In a message dated 4/25/2005 12:28:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, marhaven@xxxxxxx writes: Are we so sure we want to put more limitations on what an exhibitor GOES to the national for??? We all want W.D., R.W.D., W.B.,or R.W.B., Best Puppy or SELECT....that's why we're THERE!! I thought we were trying to increase entries?? Maybe we should again consider making it more difficult or limiting the R.O.M or an A.O.E. if too many start succeeding at that................??? JMO Thanks for the input Margy.......this is not directed at you or anyone specific but at the idea of thinking we need more legislation. it's a DOG SHOW!! Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx Carolyn, you have hit this nail right on the head. Its a dog show and if that gold ring is taken completely out reach, then we will all just stop going. Deb ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================