Yes the National judging is long as it should be. Something to ponder. How long does it take to get your dog in condition, how long does it take to get that coat looking perfect? How long have you waited to get the opportunity to be able to present your dog at the National? And how long of a drive or flight to get to destination? And how long will you keep thinking about that exciting experience? Now does anyone really want one quick look at their dog and have it excused because there wasn't enough time to really evaluate them. Think NOT. And now the countdown for next year Arlene Keller Sequel Shepherds Signer of Breeder's Code Member of GSDCA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================