Helen brings a great point. She is the perfect person to compare how many AOE
dogs there are each year as entries go down.
Maybe someone else can tell us how many Champions finish each year?
Evan
-----Original Message-----
From: Helen Franklin <helenfranklin520@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ELG440 <ELG440@xxxxxxx>; showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, May 4, 2015 2:40 pm
Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Bark bark bark Bitch bitch bitch
Numbers Live......Opinions Die..................Smell the numbers for a Major
today vs. 10 years ago
What will the numbers be in another 10 years....3 and 3? I salute all those
having fun today. I weep for
those who are not! I believe that those that still exhibit think they are THE
HOLY GRAIL and all others
are worthless in their beliefs...even if the others are active in The Parent
Club and with GSD's. If you don't
show dogs....you don't count....well if you work on committees, if you judge,
if you teach, if you mentor, if
you write, if you care..........YOU DO!!! You actually are worth more than
those that just "show dogs!"
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 2:26 PM, Evan Ginsburg <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have read a few negative posts. One off's occur; but they are the exception
and not the reality in my opinion.
As you know I seldom post, since I have so few opinions.
I think we should consider limiting complaints about showing dogs to
those who do. That goes along with only those who show, voting for the judges.
It seems to me that those who have given up, (for whatever reason) are
those who complain the most about politics, judges, quality or who wins.
There is not much worse than a reformed drinker, smoker who quit smokng,
or dog show person no longer involved.
While I enjoy hearing why they gave it up, it is such a personal choice,
maybe they should keep it that way.
Evan
-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Bankhead < lindabankhead44@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Showlist < showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, May 4, 2015 11:24 am
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Bark bark bark
I have had the pleasure to be able to attend several specialty show weekends
this year. San Jose, Lehigh, Tampa, Charlotte, SW Fut/Mat, Great Lakes
Fut/Mat.
I found the support, camaraderie, laughter, and genuine interest in others
success refreshing and fun.
I also know several clubs that are thriving. A strong base of conformation
members; coupled with a strong performance member base. These clubs support
one another in all venues They also support the communikty they reside in;
such as local law enforcement K-9 recognition.
I am with Celeste. I love the dog shows and people who attend them. With a
few exceptions; the best dogs win and most judges have zero tolerance for poor
temperament. "Toe draggers" are becoming far less common. I have seen some
beautiful type out in the ring; animals the general public would find
appealing.
We are a handlers sport. For me the real fun is watching a dog animated and
showing; looking for their owner. A GSD show dog is beautiful to watch.
I go to shows and look for that one special puppy or dog that makes me grab a
catalog and say "Who is that?."
I have read a few negative posts. One off's occur; but they are the exception
and not the reality in my opinion.
Lindabankhead44@xxxxxxxxx
