I agree 100% Jessica!!! I have a 9 year old bitch who LOVES to go out and show - since they moved the 2011 National from Lexington, and thus my goal of getting her to another National Veteran's class, my new goal is to get this title on her! -----Original Message----- From: Jessica MacMillan <spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, Jun 3, 2010 12:48 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Grand Champions - Another Point of View Although I do find some faults with the Grand Champion thing, it really isn't ll that bad. Sure, some dogs that shouldn't get Grand Championships will get hem - but those are the same dogs who probably shouldn't be champions in the irst place... Something to consider in many breeds where entries are small. If you are a rovisional judge, trying to get breeds under your belt, the option of Grand hampion points often means there will be more dogs of a breed to get your hands n - and specials at that - good bad or indifferent. Just one more thing to think about. And don't forget, many folks are keeping ewer dogs and therefore looking for different outlets for their dogs to do hings with them. If your dog is a champion and likes to show - what the heck... o for another title! JMHO.. essica MacMillan o Frills Dog Bathing Service & Design aisley Dals (www.paisleydals.com) The Shepherd Girls (Simmie, CGC, TDI, TC, HIC & Pepper, HIC) ember of: DCA, GSDCA & GTCDC ________________________________________________________________ otmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your nbox. ttp://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 =========================================================================== OST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original uthor and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind re permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the howgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER F ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL ARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A IOLATION 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 ATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================