Bankhead writes; Many exhibitors and spectators expressed wanting to get out of dogs due to the specials judging. Many pulled their male specials. Truly a sad day for so many wonderful animals and dog breeders. The laughter my sign brought during a tense time was wonderful. I have privately emailed Helen in the past. She is well aware that I do not have angst towards anyone who won, some lovely deserving animals were awarded. A good number of exceptional (dogs and bitches) were also excused. ...................................................................................................... Actually the male specials did not pull...look at the catalog! Laughter is a good thing...always, assuming it is not at anyone's expense. Good Dogs and Bitches left the ring, so new???? That's never happend before? Love my results, love the dogs and bitches, I rest my case too. Helen ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================