That is very funny, Doris. Most GSD people fail to see the worth of anything AKC-related!! Most GSD people would rather fore-go the AKC championship and just get a Select at a National!! Very few GSD people have the courage to go for a BIS after going GV like the owners of Scoop did. Very few GSD people have the courage to compete again after going GV. The Hefner's, the Freeny's, Joan Fox, and Mike Cheeks are the only ones who immediately come to mind. I am sure there are a few others, but, I can't remember off hand. There is a BIG difference between you not seeing the worth of this particular award and wanting to be king and disallowing it!! Why ruin everyone else's fun just because you don't approve of it?? Most of the All-breed people love the idea of this award. Seems to be a GSD-elitist attitude prevailing in all of your "private e-mails." Too bad. And, yes, Harley IS enjoying himself. Do you really think an unhappy dog would perform as well as he does? Good grief, when I show him his collar he leaps off of my couch, with joy, and drags me to the car! That was a rather unkind implication you made. He is one of the few Specials I know of who, 24/7, lives with, and travels with, his owner, who does not even own a kennel run. He is, first and foremost, my house pet and companion. How many of your "private e-mail" friends can say that??? I hope their dogs are as happy as my "good dog Harley" is. Long time, no see. Hope all is well with you and that you, too, are happy and enjoying yourself. It is always such a pleasure to hear from you. 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 ---------- Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:43:46 -0700 From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Grand Champion > *Glad you are enjoying yourself. I am no killjoy, I just fail to see the > worth of this particular award. Many seem to agree with me, privately. Hope > your good dog Harley is enjoying himself as much as you are. Doris E * ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c05b77bdae051ddf64st03duc ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================