In a message dated 3/9/2007 11:39:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 3/9/2007 10:27:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, NHANSBURGH@xxxxxxxxxx writes: when a judge is examining an animal he should be able to tell if the animal is on drugs or if the animal is one hundred Percent physically sound. An animal that lacks vigor and vitality whose eyes are not clear and bright who lacks physical strength is not one that should be awarded on the day. A judge should examine an animal thoroughly enough to tell if the tail or ears have been aaaaltered in anyway. they should feel for things such as umbilical hernias which my vet says they repair when they spay them.these are all clues to breed health. When did AKC allow for judges to administer a veterinary exam (without credentials), and when did they allotted the extra time it takes to do all this??? I must have missed the memo. Those ethical responsibilities fall with the breeders. Not with the judges. Ileana <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.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 ============================================================================