What she said <G>. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/) In a message dated 8/22/2011 7:39:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, carolynmckenna@xxxxxxxxx writes: I don't think I have ever disagreed with you, Penny; however, I will further your statement that a good dog is a good dog regardless of the ring. I have screamed this for years. The reality is that we are an aging"society" How many of us can still show our own dogs ? Some can in the AB ring, but precious few are able to navigate the distances and the speed of the specialties. Face it, therein lies the difference. That fact established, how many of us can afford the very high handling fees of the specialties ? In addition, if the exhibitor does not use one of those anointed few, he just ain't goin' ta' win. ( with some exceptions of those very talented youngsters.) Now, I believe we are seeing the results of " a good dog is a good dog." Just look at the fine dogs that are blazing a trail in the AB ring, dogs who also win the the specialty ring. I feel we owe a debt of gratitude to the owners of Harley, Solo, Thunder, Rea, Nutmeg, Lovey and others who have excelled in both rings, yet have given the AB judges an education in what a GS should be. The Review..... what is the purpose of advertising ? Can the Review fulfill this purpose ? Absolutely not because it is simply "preaching to the choir". The ads are only of the elitist, aimed at the elitist, and seen by the elitist. Why would one other than the elitist advertise in The Review. I heartily wish this were not true, but just consider the purpose of advertising and think about it. I also would like to see the old winners' pages back rather than three or four month-old shows. Am I wrong in remembering Blanche as Review editor in an unpaid position back when it was an incredible magazine that took all day to read ? Carolyn ________________________________ From: Penny & Bill <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 4:07 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Specialty/All-breed/Performance I see we are "discussing" a tired subject yet again. I believe that a "good dog" can do it in both (types of conformation) rings and most of the dogs I've owned could. We have ONE standard and I also think breeders/exhibitors/owners have created the schism. Isn't the commonality of owning the best breed in the world ENOUGH to keep us together? Evidently not. We all have our own interests-- conformation, performance, with many of us just wanting sound, healthy pets. Who's right and who's wrong? Everybody and nobody! The Review accepts advertising and articles of all types, doesn't it? 'Nuff said. 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