The Regional Club Parade at the National is very important in the sense that it allows members of clubs to have an active part in their breed's National Specialty as a group. It encourages newer club members not yet involved in showing or trialing to attend the National to participate in the Parade and introduces them to the premier dog show for the greatest breed in the world. THIS is important. Not many new people enjoy sitting for hours day in and day out watching a dog show but if they have a reason to be there that they feel is important, i.e. supporting THEIR club in the Regional Parade, then it's easy to introduce them around to all of the different venues while they are there and let them get a taste of the show world while actually feeling they are part of extravaganza. I dislike delays as much as anyone but you know, there is more to this than just running dogs around a ring. Both years that our club has participated in the Parades, we've had newer people to the breed attend our National for that specific reason only - and enjoy it and some are now attending Nationals on their own and as to putting it at the end of the day, I think part of the glory of the Parade is all of the spectator applause and the full arena and the 'hoopla'. Let's not dumb it down. lynda Check out our websites for constantly updated info and pictures www.falkrigiashepherds.com www.thecraftywoodchuck.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================