East, with a dog that has that kind of locomotion? Thoughts for those with greater minds than mine...

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