What I've found interesting about this thread is that it reveals who IS or would strictly be a FAULT JUDGE. They don't even wonder or concern themselves with what VIRTUES or OUTSTANDING qualities these animals may also have. And yes, it is possible for a dog to have a combination of outstanding qualities as well as faults, even serious ones. The standard specifies what the disqualfying faults are. Withholding ribbons is intended for LACK OF MERIT. JMO! Melissa www.melanashepherds.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================