In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:33:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cnnpmm2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I'll be taking one of my youngsters to the National to be worked in the big ring. He's my first show dog and I want to make sure I bring the right equipment.. He's a fairly large dog who's a powerful and enthusiastic mover, but not unruly. I'd appreciate recommendations as to what type of show lead and collar I should buy and where to buy them. Thanks in advance for your help. Your handler will prefer their own leash. Bring a metal choke and a nylon choke. You don't mention how old this particular youngster is; for a baby I like nylon. When they are big/strong enough that nylon isn't effective, we go to metal. That's it! Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================