In a message dated 1/16/06 9:57:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, BonJenShepherds@xxxxxxx writes: But once you know it's not a major do you still put the dog in and take the points even though your dog doesn't need them. That was my question. When I first saw this heading, I thought it was another dating service, and I was going to ignore it. But, then I figured any knowledge is good, so I opened it. It depends on if you think the rules are important. The AKC does require a dog entered, on the grounds, to be shown, unless limping, sick or for some other reason. It is not legal to pull your dog to allow someone else to get a point. On the other hand, I remember when looking for a major, not showing if the entry dropped as a courtesy to the other exhibitors. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================