In a message dated 11/10/2006 10:29:43 A.M. Central Standard Time, karekedi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: have been watching but I can't seem to make a decision. Can safely go to slacks instead of a skirt or not .??? Connie More female judges are wearing slacks - if its ok for weddings, funerals and church dog shows should be fine. One pet peeve I have in how a handler dresses besides just being neat and clean is wearing clothes appropriate to the dog(s) you are showing. I hate to see a handler in black slacks showing a black or predominantly dark dog. A lighter color shows the dog off better to the judge, looks much better in photo's after...Now if you are trying to hide a problem in the back the dark color will help that!! I also don't like to see females showing shepherds with longer flowing clothing ....it is very distracting and breaks ones concentration. And for a dear friend who is a judge, I must mention her pet peeve. The gals with pony tails are also very distracting running when the hair is flip flopping all over. It draws your eye to it, not the dog. This is about presentation of the dog.....those of you who are starting out, see how the ones who have been in the ring for years present both themselves and the dogs and follow the lead, so to speak! Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1974 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them>>>>Phil Pastoret ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================