In a message dated 12/7/05 2:20:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The wording for the missing teeth doesn't presently leave any wiggle room. (1) Any of the above deficiencies in character which indicate shyness must be penalized as very serious faults ... (2) Any missing teeth other than first premolars is a serious fault. ... (3) Tails too short, or with clumpy ends due to ankylosis, are serious faults. ... (4) Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. ... (5) Faults of gait, whether from front, rear or side, are to be considered very serious faults. .... There is always room to consider unless it is a disqualifying fault. Faults are just that, and unless you are to throw away the rest of the dog, you have to consider them with the rest of the animal. I remember one show in the mid-west where I didn't think the temperament on one bitch was 100%. But, the lack of movement on the other three in the class was so much more evident, that I put up the temperament problem. It was not enough for me to withhold the ribbon, but was not what I wanted. I seldom get what I want anyway. Evan AsgardGSD ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================