> That's why I think it might be better to start with a combined Match instead > - this could be put together rather quickly and would provide the momentum to > go forward with CH shows.
That is my feeling as well. It can be put together much more quickly and I think *quick* is needed here to keep the momentum going. I understand that few want to spend that kind of money traveling to a match that doesn't *count* for anything. Maybe it could be in conjunction with some AKC shows so some could justify the weekend. Other than that, just make it IRRESISTABLE, so everyone feels they simply must go! Make sure we have good judges, educational seminars and other stuff that is interesting to breeders and non-breeders alike. And I think an outdoor barbecue with really great food one evening would be great. I think it would be most interesting if we could get an AKC judge and UK/European breeder judge to work *together* in each ring. Might be a good experience for both! Laura Lang ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
