I know of breeders that won't OFA because they are afraid to X-ray but will take them in the ring and try for a championship. Sorry but I think that is wrong. -------------------------------------------- Guess I'm wrong...I have shown lots of dogs that were not OFA'd...young dogs, puppies, just plain beautiful dogs, (oxymoron?) etc. I was NOT AFRAID to X-ray them...They were X-rayed before they were bred. That is the bottom line for me. I show mainly for fun and socialization. I have no grandiose plans to "improve the breed". I can only attempt to improve my own dogs. 'Physician, heal thyself'. Shalom, Syd Syd Mailberg 425-432-4144 23910 SE 276th St Maple Valley, Wa. 98038 It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. www.kingswoodgermanshepherds.homestead.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================