A while back I represented an owner of a puppy that had gone BOB, won the group and in the BIS competition was heard to growl at the judge. Even with a letter from the judge, the puppy was not allowed to be reinstated, and that was the end of his show career. It is up to the AKC. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 2/12/2008 11:51:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Gsdbroon@xxxxxxx writes: This is a thorough and time-consuming procedure; it can take four to six weeks to complete, as well as the time required to complete the applicable training. It is important that your dog be prepared for the reinstatement process because only one request for reinstatement will be processed on a disqualified dog. **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================