In a message dated 11/28/2006 2:20:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx writes: In a message dated 11/28/2006 11:26:53 AM Mountain Standard Time, Santanagsd1954@xxxxxx writes: > ..BECAUSE THE REQUIREMENT FOR IT BY THE JUDGES, > STOPPED...DUE IN MUCH PART TO THE AKC'S EXCESSIVE GAITING REGULATIONS... > > And it could be that it stopped because of all the squawking people do when > the show gets lengthy.....judges who take the time to watch until some begin > to tire or break down are perceived as "indecisive", etc., etc. When you see > a show running late you also hear some judge-bashing at its best. > > Jamie Jamie--As one of the ones who used to work the heck out of the dogs,with gaiting or walking .I can tell you that it actually takes LESS time . Keeping the dogs moving makes your "decision - making" much quicker. The slow judges are the ones who walk up and down and look& look. Looking doesn't change anything .Gaiting does. Try it next time.It's much faster judging. I do it all the time,whether a small or large ring--even with breeds that you don't consider " gaiting" breeds. Whatever breed it is,each breed is expected to move correctly for that breed ,and I usually make my choice when the breed is in motion. If they aren't put together correctly,they won't move correctly,whether it's our GSD or a Bulldog. Just my opinion---Helen Miller Fisher ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================