When we discussed the Potomac specialty on the list before, I said it is the largest Labrador Retriever show in the world...much larger than the parent club show, and larger even than Labrador shows in the UK or in Australia. Lab fanciers from all over the world come to Potomac, and it is truly a wonderful show where it is possible to immerse yourself in the breed for days at a time. Another thing, and this is important, gundog people are a different species from the rest of us. No matter who you are, you are welcomed with open arms when you show up at a gundog specialty...especially at Potomac. To be sure, people are busy, because as you can see, entries are tremendous and people are VERY busy...but 99 out of 100 people will not be too busy to talk to you and be friendly. I have been around the Potomac LRC since it was no more than a plan of action...and I suggest that anyone who needs a few tips on how a really wonderful show can be run and still be friendly and fun take a trip to Frederick Maryland this year and see how it's done. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: <barbara17236@xxxxxxx> > We discussed this sometime ago and I thought I would post the entry > numbers for the 2012 show. This is a Maryland club specialty - not the > Labrador National. This club has a great following. Numbers are down > but they still have over 1000 dogs! This show covers 5 days of showing, > get togethers, parties, etc. > ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================