I remember years ago a famous professional handler running up on Alycia who was handling our dog. She made some comment to him and he said, "You're Summer began when she was nine years old. She had Kierk, and everyone was helping her learn to handle. Cindy, Bill Basu, Ken and Cathy Tank, Bob Grady, Sharlona, even Jimmy when he was there. I tried to help as best I could. She was in the 12-18 class at a big specialty, and told me she just wanted to beat Mr. Bill. She laughed, and always had a smile in the ring. She won the 12-18 class and went in the winners class. In they went. Bill Basu had the open dog, Jerry Guzman had the American Bred, and I think Cindy had the Bred by. Summer won her first major at that show under Bob Grady, from the 12 to 18 class. He pointed to her from her place in line, and we didn't realize it was over until she grinned from ear to ear. Bill Basu was the first to run up to her and hug her, and congratulate her. But, from that time on, the handlers seemed to take her more seriously. Evan -----Original Message----- From: David Fritsche <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Fri, Sep 26, 2014 10:20 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Dog fights You are exactly right Kathy, except that we humans in the breed do not fight with one another! <grin> I remember years ago a famous professional handler running up on Alycia who was handling our dog. She made some comment to him and he said, "You're playing with the big boy now, so get used to it." A few laps later she ran up on him and he told her to not do that. She replied, "You're playing with the big boy now, so get used to it." <grin> Competition is the rule of the game of life. So also with our dogs. Of course that is just for dogs and handlers, we exhibitors always get along! Dave -------------------------- It's amazing to hear all of the different stories with dogs getting in to it with each other. It happens with all animals. Some are just simple arguments that are handled respectfully by the animals themselves, or fights that can be extremely serious situations. I'm sure you've noticed that human nature in many ways do the same as animals when fighting. What does that mean? Is it only about the strongest and the luckiest that survive? Kathy www.JoKaySedona.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================