I hope this thread ends soon. I believe in clapping for the dog you like, although as a judge, I refrain from clapping for dogs.(.other than mine :-) of course.) or your friends' dogs for good sportsmanship. Sure the local dogs get all the applause, but not always. I also believe if clapping is going on, clap for all of them. I hate to see a round of applause for a dog, and the next dog, dead silence. That is not right. Clapping for dogs have no bearing on promoting newbies, in my opinion. Georgia has a lot of dog shows, specialties and all breed. The clubs work hard for majors and the judges are good. If they don't like your dog, doesn't make them a bad judge. Just don't show to him/her again until you get the dog they might like...maybe never. Pulling dogs to break majors is just unsportsmanlike conduct. Don't do that. I see where Jim Moses kept his finished dog in so as not to break the major. I have done that, too. I see nothing wrong with that. I am sure he whispered to the judge the dog finished and wants to hold the major. I wish the Georgia clubs the best and not let a disgruntled person or two upset the great job you guys are doing to help build majors for your club. Peggy Lee ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================