With all the misinformation about American GSD's on the Internet, I think Terry's (and other's) suggestions are a great idea. The GSDCA website should be the first and best source of information on the breed in this country. The PC owns and controls the standard in the US, and is the only true authority on how that standard is to be interpreted. That's why I think show results should be public so anyone interested can see what the top dogs look like. I also think there should be information on GSD's in Herding, Agility, Tracking, Obedience, etc, to demonstrate that we expect our dogs to be more than 'just a pretty face' . Janice In a message dated 12/17/2006 1:36:33 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 12/17/2006 12:28:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx writes: You can fill in the rest just close your eyes and think of all the questions you have answered over the years. Another thing that would be good to put on is explaining a dog show for a new person. They usually have no idea about the classes, males being first, what the judge is doing/looking at. I have answered so many times for new people....."I thought the dog was just in, why is it back in again" then you explain the winners class, when they figured the dog already did a "class win". Lots to explain! Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1974 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them>>>>Phil Pastoret ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================