And, since the GSD is one of the most popular Breeds, people expect to see that GSD in the Group. The first time I was in Group with a GSD was with my Maggie. I was terrified. I had been in the Group before with Labs, but they aren't the LEAD dog. I was up against the top Old English and Aussie as well as some very prominent handlers. Yikes! I knew we didn't have a chance. But, I was so glad I stayed. The GSD will always get cheers. It was a great feeling to have the support of the crowd. The Judge did give her a second look but we didn't make the cut. Then again, the Judge may have been wondering who is this idiot handler with the GSD, LOL! Stay for Group, absolutely. Plus, I think it is a disservice to the Judge that put your dog up not to stay. JMHO. Laura Thomas -----Original Message----- From: SHOWGSD@xxxxxxx To: dir@xxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 7:24 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: staying for group In a message dated 6/2/07 6:48:58 PM, dir@xxxxxxxxxx writes: >I ALWAYS stay or group even if it is a judge that I know will not put up my dog. I hate twhen the GSD is not represented in the group. JMHO Kay Springer ww.showboatgsd.com Home of Ch. Rohan's Reward TC, HT aka "Strider" ************************************** ee what's free at http://www.aol.com. =========================================================================== OST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original uthor and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind re permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the howgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER F ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL ARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A IOLATION 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 =========================================================================== ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================