In a message dated 7/10/06 2:16:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, Rbuffdogs@xxxxxxx writes: the written critiques done now are very politically correct, very non specific, for the most part. They rarely point out short comings, only the attributes. I read a critique the same way I read a movie review. I read it after I have seen the actual thing. I would never judge a dog or a movie on what someone else says. I want to make up my own mind, and like to see if the judge or reviewer agrees with me. I don't write a critique after I judge because I figure you can see what I do, while I am doing it. My opinion is just mine, and you may have a different opinion, and that is fine. I have no problem telling someone what I did, or why I did it, but it should be clear from the results. If asked, I would be willing to critique my selections at a show, but I would rather save it for someone who asks. I have often listened to judges give opinions and wished they had not done so, and let people continue to wonder how stupid they are, rather than listen and dispell all doubt. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan_ Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================