Kudos to both clubs for the great show grounds. It really was nice to arrive at a hotel and not have to travel to a show site. The hotel staff welcomed the dogs and there was lots of grass for dog walking. The entry was small but really nice quality. The judges were pleasant and really seemed to enjoy being there. I didn't realize that both Winners Dog & Winners Bitch both finished. Congrats to both owners and handlers. The weather was warm, but at least it didn't rain. Actually it was HOT! Now my thank you: My old guy "Karizma's The Boxer TC, CGC," aka Jake was the Veteran Dog each day. Thank you to everyone there for the wonderful compliments on my old guy. Christie presented him to perfection and WOW did he look great. Saturday, he looked nice and moved, but Sunday it was as if Jake said, "OK I remember this, it's fun and really took that ring like "look at me, I can still do it". Also thanks to the wonderful girl who took Jake back in for Best of Breed, Unfortunately, I can't remember her name, but thank you. Another Thank you goes out to my husband, Doug, who without his digital camera there wouldn't have been pictures on Sunday. I have looked at all the pictures and they are fantastic. He will be sending them on to Laura Gilbert for her to distribute. Do these clubs neeed a photographer next year? Also thanks to everyone for the compliments on my "wanna be German Shepherd", Kala, the Malinois. She came along for the trip, but didn't understand why she wasn't being shown. She definately had a major attitude. Hopefully, everyone made it home safely and can enjoy Memorial Day. It's gonna be a HOT one in Maryland. Patti ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================