Perhaps an ignorant newbie thing to mention, but... I know the judge can do whatever he/she would like, but seeing how the GSD is supposed to be a trotting/working animal, as a judge, I don't think I would want to give the dogs a "rest" before the final placings. Just me, but I would like to see my final selections gait around the ring one more time, with no extended break before hand, so that I could make sure none of my top picks were "breaking down." Stamina is so important in this Breed. Does this make any sense at all? Due to that handler having a heart attack, I know that the AKC has placed restrictions on the length of time dogs may be gaited, so perhaps what I'm saying is a moot point... Please educate me. Out of respect to Ms. Gleason, please send me private replies. Thanks in advance. Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam > In a message dated 10/2/2008 11:04:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > wynsum@xxxxxxx writes: > Ms Helen Gleason will judge dogs. (Bitches do not need to come in > to the > ring to be checked at > this point). There will be a luncheon break > > > I correct myself...what it states in the Aug Review in the article > No Horse > Race In Beaumont This Year is.... > "all dog specials check in. Judging will begin promptly at 8AM and > will > continue until Judge Gleason has identified the top males. Those > males will > not > be placed in order at that time. " Then bitches to completion > then the > top > males will return to be judged to completion. > > Molly > > > > > Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 > Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC > "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone > amateur > built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================