Just a thought but if the system is going to be changed how about one additional Futurity after all the Futurities are complete in which dogs that were absent can be shown. Basically if they were out of coat, sick, etc. last chance. Pay double the entry fee to be eligible for this show. Gives every dog that "fair" chance to be at their best without any side games. You could also wait to announce who the judge is after the normal Futurities are over if that was a concern. Jason www.lyloak.com From: "Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l digest users <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2009 12:22:10 PM Subject: showgsd-l Digest V3 #1055 showgsd-l Digest Thu, 07 May 2009 Volume: 03 Issue: 1055 Msg: #6 in digest Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 12:28:32 +0000 (UTC) From: Amy Greenhut <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Futurities I think that it might be okay for people to be able to enter their dog in two futurities. That way they have a choice to show in which ever futurity their dog looks best. In my opinion being able to enter any and all futurities is not a good idea. Why doesn't the futurity committee just leave it the way that it is......there is nothing wrong with the system the way that it is now. JMO. Amy Greenhut Justrock German Shepherds Gen Oak Leopard Tortoises &  Tortoise Rescue Behold The Turtle,  He Makes Progress Only When He Sticks His Neck Out A Quote By James B. Conant ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================