> >Why shouldn't it include WDA?? WDA is a part of our organization. We >have >many people who show just in AKC obedience, or agility, or herding. >Shouldn't >they allowed to play a role if they want? The German Shepherd is not >limited >to just AKC conformation. And really, just because a person is not >currently >showing a dog does not mean that person doesn't know what it takes to show >one. Most of us have been down "in those trenches" at one point in our >lives. > >Tish Of course people involved with AKC obedience etc...should have a place in the GSDCA...but should we have WDA members who DO NOT show any AKC events making decisions for the AKC exhibitors? Also...Tish..things have changed...showing dogs today IS very different than 20 years ago...maybe even 10 years....Read Carolyn M's post... Sherry Willowlake Kennels ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================