In 1965 my puppy bitch went 4th in her Futurity class under Dr. William Redlicht (sp) and I was given a trophy and ribbon. That trophy went to work with me, to a family dinner and anywhere else I could show it off. It was A VERY big deal. I believe new people need to receive an award should their dog place, and for their participation in this new sport. That 1965 win was an inspiration that began a journey for the next 40 plus years....or perhaps, lead me on the road to doggie insanity. Helen Franklin Put an A O E in the PED-I-GREE ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================