In a message dated 12/12/2005 9:36:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: I hope to never have to touch another Peruvian Inca Orchid. Evan, I hope we don't lose you as an ARBA Judge. That said, GSD's look different and show different than any other breed. Any AB judge must get past the differences and look for a balanced, well moving dog. Breeder judges are a plus in the AB ring. They can see past the tiny rings and see quality. I hope that more GSD judges will consider judging other breeds. They obviously know a good, well, balanced dog when they see one. Why shouldn't they apply that to, at least, other herding breeds. JMHO. Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================