Friday, October 07, 2011

FIRST GROUP OF NATIONAL PIX

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Sunday, October 02, 2011

Everything must end

We are home. It was a great national and relaxed and no one seemed to get up tight.
 
I thought that was a factor of the show last year, but it is the reflection of Bill Burgraff.  He is everywhere working on details and showing how much fun a dog show can be. He lets his personality reflect in the show, and the people who attended appreciated it. There was more laughter this year than most.  I also did talk to Bill and he was thinking of resigning from doing the National. I did all I could to get him to change his mind. I will know in a few days what he decides to do. Either way, we all should thank him.
 
I loved what Ed did. He has always said that the first four or five Selects are what is meaningful and after that, if they are good enough to go Select the placing are not important. That is what he did. Now, some may not like that, and might want to brag about being Select 8 instead of Select 11. But, I have to agree with Ed. It is important for the top few, and the rest are quality enough to be Select.  I have never seen anyone else with the ability to know and remember so much about dogs and bitches as Ed, and it was very sad for me to hear he was not going to do another National. We have four years to change his mind.  I know it must be hard on him, but he has so much to offer to the breed.
 
I never saw so much outpouring of good will in the way people treated Summer. She was thrilled to be accepted into our family and I hope she continues to show the dedication.  People like Sally and Molly went way out of the way to encourage her.  Jimmy had kind word, Leslie and so many others said how well she did.  Bob Grady has been a big factor in her dedication.  It is hard for me to remember she is but 10 years old.
 
The Drapers were thrilled to go first with Asgard's Icon.  And I saw so many incredible animals this year.  We breed each time to improve the breed, so after a few years of doing that, we should have this quality.
 
Thanks for letting me share my thoughts with you.  At times I get tired and think about just watching the show, but I do get so much response that I plan to do this until they pry my laptop from my cold dead lap.
 
Stay well everyone and we will do this again next year in Colorado.
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Saturday, October 01, 2011

That's all there is

1. ELI    EX
 
2. FREE AND EASY    EX
 
3. I'M ALL THAT MATTERS    EX
 
4. RAY BEARONE
 
5. PATRON    EX
 
6. IKE 
 
7. CAPTAIN CRUNCH 
 
8. FIRST
 
9. KNIGHT    EX
 
10. HIGH  FIVE 
 
11. GRAYSON   EX
 
12. CACIQUE   EX
 
13. HIGH VOLTAGE   EX
 
14. FIOS  
 
15. DESBEARADO
 
16. GOODFELLO   EX
 
17. CHAM'S DONATELLO 
 
18. FEATURE PRESENTATION   EX
 
19. HITMAN   EX
 
20. PROMISE KEEPER Winner's dog who finished as well.
 
What a kick. Ed didn't announce all 20 of them would be select as he has done in the past. He got the best of the best and it is another one for the books.
Thanks for joining me, and see in Denver. Bob helped me to hold it together, and it was a fun day. 
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Twenty Selects

Here we go with the males. We took a break for lunch and got back just in time.   Bob is flirting with the video girl, and I don't blame her.  Gary just came by to talk to Tony and everyone is getting their bibs. 
 
I can tell the tension building and everyone is getting ready for the BIG SHOW.  I congratulated Bob Funk and he is jazzed.  Very cool for them. As well as Frank and Kriss and Fred and Ellen.  I think Eli will go Grand Victor and what I saw yesterday on Friday, I know who is going to win.
 
There they are, in the ring.
 
Male specials all around the ring.
 
Ed is working the ring and laughing with the handlers.  Christine and Steve Granger are here and I need to spend some time with them. They can always make me laugh.  Now Ed is counting to cut the classes, or rather divide them. I think he will cut later. We start with 55 males after the absentees.
 
Bob Bergraff is here and wants to talk to us.  Seems Rita needs a ride to the airport, but we are leaving at three thirty in the morning.  Ginny just came by to talk about the growing tension.
 
First is Abby with BB Cody V Kiridler. I can't see her because Bobby is in my way.  Linda brings out Navigator and she is looking as great as always.   Kevin is behind me asking for candy.  Summer gave him some. I told him he doesn't need any more candy.  Lenny is out there with Ray Bearone. 
 
George comes in with First Knight, one of the Army sons.  Up next is Learning to Fly.  That is a nice substantial dog and looks ready to go.  Elizabeth brings out Secret Agent. 
 
