24 Saber Tails Spring 2017
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
regard tradition for the “opportunity” to show off her voice. Some breeders and exhibitors might choose to disregard
our standard for a chance to show off their PBGVs in what they think is a better way than what our standard calls for.
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nother possibility is that a PBGV has some outstanding traits that keep it winning and winning. Most of us are influ-
enced by top-winning dogs but if a PBGV has negative qualities or is shown in a way that take away from its purpose
as a rabbit hunter, we need to think twice before supporting that animal or handler.
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s much as we don’t like to admit it, some judges are focused on the wrong end of the lead. A top handler may be
showing a PBGV that could not hunt rabbits or shows it in a manner that does not conjure up a PBGV in the field
with its tail held like a saber.
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f we love our breed, we will honor it by respecting the breed standard. When we feel changes need to be made to
strengthen certain traits or discourage certain trends evolving within the breed, we will become active within the PB-
GVCA to facilitate change in a positive way.
Ryan & Niki Anthony
289 Duxbury Court
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Janet Kravitz
3610 Hythe Court
Columbus, OH 43220
Susan & Thomas Lewis
27 Greentree Street
Homosassa, FL 34446
Christen Lubinski
7800 Mortland
Clinton, WA 98236
Denise & Al Parker
29951 Chantelle Court
Temecula, CA 92592
Thad & Sally Roach
11907 McLeods Lane
Houston, TX 77024
Tonya Struble
PO Box 157
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Reba Whiteman
1786 Stable Trail
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
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PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN CLUB OF AMERICA
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