I'm with Val, I still don't think the Rep. acted appropriately , but perhaps she was just pushed to far. I do think it is not for the good of the cause , for people that weren't there to write to AKC. Like our dog's , we get pretty protective towards our own. If letters are written they must be done with a concerned tone in them and with facts. Not belligerence and out of hearsay. As far as blaming the President goes...He/She has nothing to do with it. His duty is to call meetings to order. He can't even vote unless to break a tie. The Show Chairman is in Charge and their committees make the rules and enforce them. I've had GSD for over 38 years. I also handled all breeds for 20 years. Toy people are noted to be the nastiest to each other. GSD people may not like each other but when One is in need they will step up to the plate. However they are also noted as being the rudest most disrespectful people at a dog show. I've seen it from working on committees such as Parking, Building and grounds, Stewards, Grooming areas Etc. Now I'm not saying that ALL GSD people are like that, I've met and know a lot of VERY nice and considerate people in the GSD world. This list is a good example. You may not agree with my opinions but when I asked for help on anal glands problems. I can't count how many reply's I got and appreciated them ALL. It is Great to be able to agree to disagree without hate. Remember this is a GREAT SPORT! Let's not let and out of control Rep. or a few exhibitors ruin it for all of us. Judi **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================