I am enjoying these "judging" stories so much; it brings a ray of sunshine to sometimes gloomy days....thank you every one for sharing....would love to hear more "funny" judging stories Pat Lukos SARAVA German Shepherds _www.saravagsd.com_ (http://www.saravagsd.com/) Weeping Willow 2nd Chance German Shepherd Sanctuary _http://weepingwillowgsdsanctuary.com/_ (http://weepingwillowgsdsanctuary.com/) In a message dated 11/27/2010 6:47:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: Years ago Mike Cheeks was doing So. NJ's match. Linda De Larso's (very) young son Nick had a puppy in. Mike patiently waited for Nick to set the puppy up. Here's how young Nick was...his arms weren't long enough. Finally, after many valiant attempts by Nick to have the puppy "just so", Mike approached and said "can you show me teeth?" Nick glanced up from his efforts long enough to flash the kind of smile a child flashes after brushing their teeth and went back to setting his puppy up. That was a fun day. Mike was all serious about the temperament test and for his efforts was tangled quite a few times in lllloooooonnnngggg leashes with silly, happy puppies on the end (one of mine included). It's a wonder he was able to stay on his feet <VBG>. Love the "High 5 story"! 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 11/26/2010 7:17:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ALL4MORIAH@xxxxxxx writes: I just have to share a fun story. I was judging a rather large class BOB Australian Shepherds. A young man (8 to 10 yr old). Brought his dog up for the exam. I then asked him to go out and back for me. As he was rapidly coming back I held up my hand for him to slow down and stop. He came to an abrupt stop and slapped my hand giving me the HIGH FIVE and grinning from ear to ear. The spectators all exploded in laughter!! He then raced his dog to the end of the line , where I heard his Mother say "WHAT DID YOU DO????". Gotta Love it!!! He made my day!!! That is what makes judging FUN. Judi Bendt ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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. 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