First off, they should test all the judges, all the handlers, and the field reps... if we are going to have to test every dog in competition, who's going to pay for it? Like so many AKC decisions, this one was obviously not thought thru...and is ridiculous. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: Doris E To: pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx Cc: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] new AKC rules........ha ha ha ha ha Peggy wrote: from another list.....shared by Peggy (wondering how the hell they're going to enforce THIS one!) This message was just posted on the Setter list - permission to cross post. Dick Fox foxtract@xxxxxxx<mailto:foxtract@xxxxxxx> This new rule will effect a lot of dogs....those on thyroid medication, antibiotics, allergy medications, joint supplements, etc. are theoretically banned from being shown Well, then in the interest of fairness, the same rules should apply to the Board of Directors of the AKC. Just my opinion, of course..........Doris E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1430 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:31 AM ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================