With regards to this new breed rule, is what they are really trying to do is open up flyball? Maybe going a 100% multibreed would have been a step too far, with only 2 BFA Multibreed teams going sub 17 in the past 2 years - but it does show that decent competition is possible. Would't like to think of this as a 'handicap stakes' as inferred further up this board.
IMHO, If they are moving in the right direction, now isn't the right time to call for boycotts. Let's not get confussed and think that this is either BFA multibreed or open, but a vehicle for our sport... we have enough time the rest of the year to be obsessive about the sport, rules, lights being out of line, measuring lanes, etc.
Next year, people at home watching may think 'hey, this isn't just about collies' and then we will see growth in other breeds, and might find other quick breed dogs (and hopefully not too many BC owners will get upset). More importantly, it could also make people think about what they can do with their dog and think about their health and fitness.
Think that this year we had more % coverage than previous years on the summary shows - which is an improvement... More4 will realise that the poor commentary is something that will have to be improved if it gets as much air time next year. Could be that training and a bit more exposure to the sport is the issue, and you can teach an old dog new tricks
