In a message dated 8/11/2005 3:14:50 P.M. Central Standard Time, pmick@xxxxxxxxx writes: I think there's a twist that got missed here. Originally (maybe not now but originally) dog shows were the place for the JUDGE to evaluate breeding stock. Not for other people...who might be showing or just watching. Originally, the judges were respected breeders...other breeders wanted their opinions on their breeding stock and on the results of their breeding programs. For the rest of us, those who aren't judging on the day, yes, the show is a place to see the dogs you want to know more about, etc. Peggy I do believe you are right about this. Ileana ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================