In a message dated 9/15/2007 1:04:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: IMO, grade 1 elbows are normal elbows. Why AKC decided to draw the line in the sand there is really beyond me. And apparently, it is also the opinion of many others, including the OVC... ------------------------------------- I agree, The OFA should restructure...the hips are given a "break", and elbows, like hips, are not always perfect. A grade one elbow should be graded as "Fair". It is definitely not "fair" as things stand. Syd ************************************** See what's new at http://www.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 ============================================================================