In a message dated 8/5/2005 8:18:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, RihadinK9@xxxxxxx writes: Well... first of all - define "puppy mill". I define it as a breeder who breeds without the best interest of the breed, for profit, without providing proper care and follow through for the puppies. But, aside from that... It isn't AKC's JOB to "stop puppy mills". They are a registry. Who is in a better position to care for the breeds, in the national outlook than the AKC? It is easy to say it should be a local issue, but then we have Denver, Colorado. If any organization is going to be responsible for protecting pure bred dogs, I would much rather the AKC be involved. They may be a profit organization, but they do work for the protection of our breeds. I, also do not want more government in our sport. I also want to be young, beautiful, rich and famous. I want to end all war, and establish world peace. I want no child to go to bed hungry, and I want to be able to pay all my bills. I want to be healthy, and learn to play nintendo. I also would like to learn to program my VCR, learn to run the dishwasher, figure out how to use the microwave oven, and sky dive. I want to learn to play a piano, and have perfect eyesight. I want to breed a Grand Victor, and have him be awarded the title. I want to be able to remember all the jokes I have heard, and remember the punch line to the one about the blonde, the Rabbi and the snake. I want to know how to put a three way light switch in without getting a shock, and eat only one potato chip. I want to remember both Tedi's birthday and our anniversary in the same year. And, I want to understand the red line in hockey and the mind of a woman. I will settle for any one of the above. Not that there is anything wrong with that. 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 ============================================================================