In a message dated 11/12/2005 10:23:24 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: AKC interprets doubling as a rule and How can the AKC interpret it as a rule, when it is not in their handbook as a Rule? It may be interpreted individually by some and wrongfully so as a "rule" but the AKC is still using it as "guideline " as has been pointed out. If you call a rep on it, and have them show you the rule, they will usually back down. They know it is not against AKC rules, only judges discretion. Kathy WEBSITE UPDATED: NOV 12, 2005 _http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com_ (http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/) VICTORY GSDs, There Is Something In A Name ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================