In a message dated 11/22/2006 2:52:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, Showgsd- Msg: #1 in digest From: "Donna" <onaluzlead@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: it's a dog show - not a horse race.... Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:14:00 -0500 Ok agreeing with most of what is being said...here is another idea, to go with so many of these comments. In watching the videos from the Futurities and then the Nationals, I kept wondering...I wonder if the judge when they watch this, see's it differently. I questioned that did they think they saw this or that, on that day because of the way the dog was presented and then did they think they Didn't see this or that...so in wondering that...I wonder if the judge agree'd to it...would they want like in most professional sports, instant replay. When watching some dogs, you think wow look at that shoulder, and then you slow it down and realize, hmmm not what I thought. Then you look at some rears that appear to be correct, when in fact most of these dogs running in your backyard loose with no lead and no speed would create a total different picture. Most of the time the speed gives the appearance of the shoulder looking better because the rear is driving so hard and it appears that the shoulder is throwing itself out there...then you also realize we focuses so much on follow through that some are kicking up so high we look like a different breed. What happened to close to the ground covering gait? So, back to the point, what about instant replay? There are 2 video camera's going at a National. Most Futurities have one...but the idea would help enable the judge to see things as they really are and not as we make them think they are seeing. (This of course is the breeder in me speaking, the handler is in another room getting ready to leave for Thanksgiving)...haha So, any idea's or input? I am just curious... Again Happy Thanksgiving to all...and when you watch the dog show tomorrow, you will see Leslie with Tiki, in the group...she went....ahhhh I will let you see it and not tell. Donna Aramist Kennels aka THE GIRLZ Home of many CH. Sel. Ex's, GVX, ROM's and wonderful pets too... www.girlzofaramist.com Hi Donna: If you know what you are looking at and REALLY KNOW IT>>>>>>>> >>>> Your Instant replay is in your mind and brain and heart and soul!! YOU KNOW IT....You SEE IT !!!!!!!!! FIRST TIME AROUND!!!!!!!!!!! JMO Barb W. ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================