In a message dated 7/15/2008 4:10:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: Unfortunately, you DO see a lot of dogs that are runners at the specialties. Slow them down, and the faults become very obvious. They are showy though, and you can't for a minute suggest you haven't seen them rewarded. Usually the crown goes wild. Certainly agree on this. There are runners and gaiters, and runners seldom show good suspension or more so, PERIOD of suspension. Back to the flying trot and the understanding of it. Another word on the runners used is "busy" or just taking too many steps. One of the top handlers of the breed years back said if they aren't shettin and getting they aren't going to win. Busy??? probably. Showy?? yes. Correct?? Remember the gong show? Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================