In a message dated 10/8/2008 11:22:08 A.M. Central Daylight Time, spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Why, suddenly is there all the discussion about dying (which is illegal), being the worst thing on the earth when double handling (also illegal) is done in this breed? Why does everyone get bent out of shape when the AKC Rep. busts people for doubling at ringside, but believe that enhancement of any sort is a taboo and should be penalized? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There is no AKC rule against double handling. In saying that if a judge feels the dog in the ring is being doubled he/she can excuse that entry, not disqualify it. It is a guideline for judges. Lee Brown **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================