I know Ron Halling and his family personally. I've known them for many years. I've shown my shepherds with Ron and his family. I'm not just saying this because he's my friend, but Ron is an amazing soul and "dog man" with this ring experience that many will NEVER claim. He has more spirit than most. He has this gifted touch with dogs. I know what he went through to train himself and his dogs for this national. His competition was strong this year. And he did it! Please don't judge him because white was at the end of his leash. My personal feelings are that only the working class group of GSD members should've voted on this obed., Victrix/Victor ballot. NOT the conformation people! It's a totally different bunch of people in the way they think. Kathy Partch www.JoKaySedona.com "All German Shepherd Dogs Rule!" Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Elections (2013 WHITE obed Victrix) The vote changing the requirements BACK to requiring dogs to meet the breed standard goes into effect next year. This year, the premium didn't list that as a requirement so the award was given to Ron's dog. I'm glad he got it...he's worked hard for it! --Regina and the GSDs von Sontausen Holy Grail (The BUNNY!) UD GN BN RE ASCA-UD UCDX Monster Mike UDX OM1 TD RE SchH2 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================