You are so right, Carolyn and Pauline. I will never understand why some wins/awards are so denigrated by GSD people, especially all-breed wins/awards. I do not see that in other breeds. I guess some people need to do that, hence the reputation of elitism in our breed. A win is a win is a win. One judge's opinion on a given day. An exceptional quality dog, lots of luck, and good timing, eh? I am sorry, but, I don't buy the "hard work" thing. I have NEVER found anything I do with my dogs, pure-bred or rescues, hard. It is fun, satisfying, and mostly just normal, good, humane care. The hardest thing I ever do with my pets is say, "Good-bye." I can understand, and agree with, what Pauline says below about "we all should support the efforts that are behind all the awards that our dogs achieve. Some people believe that some are greater than others, that is okay, it is their opinion." But, when people directly representing the GSDCA disrespect and insult other awards, even demanding that a GSDCA member not use AKC awards in advertising or even in brags, there is a serious problem and NO support for GSDCA club members, as you are advocating. Perhaps the people in authority in our PC need some of these lectures. Congrats to all who passed their TC's this past month. That is one of my favorite GSDCA programs. What a fun, interesting, and controversial sport we compete in. Some for many years, some for just a little while, as I now understand more than I used to!! Do not, anyone, take this post as demeaning or insulting to Carolyn's brag on Bo, nor to ANY GSDCA award or title. I watched Bo at the shows attaining her championship; I watched her go GVx. She is not a great black bitch, she is a great bitch, period. My heartfelt congratulations, Carolyn. Bo deserves all of her titles and awards. I never mean any disrespect to any awards, from Best Puppy to CGC to GV to AOE, I only have a very serious problem with those GSDCA Committee people hurting and insulting members regarding the wins and awards earned by their dogs. I have been asked to start a petition to present at the Annual Meeting to remove these abusive people from their Committee seats. I don't think I should be the one to have to do this. I firmly believe that the GSDCA should start policing their own, those abusive people that steal money, thunder, or respect from others. JMHO, of course. Paula, 155 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047, DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: RopajaGSD@xxxxxxx Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 16:04:53 EDT Subject: A.O.E./ Mom's Day CONGRATULATIONS! Carolyn and Bo! GV is hardly just a BOB; neither is BIS, just a BOB. However, being awarded a BOB is worthy of congratulations as well; each is an achievement and should be supported by those of us who engage in such activities. You (generic) do not belittle a CD award, just because you (generic) have achieved an UDX on your dog. You encourage and support and congratulate them, it does not diminish your UXD, when someone is bragging on a CD does it? I agree with you, we all should support the efforts that are behind all the awards that our dogs achieve. Some people believe that some are greater than others, that is okay, it is their opinion. I believe that anytime we work hard and spend time and money to achieve awards on our dogs it is all good! I have yet to see one award become more important by the diminishment of another one! Quite frankly, that in my opinion is bad sportsmanship...I think some people are silly, other people might not think that way. Again CONGRATULATIONS and Well done! 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