In a message dated 12/29/2006 11:10:12 AM Central Standard Time, d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx writes: OK, I've changed my mind..... Judges should not show. Handlers should not show their breeding. Breeders should not show to a judge who has the same lines back 5 generations. Exhibitors should not show to judges who have similar lines back 7 generations. People who have been highly successful over the past 12 years should not show as that is also a perceived advantage. People who are friends of the judges, handler, breeder or exhibitor should not show..... So let's get out there and increase our entry and have a lot of fun! * Sorry - getting ornery in my old age........ As for Fred, he can judge my show any time. Dave That is very well put. I can't remember when I last said to myself (if ever) before entering a dog, "that judge doesn't have the type or breeding I have, so he probably doesn't like that type, I think I will enter under him" If any one does think like that, please let me know so I can encourage you to enter when we need to make majors. (just joking-I think, but I suspect some may have started celebrating the new year a little early since I know sour grapes would not enter into this discussion) Ann Gray ============================================================================ 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================