This was a wonderful story. We have also proudly taken our veterans for their 'one last time' moment, either in the classes or in the honor parades, but I will say the people have always clapped for all the veterans at those shows. It is so special to see them out there, and the veterans themselves always seem so happy and so proud of being in the center of the ring again! It is such a great feeling both inside the ring and outside watching these old guys and gals strut their stuff. It's awesome. I also believe that the veterans dog and bitch at the National should always make the first cut. They deserve to be acknowledged for their health and longevity, and the stamina and strength they display just by virtue of being in the ring and gaiting on more time around! Most people love to see them and applaud these old guys because all of us, or most of us, know that our dogs will be a veteran way too soon. I have argued this with one judge, a judge who has done our National. But I don't think this judge is the only one that lets the veterans go in the first cut. It drives me nuts when I see them go out on the first go-round. Now, I am not saying that they should go Select certainly, but at least give them their due, and let the spectators appreciate and enjoy them one more time. IMHO, of course! Pat 2X Select CH. BilMar's Here Comes Trouble OFA www.gsdstyle.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================