How many breeders have had a 6-9 month old puppy win a major, at a show, only to never finish their CH? So, if the WD is in the 6-9 class at the National, and goes Select but NEVER finishes his/her AKC CH, they can enter the Parade of Greats at future Nationals? Or, are there other requirements for the Parade of Greats besides winning a Select at a National? Barb Hively - PA DNA. It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd -----Original Message----- From: ELG440 <ELG440@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sun, Mar 4, 2012 6:58 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Being Select is great In a message dated 3/3/2012 8:36:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, cooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: hich of these 2 groups has received more validation of their quality? hich of these 2 groups has achieved a rarer title? have to start by saying I am in favor of changing the Parade of Greats to include winners of the BIS, or perhaps a number of BOB at all-breed shows, etc. ut, I also realize that a Select is not just one man's opinion at just nother show. Those chosen to judge our National are the best of the best, (or that is he theory). The best German shepherds in the country go to ompete at the National. They come from throughout the United States, having lready been deemed a Champion by three other judges. Then they compete against the best that there is, and a few are given the Select rating. ook. Every time I campaign a dog, the end target is getting a Select. I on't agree that it is just one show and one opinion. It means more than hat. There are many enthusiasts who work hard, campaign German shepherds, how for years, and never own a Select dog. don't think it is any secret that I think Harley is a great dog. But, I on't think earning a Select rating is a small thing. It is just one step elow Grand Victor and Grand Victrix, and supposed to be that same quality. t is more than just another show with just another judge. van L. Ginsburg sgard German Shepherds ttp://www.asgardgsd.com/ here Type Movement and Temperament come together ===========================================================================OST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original uthor and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind re permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the howgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its dministrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any ost. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER F ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL ARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A IOLATION 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 ATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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/ ============================================================================