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  1. Malka

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    #1 Jul 10, 2014

    Stronger action needed over 'undesirable' colours, say clubs after KC issues warning

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    #2 Jul 10, 2014
    Personally I am not too bothered by colours, so long as they retain the look of a breed. Health is more important imo.
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    #3 Jul 10, 2014
    Of course health is more important - I think the KC and/orthe breed clubs, are more concerned about people paying way over the normal price for a "special colour".
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    #4 Jul 10, 2014
    I think it's wrong if breeders are deliberately trying to breed unusual colours just so they can charge more. Apart from that, I don't think any colour should be considered 'undesirable' - I am old enough to remember white GSD and Boxers being destroyed at birth.

    And, of course, the Kennel Club does not approve of or recognize parti-coloured poodles, but, being a bit of a rebel, I got one anyway!
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    And your poodle is definitely gorgeous! :007:
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    #6 Jul 10, 2014
    He thinks so!
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    #7 Jul 10, 2014
    Unfortunately BYB & puppy farmers don't give 2 hoots what the KC says, if they have none KC spec colour they will advertise them as unique rare colour & charge the earth for the puppy.
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    #8 Jul 10, 2014
    I am against breeders who breed for specific unusual colours, they are not breeding to improve the breed, only to line their pockets.
    You will not find a good/reputable breeder using (Blues, Whites, Livers or Panda coloured dogs in their breeding program.
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    #9 Jul 11, 2014
    Janet said ....

    And, of course, the Kennel Club does not approve of or recognize parti-coloured poodles, but, being a bit of a rebel, I got one anyway![/QUOTE]

    The same goes for flowered Shar-Pei who every now and then pop up in a litter. If you can find one you'll have to pay OTT because of the rarity value.
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    #10 Jul 11, 2014
    The same goes for flowered Shar-Pei who every now and then pop up in a litter. If you can find one you'll have to pay OTT because of the rarity value.[/QUOTE]

    Flowered? Never heard that term before. Sounds interesting!

    Of course, parti coloured poodles have been around for hundreds of years - there are numerous old paintings of them alongside the solid colours. But then for some reason, when a standard was drawn up, it was decided that only solid colours would be acceptable.
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    #11 Jul 12, 2014
    I've seen white pugs up for sale wanted £5000 as they was a rare colour ! Surly they didn't sell.
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    #12 Jul 12, 2014
    Sadly if they don't sell they will get either dumped by side of road/parks, chucked in rivers or thrown out of moving vehicles.

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