Champion Veterans are eligible for Grand Champion points, just as they are eligible for BOB or BOS or Select; the big difference is that they are NOT counted for the point count. I spent a lot of time this weekend with the AKC rep and on the AKC website. I think I have a firm handle on this Grand Championship thing. It makes much more sense to me now. I was told that there have been 2 amendments made since inception a couple of weeks ago, so I am sure there will be many more. I am wondering what is going to happen once many of us have Grand Champions. It seems to me to be a waste if we keep getting Select ribbons and BOB/BOS points, when we already have earned the title. Perhaps the AKC will have to institute a Grand Champion Best of Breed/Variety Class? We will still need BOB's to keep us ranked, but, it will surely slow down other Champions getting their major and minor points. Time will tell. Paula, 132 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047, DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. ---------- Original Message ---------- Subject: Re: Grand Champion Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:30:54 -0400 From: tlsgsd@xxxxxxx Question - what if your animal is entered in the Veteran's class, does it matter?? ____________________________________________________________ Understanding Chemo Get the Facts About How Chemo Works & Tips for a Successful Outcome. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c0560791f0a01ca722st05duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================