then we should only let dogs whose conformation "we" approve of ente r the show....I know that's not a road we want to go down....or is it?..Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx To: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx, Ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: ELG440@xxxxxxx, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:44:53 PM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Questions as to Purpose of dog shows But, the national clubs board mission is to be the keepers of the standard. Therefore, to move to do anything that detracts from that mission regardless of the event is to compromise their job. Still have a problem with that. Molly  In a message dated 9/27/2012 2:29:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Joan you response is exactly why I agreed with the BOD on allowing a DQ conformation faults to win the highest award at the National in non conformation events....conformation DOES NOT enter into it.......Ed ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================