In a message dated 6/16/2008 4:04:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Every time someone makes this kind of statement, I feel obligated to defend my fellow judges -- which is quite a change from my usual "rip them apart" attitude. Anyway...as a multiple breed/group judge, I know I am not the only one who has judged many Select Champions, one Grand Victrix (maybe two) and one Grand Victor, at all breed shows...and not one of those dogs held their title at the time. I've also been in huge rings at all breed shows... and my advice to you is instead of bitching about it, join an all breed club and make a difference. If you want to sit there at your computer and tell me that all the single-breed specialty judges always do it right, I want to know what kind of pills you're taking. Thank you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Very well said and I think now more than ever it is needed. Looks like the specialties are going to have a hard time making it and people want to show/finish dogs they may be forced to show at the all breed and find a new hobby. Lee **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================