You would notify the rep. I wouldn't, but that would be the course to take. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit http://www.pinehillgsds.com/ In a message dated 11/7/2014 7:45:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bedkar@xxxxx writes: There is no disqualification for height listed in the GSD Standard..... therefore a judge is not allowed to wicket ANY entry. There are SUGGESTED HEIGHT RANGES FOR MALES AND FEMALES......but they are not listed as a disqualification. Not even a fault or serious fault. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 7, 2014 4:26:13 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Wickets and Scales & our Standard The Best In Show Daily AKC article came out today over the internet. One of the points or articles is about 'Wickets and Scales' and the first paragraph states that some Breeds have HEIGHT and WEIGHT disqualifications in their Breed Standard. It also states that ONLY THOSE BREEDS may be measured or weighed in the ring. I did see a German Shepherd Dog judge bring out a wicket and use it while judging at a Specialty show a few years ago. It sounds like this is not a legal practice for an AKC show for our German Shepherd Dog Breed? How is this to be handled if a judge does this? So much of the GSD or any Standard can be subjective..but I'm wondering at what level this can be taken to by a Breed Judge. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com From: Best In Show Daily Subject: Wickets and Scales Problems viewing this email? Click here To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to your address book. Thank you! WICKETS and SCALES By Patricia Proctor - AKC Field Rep As we all know, there are height or weight disqualifications in many breed standards as well as some class restrictions in several breeds. Only those breeds may be measured or weighed in the ring... 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