It is Mike with All That Matters (Kobe).  He is a great looking and moving dog.  Captain Crunch with Jammie. A very handsom dog.  The number one herding dog in the country.
 
They stand and Ed looks them over, and walks down the line and looks at them each and takes a step and looks again and tells them "OK guys, one time around."  Of they go for the day in Topeka.
 
The next group starts with Patron. I love the dog, but I have spent some time with him, and he is a super dog. They go out, and in comes the next group.  Patron is Select in Canada and America, and Excellent. 
 
Patron takes his pass with Bill Tank.  Out comes High Five.
 
Hello again everyone! It's Summer Khatib again. The dog show is very fun watching all the dogs and bitches. Or, should I say, all the BEAUTIFUL dogs and bitches.
 
Everyone at the show keeps stopping by at our announcers table to get some candy and cookies. Last night we bought three bags of candy, and four packages of cookies.
 
We had a spectacular lunch buffet today. It consisted of: mashed potatoes, country fried steak, and soup.
 
And now, back to the show....
 
Front and center in the ring is champion Peter's Elite Name Your Poise-n'. Next up is, champion Amber's RJ Of Scher-Lo.
 
Finally... he is taking them all around.
 
I'm baaack. So don't look for good spelling or political talk.  Harley Davidson is out there now. What a great breeder must have produced him.  He has that there Asgard name on him, so he must be a good dog.  Double Down is out there. 
 
Grayson with Al Martin.  That is a good looking dog, perfect breeding.  Year of the Gentleman is there lots of style.  Ed looks calm and this dog was reserve winner's Dog from last years's national.  Standing Outside The Fire is there. That is a stallion type of dog, and it is impressive to see how much type we have on our dogs now. 
 
Next up is Nancy with League of His Own, Turbo. He was Winner's Dog last year and Winner's Dog and Select and this years Maturity Victor.  Roxanne has him in great condition and that is a dog with a lot of style.   Olivia brings out Key Largogh V Marjo. He already has gone Select. 
 
High Voltage with Sylvain.  I have always admired this dog. Georgie is standing behind me and entertaining the crowd.  That's the end of the line and Ed walks over looking down and now looks them over and stands back to watch them go by. He looks at them at both sides.
 
Out with the old and in with the new. The fatigue factor is setting in. And just with me.  In front is Cacique.  Cacique is out there for examination and has gone Select before, I think. But, remember you should not listen to me for valid comments.  Ed makes a lot of notes. Now an all black, Solitaire N; Black Jack. I have always liked this dog.  Heart of Gold. A big substantial dog.
 
I need something to make this interesting. Bob and I are doing the best we can, but we are going to get into trouble.  Rascal is there now another of the Army sons. We are currently breeding an Army daughter to Big Ben.  When we get home we will know if it worked.  Leslie with Fios. Down and Back just like the rest of them. No changes and a bit boring doing the same thing. 
 
JR goes out there with Chad. Another deep bodied substantial dog.  Next up is Bloomsberry's In Thyme with Terressa.  Maybe I should just head to the airport and go home. I am not doing anything here but repeating the catalogue which you all could get on line. 
 
Channing brings out Jack Bauer.  Another dog I have seen a lot and I have always admired him.  That's the end of the class, so there they go posing and waiting for Channing to get there, and there he is.
 
They take a pass and now Ed is only looking at the curtain side and now they bring in the next group.   Eli in the front with Kent.  Kent brings him out and he is one good looking dog.  There he goes and Ed watches him. 
 
Another Frasano dog, Desbearado, the sire of all the winners so far. That is one handsome dog.  Art has him and the crowd likes this dog.  Storm's A' Brewing is there with Ross.  Bill Basu has Goodfella.  A lot of dog.  He is only four but sure is fully matured. 
 
Greg brings out Donatello. Isn't a turtle?  A good looking dog and rich in pigment.  I love the deep body type. To tell the truth if I was to say what I see, all I would say is I see a lot of people's backs.  There goes another good one.
 
Iza came by and so is Bill Basu in front of us.  Sean brings to Ed Santana.  Me & Bobby McGee with Cindy Tellefson.  I have seen this dog before and know he is a good one.  Mojito.  It is 3:00 and we still have a lot of show to go.  Tony thinks there are another 15 dogs to go, so two more groups.  Mojito has his fan club, and he is a good looking young fellow.  He also has a good handler. They stand in a group and Ed looks them over and has them take another trip.  573 is now Select Excelent. I don't think I listed them anyway, so check with Michel.
 
