In a message dated 8/12/2005 8:07:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pmick@xxxxxxxxx writes: That's all well and good, Evan, and I seriously doubt that the "alternative" registry, the UKC, can offer us anything like what we're used to. That was my point. I don't agree with the AKC stand on PAWS, but that is not a good reason for me to blast the AKC. I want to convince them to change their ways. Also, I don't know of a valid alternative to the AKC. I still say, if you decide you hate the AKC, don't use them. It is an easy choice, and no one if forced to breed or show AKC dogs. I understand why some may be upset with the AKC, but in the end, they do give us a great deal of fun. Not that there is anything wrong with me. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================