The days of the three day National were longer. They started early and ended late, but we also had a much larger entry. The number of handlers is not that much less than 12 years ago when they expanded the show to 4 days. Having experienced both I would most definitely support going back to the old three day format. Yes, there are times when your handler is in the other ring. You stand at the back of the line and wait to be judged. You might have to take a lap around the ring once or twice, but somehow handlers always got there in time to show their dogs. Lucy Thunder Road ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================