There have been several posts lately about AKC fees. I have only gotten as far as P. 7 in the latest AKC Gazette since we got home from Colorado but on P. 7 is the column by Ron Menaker, Chairman. He talks about the budget problems of AKC. The decline in the number of dogs registered has affected AKC monetarily just as it has affected the GSDCA and regional clubs. AKC is looking for alternative forms of revenue which is why there have been suggestions of allowing mixed breeds, etc. Anyway, if you get the Gazette, read the column. It is interesting. Tish ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================