In a message dated 11/8/2005 9:49:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, murk@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Thank you Jean.............these are the dogs that have gone above and beyond........again, there is SO much more to this breed than what goes on in conformation. There is not a soul in this world that loves to win better than I do, but that is only a PART of the total dog. Mo I sure have to agree with this. Last year was my first National. My girl, Charm, was the Good Will Ambassador dog. I cannot tell you how thrilled I was to be in the center of that ring for her honor. I had dogs in the conformation ring as well. But never prouder than having Charm receive that award. It is the total package of our breed that should always be celebrated. I also got to participate in the Stud dog presentation. How cool. These are fun and impritant things that should not be dismissed just because it takes time away from conformation judging. I think the PC does a great job in presenting these wonderful dogs in a way that gives a break from the judging but doesn't interfere with it. Please don't change that. Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================