How did it happen about that something that is against the "rules" of the standard (i.e. showing naturally) has gotten not only ignored, but rewarded? I don't get it? And if I show my dog naturally, as he should be, people act as if I'm stupid? Is it a dumb thing to do, to follow the rules? The only clipping I do on my dogs, is the clipping that every good pet owner does...the hair between the toes to keep debris from getting stuck in between the pads. Ranger goes into the ring clean...freshly bathed, powder and coat enhancement free. - Jackie Marcato Shepherds Where it's about function, not flash ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================