That is the only reason I could come up with too and I certainly understand that one, getting stuck with a judge that may not be best for your dog.? However, this is not a regular dog show for points, and if we are trying to make our Futurities popular again, more user-friendly and "just a match" or breeder's showcase, then we need to return to it's roots.?? Again, Futurities are "Regional Breeder's Showcases".?? Don't you think there could be an attraction by smaller local breeders and newbies to this if it were returned?to this format????? I do. Jeff Pyle -----Original Message----- From: DOGSRLUV@xxxxxxx To: CagGra@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:39 am Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Futurities - Regional Showcases? In a message dated 9/13/2007 7:24:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, caggra@xxxxxxx writes: So, why not consider this??? In theory I think it is a great idea, however if you can only show in your region and the club picks a judge that simply hates they type of dog you have or is lets say less than ethical ... now you just cannot show or spend the money to show knowing your chances are less than good.? ? For me, I show 95% of the time in my area (California/Arizona) but, there have been a few times I will go a great distance for the right judge based on what I am showing at the time.??Certainly I have not always been right and might have done as well had I stayed?in my own area. ? Just my thoughts on the subject. Deb? ? ? See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.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 ============================================================================