You don't have to hear them say it. It is on their web-site and in their National Premium Lists! http://www.gsdca.org/Noframes/nationals_parade_of_greats.html Theoretically, a 6 month old puppy can be shown, for the first and only time in his life, at our National, and thereafter be eligible for the Parade of Greats at all of our ensuing Nationals, for the rest of his life. He goes WD. Then in Specials, he goes Select #139 or whatever, not even BoW. That is it. The GSDCA considers him to be a Great Dog One judge, our own Breed Warden, if you like, has made that decision. Harley is not eligible for our Parade of Greats. Ergo, the GSDCA does NOT consider him a Great Dog, right? And at least one committee chairperson, wants me to not mention his 2 AKC JAM/AOE's in my brags, in my ads, nor in my sig line. Those are the facts. And it is insulting at the least, as well as very hurtful, to a 36 year member of the GSDCA and a 41 year supporter of this great breed. Paula, 222 days and counting Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, 2 Time AKC JAM/AOE, Intern'l & Am CH, Silver Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid),.1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in California, Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH Stats), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. 2010-2011-Lifetime AKC Eukanuba invitee. 2 Time Cruft's Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 22:00:37 -0500 (EST) Subject: Brag In a message dated 3/1/2012 6:31:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I understand that the GSDCA does not consider him to be a great dog, but, I sure do, and so do many others! I never heard the GSDCA say anything. And, they sure don't agree with each other. I am a member of the GSDCA and I think he is a great dog. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================