You apparently didn't get my point. The National is a lot different than small, regional, rule-bending, local specialty clubs!! :-) :-) I think it would be hilarious to have them at the small, regional specialties! Would scare the bejeebers out of SOME "show secretaries and chairpersons," as well as some of us double-handlers!! Don't get me wrong - I love the reps, at our National AND at the all-breeds. I have learned so very much from them about all things dog-show related! They LOVE their work (what a GREAT job,eh?) and are so happy to share their knowledge with newbies and old pros alike. Paula, 88 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #5 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 5/31/10 (Canine Chronicles) First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: carolyn mckenna <carolynmckenna@xxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: All breeds for all people, but not me Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:17:31 -0700 (PDT) �� � � � �We have frequently had AKC reps at our nationals. The ones I have�� � � � �talked to have enjoyed it.�� � � � �carolyn --- On Thu, 7/15/10, Paula M. Cooke <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Paula M. Cooke <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: All breeds for all people, but not me To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 11:57 AM Thanks for the HUGE chuckle~~ I am sitting here imagining an AKC rep at a Specialty Show!!� � How special!!!� � :-)� :-) Paula, 88 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor.� #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #5 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 5/31/10 (Canine Chronicles)� � First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:02:11 EDT Subject:� All breeds for all people, but not me .....................They have a booth, bring all kinds of material to give out. They always have an AKC rep working the booth, and some� reps to police the rings................... Evan� Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds� http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament� come together ____________________________________________________________ SHOCKING: 13" Macbook Pro for $91.72! SPECIAL REPORT: Macbooks are being auctioned for an incredible 85% off! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c3f456223b432c84d3st03duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================