In a message dated 5/1/2007 3:54:53 PM Central Daylight Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: From the AKC Guidelines for dog show judges.... pg 10 -- Double Handling --Evaluate dogs solely on their appearance without regard to outside influence such as double handling. Double handling can usually be eliminated if you simply announce to ringside that you will not tolerate the practice. Excuse any dog from competition if you believe someone or something is influencing its performance or showmanship other than the dog's handler in the ring. If there are unnecessary disturbances outside your ring, you may call for the Show Chairman. ------- I don't see where it says in violation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Your right Molly and I dont think anything about it is in the AKC rules and regulations either... What you quoted was from the "Guidelines" for dog show judges Thank you Patty Szymczak ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================