ShadowValley-DareToCompare-Willmar Bred by ChrisWillis/Kelly Kriesch/Jeff Plye Was handled by Breeder Chris Willis.. she did am excellent job with a frisky full of energy puppy....and i was very happy for the chance to see my baby boy in the ring with his Breeder..(9-12 class)...Thank you to Chris for giving in to my begging and taking in such a handful....it was truly a happy/fun moment for me as owner.....i enjoyed the Am Fut. and watching the dogs be with non- professioanls and having fun....Karen Fisher www.ShadowValleyShepherds.com ----- Original Message ----- From: hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: Lindabankhead@xxxxxxxxxxx ; thelist Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:16 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Amateur Fut/Mat The premise of this event was to show case amateurs, it did in the handling aspect, but not in the category of breeders. We still had well -know people doubling outside the ring( which was early on stated as being a potential problem) we still had well known breeders exhibiting. I agree, the spirit of the event was fun, but we can't continue to call it an Amateur fut.A futurity is meant to show case the breeder and what the future holds for the breed, not the future handling talent of novice handlers. If there isn't enough interest by newbie breeders to participate and to exhibit what they hope will be their future stars, then perhaps we need to simply call this event the "Amateur handler" class. Make the rules accordingly and be done with it.I would also continue to let it be optional for clubs to participate. Christine hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================