I know from taking pictures that you have a better view of side gait sitting in a chair. Much better position to take a pictures. Terry VPREZHMF@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 12/1/2007 9:49:33 A.M. Central Standard Time, rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx writes: Had a very "unique" experience at the Long Beach KC yesterday. A Ms. Kanzler very nice lady, SAT in a chair , next to the judges' table to judge the entirety of GSDs....go round, down and back , temperment, and individuals....it was the strangest thing I have ever seen, lol. The dogs took it all in stride, but it was Kathy--Where in the world have you been--for at least the last 10yrs since the Rheumatoid arthritis has crippled me,I've been doing much of my judging that way. I do the exam, and down and back ,sitting,but then get up on my walker for the "round the ring gaiting".And this is for all breeds ,including GSDs. Maybe you are too young to remember,but Marie Leary judged our National one year,and got tired--took a chair ,put it in the middle of the ring,sat down,announced that they could "bring the dogs to her"Judged the whole Intersex that way. In my case most of the dogs jump up into my lap--INCLUDING GSDs, I don't know the woman,but it might be a temporary thing,. AKC wouldn't dare to interfere( disable persons act) Last spring I did 174 dogs and BIS on Sat., at Dubuque KC,and 69 dogs and three Groups on Sunday Two weeks ago I judged Mpls KC and next weekend Granite City KC. I cutting way back, at my age,and restricting my assignments to local( 5 state) shows now. I personally feel you can exam a dog better sitting down. You are right there at their level,but for the first 40 yrs I did it the customary way--Whichever way-- I love judging ,the dogs, and most of the dog people. and in my travels to judge in foreign countries,found that we dog people are all the same. You have friends ,whether you know it or not,in all dog people. By the way were you satisfied with her judging?? Helen Miller Fisher **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================