In a message dated 9/12/08 10:56:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, helenfranklin520@xxxxxxx writes: A title, even that of Grand Victor, is one persons opinion on one day. I think it's grate that we get to have many opinions! I have to agree with Helen, (as I most often do). On any given day, under any given judge, with any given dog, a winner can be different. That is why Scoop was such an accomplishment, even though it was done under a limited number of judges. The performance on that day can mean a lot, and also who else is being shown. I happen to think Army was a fantastic pick for Grand Victor. I have to assume it was a great dog that beat him. Any judge can chose any dog. It is always up to the person in the center of the ring, and I wasn't there. All I know is that if I were showing an open dog, and the previous year's Grand Victor came into the ring, I would have a real sinking feeling. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================