Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[gilavina]

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I've never thought about it, but I suppose it would be confusing at first to understand. I really hope that one of the APA judges will stop by that frequent this thread and explain it much clearer than I can.

There are disqualifications that are specific to each breed indeed...and then there are general disqualifications (listed in the first section of the APA Standard that apply to all breeds). Some of these include comb issues such as side sprigs, split tails, split wings, squirrel tails, slipped wings, wry tail and etc. Most of the time in an individual breeds standard they don't repeat what the APA lists as general disqualifications, rather they list those disqualifications specific to that breed and color variety and the add (See General Disqualifications and Cutting for Defects).

Gilavine-That makes sense to me.

I am wondering with the recommendation that BCM's be an accepted APA variety, will they be in the "Continental" class? I'm assuming that is where they would belong, but I'm not sure.

I would think you would be right that they would be in the Continental class...the continental is made up of

North European - hamburgs, campines, lakenvelders, barnevelders, welsummers

Polish - polish:bearded and non-bearded

and French - Houdans, Faverolles, Crevecoeurs, LaFleche

 

[gilavina]

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Thanks! I like how they are growing so far...I just am super curious to see if they will get the birchen markings or not....Its just a waiting game really....especially on the pullets...

 

[gilavina]

I just had an idea seabreeze...give me a couple minutes to go find it...I think I know where some reference material is that might help you in case you don't have a copy of the SOP

 

[seabreeze]

OK, thanks Gilavina. I understand it now. It doesn't quite fit for me but I understand it

 

[cpartist]

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BLACK is beautiful - - - I see no need to change the BLACK pot belly pig avaitar. . .

She could use a little more copper around the neck

I'm going to be nice and not play the "Racial Card" in this game....It just seems that your avatar of a mad, wrinkle-faced, pot-bellied pig does not exemplify who you are...just a thought....or then again.........

Mel...I've had the pleasure of meeting Lisa (math ace) in person. She is beautiful and as funny and vivacious as her posts indicate. I am proud to call her my friend.
She also has a very talented and supportive DH, just so you know

...she is an awesome contributor to this thread isn't she

 

[seabreeze]

Thanks Gilavina! I have to run and do barn chores so don't think I'm ignoring if I don't answer ASAP! I'll be back in a few hours

 

[gilavina]

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No worries! I forget that its earlier there than here.

I am having trouble finding the thread I was looking for...I'll keep looking...but best bet is to see if maybe your local library might have a copy of the SOP...or invest in one. I have a few from previous years, but have been holding off buying one til the new one for 2010 came out. I am happy to try and answer questions or to look things up for you if you need, too

Good luck with your chores...I bet that means lots of playing with your beautiful dogs too eh?

 

[seabreeze]

You've got that right Gilavina! The doggies are in the barn (and at the house) so its chores for a few hours!

I am on another list for dark eggs and a very nice lady named Carrie (has Berners, Bernese Mtn Dogs) came to my rescue explaining about the general DQs for the APA, and quoted me several paragraphs. What I found interesting is it states pointed side sprig and my roo's *sprig* is more of a rounded bump than a sprig at all. I sent her some pics and she recommended I send them on to a gentleman at APA and get his opinion. I'll try and get even closer photos than what I have right now. Means I'll have to try and catch the big guy.....he seems nice on the ground, hope he is nice in my arms

Thanks again for all the help everyone!

 

[math ace]

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I have an older copy of the APA standards. Where I found it listed as a DQ was under the Glossary of technical terms.

"SIDE SPRING: A well defined point or projection growing from the side of a single comb: a disqualification in all single combed breeds "

 

[pinkchick]

Morning Everyone!

WoW! I've got like 10 pages to go back and read!

MathAce~ I'm just reading my PM's.......not ignoring you.

Busy day yesterday and had a meeting last night, everytime I got online to try and catch up I had to hang up my phone because I got caught not paying attention at that meeting.