In a message dated 9/12/2007 2:55:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, edangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I agree with Jeff. I have not nominated a litter since this was brought up. Ann And I agree with the above. I think in the spirit of making the playing field fairer, as I know you have often said you wanted to do Nancy, I just don't believe this is the route to take. I too have had the issue of a bitch out of coat and missed a futurity, but do we do the same for the national? Often are bitches or dogs have not come back into full winter coat. Does that mean we should have a couple of national dates until they start looking better? It is a case of let the chips fall as they may. If your animal is not looking great in March, enter as late as possible. But to allow people to come, look around and say "not the place for my guy to win, we will go to another" will happen. I will not nominate another litter if this comes into play. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" ************************************** See what's new 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 ============================================================================