| The Board of Directors of the Boykin
Spaniel Society has reviewed and discussed, following input from several
members of the BSS, several issues relating to the registration by its members
with registration services other than the BSS, including primarily the American
Kennel Club - Foundation Stock Service (the Non-BSS Registry). The Board
believes that the breeding standards and policies that have been adopted by the
Board and the members of the BSS best promote and maintain the attributes and
standards of the Boykin Spaniel as improved in each succeeding generation
relative to the breed’s hunting ability, interaction within the family and
home, and most importantly, the breed’s overall health and that the Boykin
Spaniel Registry (the OFFICIAL registry of the Boykin Spaniel) provides the
best alternative among registration services. Alternatively, the Board believes
that the Non-BSS Registry may encourage, foster or support breeding standards
and policies that are inconsistent with the principles and objectives of the
BSS (as set forth in its Constitution and Bylaws). In light of the foregoing,
the Board recommends to its members against registration with the Non-BSS
Registry. Although the Board does not support or condone different or unequal
treatment or benefits for BSS members who choose to also be registered with the
Non-BSS Registry or any other registration service, the BSS shall continue its
proactive stance against registration with the Non-BSS Registry. The Boykin
Spaniel Society, The Boykin Spaniel Registry and the Boykin Spaniel Foundation
were established first in time and principle to protect and support the breed
and the Board and officers and staff of the BSS have worked diligently in the
past and will continue to work hard to improve the breed and make sure that the
Boykin Spaniel remains the wonderful dog that it is. |
