I am catching up with this topic late, so I apologize if we have moved on past this. However, who hasn't done this? I would and have done it! If I had a dog..that I thought was just "ok" not a great one..I would show him where I thought I could win. If my handler can do well under this judge..and it is to my advantage..why not do it..that is part of playing the sport. I am acknowledging that the judge may not know his you know what from a hole in the ground..but I know my handler will get a look..whatever it takes. On the flip side..If I have a really good one..I won't waste it in this venue under a judge who doesn't know the breed, even if my handler has an edge. Too risky. the point is..this should be my choice, based on my knowledge of the judge, the dog, the handler and in what ring the dog looks his best. Christine > [Original Message] > From: Sally <sally@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <edangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>; showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 12/19/2006 12:03:28 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: interesting > > I find that often majors are built by handlers that do well under certain > judges at the all breeds, not that the judges are always good. > +++++++++++++++++++++ > > Yup and that was my whole point. > sally > > > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================