To the center of the ring is Feature Presentation.  Another of the deep bodied dark dogs.  I see a trend in the breed.  Zomer takes the ring.  I love the style of dog.  Not any interest in the dogs from the crowd.  Lots of babble, but not cheering.
 
I am thinking I like Kobe best so far.  Scott brings to Ed Galaxy.  He might be a brother to last year's Grand Victrix. But I might just be making that up to make it interesting. Now Paul Johnson, Bob Eaton,k Dave Rinke and DD are in front of me.  DD looks great this year.  Not that he didn't in the past. 
 
Zak has Johnnie Black.   Johnnie Black is a nice young dog, but is young. I think he might turn into a great one in the future. He did a lot of winning in California. 
 
Jon has Victor, a Samuri son. We, of course had a Samuri daughter, Honey Be Good who is the dam of Kirk. It is all about me. I can find a way to talk about me any time.
 
Here comes Jimmie.  He takes on his role as a handler/judge with Ike. This year's Canadian Grand Victor.   I like that dog. I would love to see him move more.
 
Hitman is there with JR. He has done a lot of winning. Now Dances with Eagles.  A very deep bodied dog.  Ed looks them over and walks to the end. He still looks fresh and tells them to take a pass.  Jim York came by and I did some legal work for the Temperament Committee so we did talk about them. 
 
Comfort break.  And they are back.
 
New group.  Ed stands out there and she brings him Eddison.  Gary Szymzyk is here talking to us. It is still quiet in her. This is a good looking outline. I love the ribbing.
 
Now Kelly with Free and Easy.  An Aries son and one I have liked before.  Having this much free time is not good for me. I might say things I would regret. And that has never happened before.  I do like this dog, and so does the crowd. 
 
Christie brings in 777. I do like his number.  It is English Channel.  Nice proportions.  Christie has run for three days and looks fresh as the day we got here. 
 
Leanna takes in Johan Santana and looks good, so does the dog. 
 
Now the Veteran dog, Hawk.  Looks like a young dog.  Now the older Veteran, Here Comes Trouble.
 
Next The Guz with the Winner's Dog Here Comes Trouble.  Here we go with the cutting board.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Almost done

Here we go with the males. We took a break for lunch and got back just in time.   Bob is flirting with the video girl, and I don't blame her.  Gary just came by to talk to Tony and everyone is getting their bibs. 
 
I can tell the tension building and everyone is getting ready for the BIG SHOW.  I congratulated Bob Funk and he is jazzed.  Very cool for them. As well as Frank and Kriss and Fred and Ellen.  I think Eli will go Grand Victor and what I saw yesterday on Friday, I know who is going to win.
 
There they are, in the ring.
 
Male specials all around the ring.
 
Ed is working the ring and laughing with the handlers.  Christine and Steve Granger are here and I need to spend some time with them. They can always make me laugh.  Now Ed is counting to cut the classes, or rather divide them. I think he will cut later. We start with 55 males after the absentees.
 
Bob Bergraff is here and wants to talk to us.  Seems Rita needs a ride to the airport, but we are leaving at three thirty in the morning.  Ginny just came by to talk about the growing tension.
 
First is Abby with BB Cody V Kiridler. I can't see her because Bobby is in my way.  Linda brings out Navigator and she is looking as great as always.   Kevin is behind me asking for candy.  Summer gave him some. I told him he doesn't need any more candy.  Lenny is out there with Ray Bearone. 
 
George comes in with First Knight, one of the Army sons.  Up next is Learning to Fly.  That is a nice substantial dog and looks ready to go.  Elizabeth brings out Secret Agent. 
 
It is Mike with All That Matters (Kobe).  He is a great looking and moving dog.  Captain Crunch with Jammie. A very handsom dog.  The number one herding dog in the country.
 
They stand and Ed looks them over, and walks down the line and looks at them each and takes a step and looks again and tells them "OK guys, one time around."  Of they go for the day in Topeka.
 
The next group starts with Patron. I love the dog, but I have spent some time with him, and he is a super dog. They go out, and in comes the next group.  Patron is Select in Canada and America, and Excellent. 
 
