In a message dated 8/15/2005 8:36:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx writes: Do you really want the judges to go in the ring looking for a GSD that looks like the one of 50 years ago? Maybe we need to consider using some of the new technology. Why can't we do a video tape of the top animals, and distribute that instead of a illustration? I am not saying the new Illustrated Standard isn't a good thing, but I have not seen it, and have to go with what others are saying. I never saw an illustrated standard before I started to learn this breed, and figured out how to judge a German shepherd by looking at German shepherds. That probably explains my judging. I figure if someone has to look at pictures to learn this breed, we need to use a picture of a judge to show to. Education is important but only as valuable as the person teaching. We do need to know that if we are going to have an illustrated standard, that it is the best that can be offered. I know how hard Lana lee has worked on this. Let's see what there is and then decide what to do with it. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================