Well it really was a great weekend! Today Casey went WD and BOW and BOS (to Ch China again) for 4 more points and, pending AKC confirmation, finished his Championship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Todays judge was Mr. Ralph J. Ambrosio who seemed to like Casey right from the start. Again we had a good ring, Big for an indoor AB show but still not big enough to really get them going. Once again George Berstler showed why he is one of the great handlers in the breed today. Setting the dog up then backing away with the leash in the air letting the dog show himself. Then giving himself enough room behind the dog in front of him (catalogue order) so Casey could show his easy, correct, movement without bunching up with the pack. Thanks to all the ringside who offered their congratulations and clapped for Casey and George as they went around and got the nod. It was very exciting for sure. 3 shows and 3 wins and New Champion. Wow! This was the biggest of the 3 shows with a number of new dogs and lots of GSD friends in attendance. It is amazing how dry your mouth can go while your dog is in the ring! Then to make things even better our young GV Bono daughter, Masstana's Karley went 2nd Open and Res Winners Bitch. She was shown this weekend for the 1st time indoors just for practice and had a first and 2 seconds in open against very nice competition. Good start for sure. Again George did a great job with her. For those who say only the big handlers can win, just remember they really do get some good dogs to handle, and the combination of a good dog and a good handler is very tough to beat. All in all it was a very good weekend. And Greg, I think all 3 judges were outstanding! Very knowledgeable for sure, don't ya think? John And Nancy Vaught, Masstana GSDs **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================