Patron takes his pass with Bill Tank.  Out comes High Five.
 
Hello again everyone! It's Summer Khatib again. The dog show is very fun watching all the dogs and bitches. Or, should I say, all the BEAUTIFUL dogs and bitches.
 
Everyone at the show keeps stopping by at our announcers table to get some candy and cookies. Last night we bought three bags of candy, and four packages of cookies.
 
We had a spectacular lunch buffet today. It consisted of: mashed potatoes, country fried steak, and soup.
 
And now, back to the show....
 
Front and center in the ring is champion Peter's Elite Name Your Poise-n'. Next up is, champion Amber's RJ Of Scher-Lo.
 
Finally... he is taking them all around.
 
I'm baaack. So don't look for good spelling or political talk.  Harley Davidson is out there now. What a great breeder must have produced him.  He has that there Asgard name on him, so he must be a good dog.  Double Down is out there. 
 
Grayson with Al Martin.  That is a good looking dog, perfect breeding.  Year of the Gentleman is there lots of style.  Ed looks calm and this dog was reserve winner's Dog from last years's national.  Standing Outside The Fire is there. That is a stallion type of dog, and it is impressive to see how much type we have on our dogs now. 
 
Next up is Nancy with League of His Own, Turbo. He was Winner's Dog last year and Winner's Dog and Select and this years Maturity Victor.  Roxanne has him in great condition and that is a dog with a lot of style.   Olivia brings out Key Largogh V Marjo. He already has gone Select. 
 
High Voltage with Sylvain.  I have always admired this dog. Georgie is standing behind me and entertaining the crowd.  That's the end of the line and Ed walks over looking down and now looks them over and stands back to watch them go by. He looks at them at both sides.
 
Out with the old and in with the new. The fatigue factor is setting in. And just with me.  In front is Cacique.  Cacique is out there for examination and has gone Select before, I think. But, remember you should not listen to me for valid comments.  Ed makes a lot of notes. Now an all black, Solitaire N; Black Jack. I have always liked this dog.  Heart of Gold. A big substantial dog.
 
I need something to make this interesting. Bob and I are doing the best we can, but we are going to get into trouble.  Rascal is there now another of the Army sons. We are currently breeding an Army daughter to Big Ben.  When we get home we will know if it worked.  Leslie with Fios. Down and Back just like the rest of them. No changes and a bit boring doing the same thing. 
 
JR goes out there with Chad. Another deep bodied substantial dog.  Next up is Bloomsberry's In Thyme with Terressa.  Maybe I should just head to the airport and go home. I am not doing anything here but repeating the catalogue which you all could get on line. 
 
Channing brings out Jack Bauer.  Another dog I have seen a lot and I have always admired him.  That's the end of the class, so there they go posing and waiting for Channing to get there, and there he is.
 
They take a pass and now Ed is only looking at the curtain side and now they bring in the next group.   Eli in the front with Kent.  Kent brings him out and he is one good looking dog.  There he goes and Ed watches him. 
 
Another Frasano dog, Desbearado, the sire of all the winners so far. That is one handsome dog.  Art has him and the crowd likes this dog.  Storm's A' Brewing is there with Ross.  Bill Basu has Goodfella.  A lot of dog.  He is only four but sure is fully matured. 
 
Greg brings out Donatello. Isn't a turtle?  A good looking dog and rich in pigment.  I love the deep body type. To tell the truth if I was to say what I see, all I would say is I see a lot of people's backs.  There goes another good one.
 
Iza came by and so is Bill Basu in front of us.  Sean brings to Ed Santana.  Me & Bobby McGee with Cindy Tellefson.  I have seen this dog before and know he is a good one.  Mojito.  It is 3:00 and we still have a lot of show to go.  Tony thinks there are another 15 dogs to go, so two more groups.  Mojito has his fan club, and he is a good looking young fellow.  He also has a good handler. They stand in a group and Ed looks them over and has them take another trip.  573 is now Select Excelent. I don't think I listed them anyway, so check with Michel.
 
To the center of the ring is Feature Presentation.  Another of the deep bodied dark dogs.  I see a trend in the breed.  Zomer takes the ring.  I love the style of dog.  Not any interest in the dogs from the crowd.  Lots of babble, but not cheering.
 
