Originally posted by Rooroo
Ok, well here's what my issue with the standard is,

Weimaraners are by breed standard a light gray, however the "BLUE" coat is genetically dominant to the gray coat. The big problem I have is not that it is a recognized fault, but that ppl discourage the breeding of the Blue dogs because they are not perfect, I think this is silly because a Blue dog who has otherwise perfect characteristics can have perfect little gray puppies. So why not broaden the gene pool a little more and breed Blue dogs that have good hips, teeth and coats?

I had my Blu fixed, but just the same if I could have I feel I should have bred her she's otherwise a Beautiful specemin, and I don't just say that because I'm her mommy she gets comments from everyone, even at the Vets office EVERYONE has to stick their head in and see my Baby Blu.

(and personally I'm finding I think that the Blue Coat is much more striking)
Then the answer to this, and any other issue dog owners and breeders have with a standard .... change the standard. Yes, you can. There is no mysterious Higher Power of Conformation that sets the standards. We set the standards - the owners, breeders and fanciers of a breed. There is no they setting the standards - there is just a well-organized and outspoken group of us. If you think blue weimaranars should be recognised, start a group that will make it happen. Or, join one that already exists. Majority rules. If 75% of Weimaranar breed club members want blue weimaranars recognised, they will vote the change in, and petition the AKC for the change. Happens all the time.