you could not have said it any better. I am going to add a point, one of Thank You to Mrs DePrieto for just judging the dogs. I know some of the exhibitors felt that she should've "spread the wealth" around, and that she gave it all to one handler. People....judges who judge dogs are not concerned about who is handling the dogs. As a judge, you cant win, so the best policy is to.....ta da!....just judge the dogs. This isnt about "spreading the wealth"....come on guys. Just my two cents, on congrats to all the winners. The BOB was stunning too, and no, it wasn't Dexter...LOL * Ileana * Love me, love my dogs. In a message dated 10/15/2012 12:34:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, MASSTANA@xxxxxxx writes: Well while many of our fancy were at the Colorado National we east coasters who remained behind held some specialty shows which managed to hold for majors. The GSDC of Gtr New Haven held back to back specialties and the Northern New Jersey GSDC held their annual fall specialty. At New Haven Mr Jim Martin (Cinnabar German Shepherds) held forth on a beautiful day that held for 2 points in males and 3 in bitches and I am pleased to report that Masstana's Midnight Kiss (our solid black) won WB for her first major and a total of 8 points. It was even more special because she was handled by me and I actually made it around without passing out!!! But it was close. Many thanks to Jim for not penalizing our bitch for having me at the other end of the leash. It was so much fun. Of course I retired after that effort. The afternoon judge was Randy Burdett (Valco German Shepherds) and we again had 2 points in dogs and 3 in bitches. I am pleased to report that Masstana's Midnight Celebration won her 4th major (7major reserves!!!!) for a total of 13 points. Gala was 2nd in the puppy classes at both the Canadian and US Nationals a few years back and 3rd in Open at last years National. Gala was shown to perfection by Ariel Cassista. Thank you so much Ariel for your professional job and for your compliments on our girl. Especially wish to thank Randy for recognizing Gala's structure and outstanding gait while ignoring her totally bald condition. Don't know why they have to drop every single hair when these specialty shows come around!!! In both these shows the male winner went BOW and also earned majors. Congratulations to Susie Witmer and Gail Sheehan and their dog Amyr's Mantauk of Witmer for his wins. Then on Sunday at Northern New Jersey Masstana's Midnight Celebration (Gala) won WB again for 2 points and hopefully, pending AKC notification, finished her championship. The judge was Terri DiPeitro, an allrounder who has good knowledge of our breed. The NNJ ring was absolutely beautiful with freshly mowed grass and probably 120' by 120' square. Great ring to watch dogs gait at the end of their leashes. Big congratulations to Neil Hawkins and to Ileana and Pablo for their dog, Hawkins Johnny D, who won 3 points in males and also finished his championship, pending AKC confirmation. Beautiful dog and well deserved champion. Big thanks to Gala's regular handler, George Berstler, who took the red eye from Denver and got here in time to show both the Winners Dog and the Winners Bitch! And both finished!! Great job George!!! George loves Gala and his first comment was that he wishes she had no points and he could do it all again! Thanks but no thanks Georgie!!! And of course thanks again to the judge who was able to put aside Gala's bald condition and recognize her quality and award her the points. All in all a very nice weekend. Thanks for listening. John and Nancy Vaught Masstana German Shepherds ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. 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