Norwegian ban on SW and CzW

[Per Olav]

(Did it again - sorry)

Before when I asked why the Norwegian Kennel Club is apparently reluctant
to do anything at all or is not on your side I really didn't get an answer.
Does anybody know??
Ann D.

Hi Ann.

I don't understand your hostile attitude.

It is a fact that wolf matters have been of major interest in the Norwegian
media for some years as described in the postings from Tonje.
Due to this, the owners of SWs (and now CSV) have kept a very low profile with
respect to their dogs, except that one of education. The Norwegian Kennel Club
did a very good job when the first SW was introduced to Norway by arranging
all matters of formality with respect to the authorities and the breeder.

Nevertheless, the Kennel Club has been rather reluctant in defending "rare"
breeds. The issue of wolf dogs as "dangerous breeds" has never been on the
agenda until last week when (according to my information)some farmers
disliking the defending of the wolves suddenly appointed the SW and CSV as a
target for their hostility. Mainly because of one of their main opponents was
a SW breeder living in the middle of their area.

I'm not sure of what is lying behind your statment quote Yes, one should find
out why because [--]'you'(fanciers) are not doing a very good job if even the
Norwegian Kennel Club does not understand or care or want to help. unquote

The majority of the SW (10-12) and CSV(2) owners have no problem of showing
their dogs in public. The majority of the viewers are very interrested and
found of our animals when meeting them. Spreading information with respect to
the breeds have been one of our major aims. I should like to have your opinion
of what else could be done in an area where hostility to wolves are quite
overwhelming among a large part of the population, and the tension between
those accepting the wolf as a part of our enviroment and those who don't are
very strong.

Regards

Per Olav