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Explanation : |
The
word "futurity" implies looking into the future; it signifies a
conscientious attempt to ensure the future excellence of the Bouvier
in Canada. Futurity is also a challenge, or a gamble on the future.
To back up one's faith in one's own judgement, a breeder will pay
monies into a fund which will be divided among the winners of the
Futurity for each year. Much time and effort has been expended in
the development of the breed as we know it today. A Futurity Program
is the means for the continuation of this development and
improvement.
The
conscientious breeder chooses, as a potential brood bitch, a female that
most nearly approaches the breed standard, and selects a suitable stud
dog who will compliment the qualities of the bitch. The purpose of a
Futurity Program is to encourage breeding high quality Bouviers and to
reward successful breeders with recognition and monetary awards.
Futurity is therefore a contest for the best "conformation" or adherence
to the CKC standard for the breed. Proper conformation for a
herding dog is the basis for the CKC standard whoch describes the
perfect Bouvier. While we cannot hope to acheive perfection, the
Standard sets a goal for which the conscientious breeder strives. The
Bouvier originated as a herding breed, for the purpose of herding cattle.
A herding dog needs more than just intelligence for the work he was
originally developed to do. He must also have the stamina and rhythm of
movement, to travel easily over all types of terrian for long periods of
time in order to fulfill his role as a herding dog.
The goal of
all Futurity breeders and owners is, of course, to record a win in the
Futurity. All Futurity pups are bred for excellence, along with the
prestiage involved, there are also the financial rewards for winning or
placing in Futurity. And, it is the highest honour to be the breeder or
the owner of a winner in a Futurity.
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