In a message dated 7/6/2005 8:56:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pmick@xxxxxxxxx writes: AKC Mission Statement (current) > > . Maintain a registry for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity. > . Sanction dog events that promote interest in, > and sustain the process of, breeding for type and function of > purebred dogs. > . Take whatever actions necessary to protect and > assure the continuation of the sport of purebred dogs. > > AKC's Objective: > . Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, > running and maintenance of purebred dogs. > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > Proposed Mission Statement in the new Strategic Plan > > The American Kennel Club is dedicated to > upholding the integrity of its Registry and > promoting the sport of purebred dogs. Founded in > 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations > advocate for the purebred dog as a family > companion, advance canine health and well-being, > strive to protect the rights of all dog owners > and work to promote responsible dog ownership. Clearly political correctness is healthy in the AKC. 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 ============================================================================