In a message dated 4/5/2006 1:35:31 PM Central Standard Time, MarcatoGSD@xxxxxxx writes: Simple question. If a good dog is a good dog is a good dog, why won't it win under any judge? Why do you have to pick and choose? _________________________________________________________________________ Because EACH judge has his/her preference as to what they like. Each judge interprets the standard differently. You have to know your dogs (good and bad pts) and know the judges, their likes and dislikes...Thats why we pay knowledgeable handlers because they know the likes and dislikes of the judge and the virtues of the dog they are showing. A good handler is worth paying.. Yes a good dog is a good dog BUT they all have their faults, there is no perfect dog. Patty Szymczak AOE 2xCan Sel. 2xAm Sel. Exc. Am/Can Ch. Utopia's Cliche, RN, TC, CGC, OFA H/E Ch. Utopia's Let Freedom Ring, TC, OFA H/E Ch. PaGairs Smokin Gun TC, OFA www.pagairs.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================