Certainly not in a match, though, right? Does AKC have rules like that, that governs matches, too? Stormy Hope In a message dated 8/24/05 9:27:58 AM, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx writes: > In reply to your question, yes Christine, " in ring observation" is one of > the methods used to help one qualify for judging. I would suggest to all > ************************************************* > > Nancy & Christine > I have just been told that the in ring observation is only available for > additionals breeds. You have to be an approved AKC judge to observe in the > ring. > *^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================