.......Having missed only one National in the last 15 years (Daytona) to me this is perhaps the best group of Male Specials that I have ever seen....at one point during Bitches Barbara commented to the handlers that just because your dog does not go select does not mean your dog is not good (or words to that effect).....during the final placing of the males to me anyone of about 6 or 7 could have been a great choice for GV. ( but I guess it's that way most years)...one male, the current Canadian Grand Victor also one of the most fantastic dogs I've seen in a very long time did not place because for one reason or another was bothered by something, but make no mistake about it, he is a GREAT DOG!....several others who did not make the cut were really nice dogs...so all of you who are complaining about low numbers......many times less is more...and to me this statement is a true description about this National....this National made me want to show dogs again....and if I ever breed my own good one....who knows...FB ============================================================================ 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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/ ============================================================================