There actually are differences. There are a lot more GSDCA AOE's than GSD's with AKC AOE's. The AKC limits their recipients; the GSDCA does not. Both AOE's come about with just one judge's opinion. The GSDCA requires more than just a Select rating; one must have OFA, a working title, etc. The AKC does not require that, but, other than in 2009, the AKC requires a dog to be in the top 20 to even be eligible to compete for the AOE. So, there is a big difference in both AOE's, but, both AOE's are hard-earned, prestigious awards/titles and something to be really proud of!! Paula, 238 days and counting ---------- Original Message ---------- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:43:14 EST Subject: New meat In a message dated 2/15/2010 6:32:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The kids were most impressed with Harley's AOE rosette and I think that, just maybe, they want to earn one on their own dog, too. ------------------------------------------------ I think they would be happy with an AOE from the GSDCA or the AKC. Not that there is a big difference. Watch for Summer in a show coming to you soon. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================