"Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to decieve," is the quote that first came to mind as this delimma began to unfold. My question to you is what would you do in this situation? Here's the story - a female puppy (the product of a breeding between a Rin Tin Tin male and Show female I had purchased) was placed on an AKC Limited Registration on 8-29-99 (I keep good records and have an exact copy of the individual registration certificate that was given the new owner). The puppy was given to the friend of a GSD breeder, who, as I recall, at that time was a member of this list. The pair came to pick up the puppy while I was on tour with Rin in Tucson. At the time of placement, I was quite clear verbally, as well as the Limited Registration designation on the individual registration certificate for the puppy, that she was Not to be bred. The owner and her breeder friend agreed to the terms that the female was Not to be bred. I find out only a short time ago, not only was she bred several times, But, her progeny was registered. One of the breedings was to a male owned by the GSD breeder friend. I contacted the GSD breeder friend by email and asked how this could be since the puppy was on Limited Registration. She replied that her friend, the owner of the female, was now deceased as was the female in question. She also said, "Don't know anything about it," which I had a problem with since she Had to know the female was placed (given - not sold) on Limited Registration. She suggested I contact AKC - which I did. I filed a complaint to find out how, and by whom, the Limited Registration had been changed. Now I have received emails from owners of second and third generation puppies who are understandibly concerned after receiving letters from AKC not to breed, show, transfer, etc. their dogs. My question to the GSD community is this, "Would you file a complaint on a Limited Registration that was obviously changed - altered - forged - incorrectly recorded by someone?" I realize correcting this wrong will affect several uninvolved individuals who down the road purchased puppies, but in my mind honesty and integrity are at the forefront here and a wrong that was perpetrated by either intent or error, should be corrected. I look forward to your comments. Faithfully Yours, Rin Tin Tin Miss Daphne Hereford www.RinTinTin.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 ============================================================================