Along this same line, in the German shows they award a rating to all dogs entered in a class such as SG or V. The judge walks down the line and congratulates each handler even if he is 13th and last in the class. That way all exhibitors receive a rating. I think that keeps exhibitors happy instead of being down when their dog doesn't place. Jack In a message dated 3/23/2008 8:48:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I must be a newby because when my little pup Risky went Best Puppy at the last couple of shows I was just thrilled with the Rosettes and prizes. I hung all the ribbons so everyone could see. She also was awarded doggy toys which we play with. with her allot. Just me - the newby. Sharon Allbright Member GSDC of Sacramento Valley, Inc since 1970 Member GSDCA since 1977 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Scheubler" <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx> To: <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <regattagsd@xxxxxxx>; "freelist" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 8:03 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Entries & Clubs I guess you can tell that the people responding are dog show veterans -- don't you remember the feeling when you got your first dog show trophy? Remember when colors other than purple were important? We may not care about trophies or rosettes, but when you are a newbie it is special. It is hard enough for newbies to win - now you want to take that little symbol of victory away also??? Think about it. Ruth ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================