I used to handle a number of breeds but not on the road continuously like some. It was never my main income. I paid more for my Motor Home than I did my house. Whether it is an RV or Truck/Van you add more expense for payments, tires, and general up keep and more insurance. That is not why I quit handling and went to judging. My knees and back just couldn't take the loading and unloading of crates, ex pen's, tables, chairs (that there was never time to sit in) tack boxes, and all the rest of the equipment. I watched other handlers and how they took care of their dogs and how they were presented in the ring. I saw handlers that did a great job in the ring but took very little time if any grooming, much less exercising the dogs. Others that groomed to perfection but had no rapport what so ever with the dog. A good handler is worth every penny. I don't mean the ones that send the dog in the ring with their assistant's until they can rack the bill up to $5000 before they ever take the dog in the ring themselves, but the ones that are doing their best to win with each dog they contract for. Judi **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================