Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to my thoughts. I always wanted to find out the answers so it is great to have a place to come where experienced breeders are in one spot and can help answer my questions!! I understand that I have a lot to learn. The only views I can bring are the ones that are shaped by my current experience and the environment I have been it ( a non-GSD one). I hope to develop thick skin and try to wade through the waters of this sport with the breed I love. Hopefully, I won't get eaten by sharks!! So, I appreciate all the comments- both good and bad- and thank those who have been patient with me and have responded with their thoughts. Kind Regards, Sara Minsk ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================