Well I have read posts for days about this cat issue.I have to say image is everything to the pet people .Many of people have been swayed away by foul language .Nasty comments like boy you were robbed or there was a favor paid back or what is he or she blind. Or why show when you know who is gonna win.I think some of us do forget Judges have preferences and some do get fooled by dishonest procedures. Judges are human and not perfect butttttttt judges should be fair also. Even the little guy pays the same entry fee .People need to remember even if they do get their livlihood fromshowing dogs it is still a sport. The world does go on if you don't win that day.Show new people that we do have class good manners.Nothing is a bigger turnoff than poor sports. And deep condolences to all of johns family and friends . And God bless our shepherd families in the path of Katrina how scarey it must be for all the dogs .Being shifted around and feelimg everyones fear . Well I guess I covered a few areas lol Jan Also pet people are hopefully potential show people! ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================