In a message dated 12/19/2006 12:07:40 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, edangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Additionally, if a handler chooses not to go to a specific series of shows, it means that most of his clients will not go either. This diminishes the numbers of entries because: ----------------------------------------- I have had the bad luck to be connected by contract to a top name handler, who for years refused to show the dog. His co-owner ( a judge!) finally got her courage up, and got another handler. The dog finished rapidly with 4 majors, all in specialties. This is a good example of the power of handlers. Even this prominent judge was afraid to cross this handler. I, meanwhile, was having a well deserved nervous breakdown. Cured me of big name handlers. Syd SYD MAILBERG 23910 SE 276TH ST MAPLE VALLEY, WA 98038 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================