I am thinking I like Kobe best so far.  Scott brings to Ed Galaxy.  He might be a brother to last year's Grand Victrix. But I might just be making that up to make it interesting. Now Paul Johnson, Bob Eaton,k Dave Rinke and DD are in front of me.  DD looks great this year.  Not that he didn't in the past. 
 
Zak has Johnnie Black.   Johnnie Black is a nice young dog, but is young. I think he might turn into a great one in the future. He did a lot of winning in California. 
 
Jon has Victor, a Samuri son. We, of course had a Samuri daughter, Honey Be Good who is the dam of Kirk. It is all about me. I can find a way to talk about me any time.
 
Here comes Jimmie.  He takes on his role as a handler/judge with Ike. This year's Canadian Grand Victor.   I like that dog. I would love to see him move more.
 
Hitman is there with JR. He has done a lot of winning. Now Dances with Eagles.  A very deep bodied dog.  Ed looks them over and walks to the end. He still looks fresh and tells them to take a pass.  Jim York came by and I did some legal work for the Temperament Committee so we did talk about them. 
 
Comfort break.  And they are back.
 
New group.  Ed stands out there and she brings him Eddison.  Gary Szymzyk is here talking to us. It is still quiet in her. This is a good looking outline. I love the ribbing.
 
Now Kelly with Free and Easy.  An Aries son and one I have liked before.  Having this much free time is not good for me. I might say things I would regret. And that has never happened before.  I do like this dog, and so does the crowd. 
 
Christie brings in 777. I do like his number.  It is English Channel.  Nice proportions.  Christie has run for three days and looks fresh as the day we got here. 
 
Leanna takes in Johan Santana and looks good, so does the dog. 
 
Now the Veteran dog, Hawk.  Looks like a young dog.  Now the older Veteran, Here Comes Trouble.
 
Next The Guz with the Winner's Dog Here Comes Trouble.  Here we go with the cutting board.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

miss summer and truman

The real deal

Here are the numbers:
 
1 GVX 610 Encore
 
2.  604   Pochahontas
 
3.  602   Aspen
 
4.  612   Bow Chica Bow Wow
 
5.  614   Then Came Me
 
6.  609   Dirty Look
 
7.  616 Gone With The Wind
 
8.  630 Capri
 
9 643   Kellie
 
10.  647 Diamonds Rforever
 
11.  617 Gingerbread Cookie
 
12  645   Betsy
 
13 632    Gypsy Black Rythem
 
14.   639   Devine
 
15.  539    Heiress   Winner's Bitch
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Select Bitches

I am talking to Julie Harel and Marilyn Sgarbossa and they are here from Canada and wanted to say hello to Sigrid and everyone back home in Quebec and Ontario.    They had a good trip and ready for the big day.  Julie showed in the Canadian National so she knows what it is like.
 
I sit corrected.  Summer was invited to the college orchestra, not the highschool.  Like what I said was not good enough. Kirk is standing on the announcer's table.  I don't see anyone yelling about it.   Paula is here with Harley and dressed in Harley Davidson stuff.  Julie is sitting with us now to see the view. It is the best seat in the house.
 
Now Bobby is here and shirts in black.  I see the Juniors are getting ready to go in for presentation class.  I see Rita is talking to The Guz.   Now the place is starting to look like a dog show and Paula came up to the table too. 
 
Now the Presentation Class. The Obedience winners. Victor is in and I can't hear the name, but a good looking dog. Shannon is there, I think it is Tupak, or something like that. Now the High Schoring Dog in trial a Bi with Vickey.  Top Scoring dog in trial that is a German shepherd with Barbara Vitner.   A lot of work went into that.  Paula doesn't know what she is talking about. 
 
In come the kids. And what a group.  That does bring a cheer from the crowd. 
 
Hi everyone, it's Summer! Specials Bitches are in. There are 42 bitches just standing around with their handlers.
 
Kirk is fast asleep under the announcers' table. He is sooo adorable.
 
Everything right now is slow moving. The ring stewart is still checking in all the bitches. As I can see, this should be quite a LONG class.
 
The judge already pulled his first group of five bitches. He is having them go around.
 
Evan is back.
 
