Go to obedience trials and tell those hardcore trainers-owners-exhibitors that their dogs are less "than..", I am sure you will get a "less than" warm response. Talk about discouraging. People, this entire discussion is derailed. It has nothing to do with the DNA of this specific groups of dogs, their qualities and/or abilities, their breeding potential or their masking genes. It has nothing to do with how they are handled anywhere in the world, though we could learn something if we paid attention. The real point is that dogs with DQ, whatever DQ, are, AT THIS TIME, not eligible for the top awards from the PARENT CLUB that is in charge and responsible for guarding and promoting this breed. And that this change was made without, apparently, following the correct protocol and other considerations beside $$$. I welcome a survey and vote from the membership to change the standard. I would welcome the WGSD's if the majority voted for it. Until then...............it is what it is. But please, don't disrespect those who play hard and work hard on a different venue. Lets get back on track. How many of you have written to the board to express your disapproval with the process in this issue? * Ileana * ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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/ ============================================================================