Forgot to add..... I think AOE Anne-Isles Promise Keeper is the only AOE dog in history to hold an advanced level performance title. So a huge KUDOS to his connections. Really off to bed this time, Sara On Dec 9, 2011, at 10:47 PM, Sara Minsk wrote: > Diane, > > I agree...would love a working dog class!! However, there are quite a few of > the AOE dogs that have some herding titles!! Personally, I would eliminate > the RN as counting for AOE but that's just me and is a whole separate issue > (that really isn't relevant to the discussion)!! > > Anyway, I am thrilled that the AOE dogs are performing and I can really be > excited about those dogs!! I mean..total package!!! I applaud the owners > who achieve this status as it is a VERY big deal. > > Ok....off to bed, > > Sara > On Dec 9, 2011, at 10:26 PM, Diane wrote: > >> Msg: #4 in digest >> Subject: Test performance >> From: Sally Hayden <sallyhayden5@xxxxxxxxx> >> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 20:52:49 -0600 >> >> Then all performance dogs should be. Tested to be sure their conformation >> meets the standard >> Sally >> www.embroiderybysally.org >> CHRISTMAS SALE >> ********************************************* >> Maybe a working do class at the Nationals for dogs with advanced performance >> titles!! Seriously I have asked the same question as Sara. When I was >> actively herding, my goal was to have a conformation champion that was also >> a herding champion, but I didn't know what lines to go to because it seemed >> like most conformation people were only interested in the HIC. To me, the >> HIC doesn't really prove that a dog has what it takes mentally or physically >> to stand up to the training a become good herders. Now I will leave you guys >> alone. >> >> Diane > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. > > Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and > its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed > in any post. > > 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 > SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html > NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================