First is Cindy with Mariner's Akaya, and she takes her pass.  The second is Lenny with Jerrwen's Aspen.  Next is Regency's Poshahontas V Kridler with Mike.  Next in the catalog is Madison Avenue who was moved to the back to avoid conflict with her kennel mate. This will be Madison's seventh select if she does it, that would break the record of Angelique.  Next in line is Lyloak's Isn't She Lovely with Phillip.   Paula is sitting at the table with us and carping on stuff.   Abby has Stonewall's Dirty Look.  Of course they are all Champions, so I am saving finger strength.  Could it be more quiet?   Nothing going on. I walked up to the bleachers and said hello to Bob Eaton, Dave Rinke and Paul Johnson. They are sitting with Bill Leonard.  After the morning with Summer, Jacqueling, Paula and Karen Taylor I needed some testosterone injection.
 
Bill Tank has Eko-Lan N EMJ'S Encore. The crowd does like her.  Ed tells them to take them around and there they go. 
 
In comes the second group.  Kent with Tazzman's Ariel.  Jeff has Hickoryhills Bow Chica Wow Wow.  Sean brings out Lyloak's Fresca.  Then Scottie goes out with Whitside's Then Came Me a very nice looking sable. Jon is in there with Hienerburg's Gone With The Wind Depahl.
 
I just had a long talk with Bill Bergraaf.  So, I missed a lot. I am talking to Joanna Rand, and I left Paula in charge and she didn't do anything.  Normal.
 
I don't know where we are, but Channing Sheets is in the ring with Phil-Car's Lucy Lu, TC.  I love the actress.  Now Al Martin with Almar's Sasshey.  Shey is a Ray Bearone daughter. Boy have Frank and Kris made an impact on the breed. I see Kris is in front of me with a skweeker.   I don't know the handler but she has Foxhaven- Jyjoy good Girl Gone Bad of Windfall. Out goes the group with hopes and dreams, so far.
 
In comes the next seven. Magnificent.   They stack with Scottie in front and there he goes to the front.  Scott has Greay Pine's Hallee. A whole lot of champions. Bart came by and got a cookie.  Bart says we need milk.  Everyone is a critic.  JR is there with Tebenobe Stimulus Plan Scarab.  Then we have Scott Mayle with Bon Jen's La Dee Dah.  The Guz is staying here to talk to Bob The Voice of The National.  Michael Cheeks is next to the table and Rita just walked by. 
 
Now George is there with Carousel Farms Capri. I talked to George this morning in the elevator and he tells me he has a new work-out program. I don't know what it is, but it sure is working. Ron Nunnerly walked by talking to Sherie Moses. I like that bitch George has, and I don't think I have seen her before, but I must have, she is a good one.  Ed makes some notes. I will have to ask him what he writes.
 
Sundown's Mercedes is out there now with a young handler.  What great shoe laces. Bright orange with black shoes and orange soles.  I guess I am bored if I am talking clothing.  The bitch runs along the wall and tries to leave at the end of it.
 
Sylvain brings out an all black, Harmonia's Gypsyblack Rhythm.   Mostly owners clapping.   Greg brings out Zukerdok's Thunderbirg.  Nice style and type.  They stand and stack and everyone still thinks they are going Grand Victrix.  I don't think Ed has made up his mind as he wants them to take a pass.  And Ed shrugs and they go out. Ed is talking to Bob Grady to get directions and in comes another group. There sure are a lot of bitches.
 
In front is Elizabeth.   She has the Cheeks bitch.  Linda Bankhead is on the end, but I suspect won't be at the end.  Elizabeth comes to the middle to be judged, (they all have to be at some time, if not by Ed, then someone), with Trafalgar's I Told U So, a Rollins daughter.  Boy did Army look great. As good as when he won GV.  Speaking of Army an Army daughter is in there now with Phil-Car's Rachell.  Paula is gone so that we can now talk about her.  Christie is ther with a great bling top and a very very pretty bitch, Echo-Cham's Devine. The crowd likes her.  Next up is Tanbarks 2muchbling Joelle.  That is the end of the catalog.
 
I guess the rest is move-ups, veterans, and winner's bitch.
 
I was premature.   Jimmie is up there with Kaleef's Kellie V Kenlyn a Bronson daughter.
 
Diane has Karizmas Chiffon Von Loaar.    Zoe is here now and talking to Jacqueline.  Linda has D'Cans Diamonnds R forever.  Very nice type and Ed goes over her.  No temperament problems yet.   That is the end of the line and they all stack so I guess that is it for the regular entries.
 
Ed walks over towards them. He looks in great condition and wearing a charcoal suit and a black t-shirt and cap and tells them to "give me a lap" and they do. 
 
