The GSDCA site also contains the points values per region at the following link, and it's easier to figure out because only GSD's are included. http://www.gsdca.org/Noframes/akc_points.html Karen, the key is two majors(3 pts or more) it's doesn't matter which division you obtain the points. When you look at the table on the PC site you will realize that there is quite a range in the number of dogs to defeat to get those majors. Four dog's in Hawaii for your three point major and 18(bitches) in Division 5. So, in some cases it may be easier to go across the state line into another division and not compete against as many animals to get your majors. M ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris E" <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <Karen4paws@xxxxxxx> Cc: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: POINTS > Karen4paws@xxxxxxx wrote: >>If someone has time to take out of the heated discussions on the list LOL >>to >>explain how the point system work, I would appreciate it! Someone told me >>briefly the number of dogs to get a major varies by region. I wondered do >>you >>have to show in certain regions to get 4 points? How many points does the >>dog >>need to finish and I know you have to get Major points to win. Thankfully >>Esme >> got her first points as a 4 Pt Major YEAH and I would like to know more >>about how many she needs and what makes a major and so on. >>THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >> >> >> > *The points for each regiou in every breed are printed annually in the > April Events Calendar of the AKC. It comes with the Gazette, which I > get by subscription, but I imagine the information is on the AKC > website. A dog must accumulate a total of 15 points for a championship > from shows, two of which must be majors. Doris E* > > > ============================================================================ > 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 > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================