In a message dated 8/11/2007 1:07:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I would like to add one more or amplify on AKC experience 4. experience in the AKC conformation ring I would like to point our that this is the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. It is suppose to represent all owners of German shepherds, no matter what the venue. Yes, experience in the AKC conformation ring is a plus. But what about someone with tons of experience in herding or obedience wants to serve. Should they be penalized for not having lots of experience in conformation.? Carol Moore ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================