I'm sorry I missed the beginning of this dialog but I did want to add one thing. This weekend I watched old National tapes of the Specials Classes and then some of the class judging. I think it is imperative that those of you voting for National Judges that have judged in the past...go back and review what they did when they judged. Not only look at the quality (or lack) but also review pedigrees and good friendships. Then Remember!!!! Name recognition does not a good judge make. Be responsible for your vote...for the sake of our breed. Every vote counts and if you are unsure, talk to the handlers and long long time breeders. Thanks. Helen Franklin ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================