In a message dated 10/21/2006 4:18:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cccaudiology@xxxxxxxxx writes: Theres nothing in the rules which state "One must keep the dogs around until the crowd, advertising dollars and frequent flyer miles are satisfied"... as long as they have individually examined them and sent them down and back and around, the requirements are fufilled. Perhaps the statement wasnt sending them around twice, but more so of "think what Im placing emphasis on.." (could be type, substance, etc). Quite frankly, if the animals arent in further contention, why keep me around so I can run a few extra laps? Oh, I 'dunno. Ever been to a National? It can take 2-3 times around for the dogs to settle in let alone get the handlers and double handlers on the same page. Plus, if they aren't put together right in the first place, on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th lap is when you see the holes in them. All of the Specials are Champions. I would think, out of respect for people who have traveled a great distance and spend a heck of a lot of money, you would give their entry not only a chance to warm up and to shine, but to allow the crowd a chance to see something they like, a nick they may want to incorporate in their own breeding program. You don't wait all year for one lap. How disappointing for the competitors. JMHO. Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================