First is Liz with Cresecent Moon's Enchantress V Kenlyn.  Second is Kelly with Jerrrwens
 Madison Avenue. Third is Elizabeth with Liebchen's Shebearezade. Elizaeth looks great with a blue shift.  I asked Jacqueline about clothes. I know nothing.
 
Madison is very up and the crowd is behind her.  She is nine now and still looks great. I hope she makes the cut. 
 
Leslie comes out with an all black bitch Stonewall's Maja's Black Diamond.  I have trouble seeing a black dog, but I can see she is a good one.   This is the last group and then the unkindest cut of them all. Now we have Joell's Golddigger of Jeseffan.  I think that is a move-up. 
 
Winner's Bitch Winsomes Heiress V Depahl.  I think she should go Select. The crowd thinks so too. She sure is in great condition. 
 
Tish brings into the ring the Veteran Bitch Edales Eddison.  She is a Champion and poses perfectly.   Ed tells her to take her around.  Then we get The Veteran Bitch with Alex Ch Cresthaven's Deju-Ur.
 
And they line up and Ed looks them over and nods his head and he stares at the first one and then own the line.  He is at the end and looks them over and says to stay there and he calls for another group and then they all come in.  There goes the first two from the last group and I guess jsut for practice.
 
YES. In come the entire class.  Holly Cow!  How Ed does this I have no idea. If he does what he usually does, he will now pull his keepers. 
 
The ring stewards are in the middle.  And Ed seems to be on a break but the handlers aren't.  We have the best cookies today. I bought them from the store last night. 
 
Ed is talking to the club and says there are a lot of great ones, but some have to go, so bare with him. 
 
Ed takes the first group and looks at them.  Now he divides off another group and takes them around, another seven.  Seven seems to be the key.  JR, moves up the next bunch.  Ed sets those aside and doesn't seem to notice that JR moves his group and JR yess and then he gets Ed's attenti on and Ed looks at that group.  He holds his lapels and gives them a good look.  NOW the next seven.  There they go.  Very interesting that he retains that knowledge, but he has one of the best minds I have ever seen, in or out of shepherds.
 
Now he divides another seven out, (I don't want to say cuts) and there they go.  Only four there so maybe that was the end.  Seven more and that ends with Linda. Another seven, and some applause and I don't know why or for whom the bell tolls.  Ed is giving everyone a good look and taht must be it as he heads to the front.
 
He is taking to the handlers, or maybe the dogs, and he takes out his notes and he pulls Akaya, Aspen, Pochohanas Ain't She Lovely, Dirty, Encore, Ariel, Wow Wow, Fresca, Then came me, Gone with the Wind, Ginger Bread Cookie, Betsy, Thriller, Stimulas Plan La De Da, Capri, and too many to keep naming. Ed is keeping a lot now and sends a lot to keep, and the first cut is going to be small. 
 
Ed is done and talks to what he put to the end.  He went from 43 overall to 32, so he has eleven to cut out and gives them a look.  The eternal eleven take a pass, Ed goes up to them and pulls Donna, and lets the rest of them go.
 
Ed is out there checking his list twice. Too many people in front of me.  Ed nods his head and goes down the line looking them over, and he seems fine with the 33 he has in the ring. I doubt we will have 33 Selects.  Ed asks for the mike.  He says hello and says he has 31 and has to get rid of a few and you won't be happy, and that is tough. I love a sensitive man.
 
They tahke a pass against the wall, seven again.  He looks at them at th end.   He sets them back.  There is no way to know what is going on, but this way everyone in the ring still is happy.  Now another group and he watches them against the end and not on the side. Now another group.  And now the last group and he looks at them against the wall.  Watch for the runners, it is dangerous out there. Ed is making notes again and give them directions. Everyone is posing and the tension is growing. 
 
He moves one dog to th side and walks down the entire class and pulls another Elizabeth. This might be his next cut. Two pulled so far and he is almost at the end.  He pulls three more.  He has six more. No sense trying to get names yet. He counts what he has left and makes a note and goes to the front. I suspectt the sad six are about done for the day, but what do I know?
 
He pulls Nancy so now there are Seven and he is going down the line again.  He counts again and goes over to the simple seven and tells them to take a run again, and some applause.  Ed gives them a look and pulls one and the six continue and now Ed looks them over and he kept the Winner's Bitch and excuses the others.
 
