In a message dated 10/7/2008 4:29:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Again, IMO, the most consistent judging was done at Androscoggin's show. I never understand it when a judge has very similar dogs to judge, and then rewards apples and oranges in the Winners' class. To make this clear, WD from the previous two shows had finished and was not in contention. That was not a factor, and IMO he was deserving of his wins. Thank You, as the owner of the WD of the first 2 shows. It is a shame that 3 single people ruined the fun for SO MANY others. This is the example that new comers to the sport witnessed. This is the example that 2 very talented Junior handlers witnessed. We were told "thank God your dog is out of the way, now we can win"......how do you figure? You still have to win your class, and go winners. I come to win, but boy, I hope I never get that cocky. But whatever. The Three Stooges only succeeded at looking like fools, and ruining the fun for a bunch of people. I hope they are happy. Remember this behavior when hiring a handler. Ileana **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================