There are still a shit load of bitches in the ring, I think 28.  Ed cuts the class into a group, and from here I can't see how many yet. Eight go around .  Now he says another bunch of bitches and hasn't changed the order. 
 
Akaya goes to the side, and Ariel, (these might be his keepers), he looks them over and he is looking at his notes.  No way to know which group those two are in.  Ed looks them over again and from his first group he has pulled two and takes the rest around again.  Seven there.  Big name handlers in there.  He pulls Sassney to that Side Group and he looks at them and now pulls another group. 
 
Ed tells them to take another lap, and stop back here.  He pulls La Dee Dah, then 2muchbling and he leaves the rest over here. In that group there re five, the final five I think.  And, not in a good way.  Yes, those are excused.
 
Now there are still 20 left.  This might be it.  Ed looks htem over and looks to the front. He hasn't moved any yet,they are still in order, so this might be the ones he will keep but rearrange.  He takes half the class around. Bob knows the name so we should be able to say who is up there.
 
Now he takes the rest of them, Bob's bitch at home got out, but they just got her. Good news.
 
Ed is about ready to start the arranging.  NOW Some tension.
 
Ed looks them over and looks at his notes, and looks up again and again as he checks his notes. He stands back and checks his notes again.  Everyone is getting a good look but only in his group.  There they go again and Ed watches them against the wall.  Ed pulls Fresca and Thriller. He moves to the next group. I don't think I want to be pulled. It can be good to be picked, but not in this ring. Nine just went around, but there are more he pulled La De Da, and he checks his notes and he looks closer and he goes down the line and says something to Liz and they both smile and pulls Enchantress.  And he pulls Kelly with Madison Avenue.  Over in the hell area are five.  Summer is helping me count and there go the final five.  I think.  And yes, there they go. 
 
There are fifteen in there now, and Ed looks them over.  He counts and divides off the group half and half and there they Aspen, Phocohantas, I can type as fast as Bob names them.  Now the second group. There they go with Bill Basu in front. Betsy, Capri, Gypsy, and he says they are all Select, all 15, lot's of happy people. Pulled out Encor, moved up Aspen, Bow Chica Wawa. And the rest I don't know the others, but they are all Select.  There goes Ginger Bread, Syvaine, Bill Basu, Christie, and he pull Linda wth Diamonds are for ever and puts her up a few.
 
Encore is in front, and I wonder if he is going to put up brother and sister for GV and GVX.  Phocahonatas. Aspin, Wow Wow, Then Came Me and Dirty Look. Gone with the Wind, Capri, Kelly, Ginger Bread Cookie and others.  THAT'S IT!
 
 
 
 
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

The day of days

Here I am for another day. There is no one in the place except you and me. The lights are bright, the grass is green, I have filled the candy jar, the air outside is cold and crisp and another dog show begins.
 
Tedi mentioned and I agree that this National has been pleasant, relaxed and comfortable. It is much like last year and I thought in Utah it was because of he small entry. But, now I think it is a reflection of Bill Bergraff and his easy going attitude. Everyone is having a good time, no one is uptight, and there seems to be nothing going on to cause any trouble. The hotel is great, and the arena right here next to it, and even the vendors can watch the show.  Those running the arena seem willing to help in any way, and it is just a relaxed atmosphere everywhere.
 
I am so pleased that people have been so complimentary to Summer.  Molly offered to give her some suggestions and Bob and Maryellen Kish said some nice things to her and her mom, and it made her feel good.  So many people have come up to her and said how well she did and how proud they were of her. This is the attitude I expect from German shepherd people and it is good to see.
 
We went to dinner last night with Jane Kerner, Pam Stossor, Jeff Mobeos. Summer and Jacquline.  It was, as always great fun.  Pat and Celeste Draper stopped by while we were back at the hotel, and we talked for a bit. Summer got her hands on Eli and Dexter. We saw Kobe, but he was in and out so we didn't get up and personal.    She also got to see Army in the Parade of Greats. I think she is starting to understand. 
 
Tedi is here now as is Tony and Gary Simzyk is here with Patti, too.  Now the crowd is getting here and Bob Grady has another purple suit.  I see the vendors are starting to open too.
 
This is it. The Big Day. The Main Event. The Great Day. The Top of The Top.  Let the good times roll.
 
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together