Hmmm, I read in the Corgi code it's OK to breed a female at 12 months, and the Rotts say it is OK to withhold papers (by mutual consent) a practice which the AKC frowns on (believing that every registerable pup should be registered, full or limited) and that puppies can go to their new homes at 7 weeks, which violates my states laws (New Hampshire is 8 weeks)......so these 3 items go against my personal practices. Plus the Rottie folks mandate that imported dogs over 24 months with a foreign hip rating must go get an OFA within 6 months...good grief. So, Ginger has a point: Ginger writes: " And just WHO determines what is "adequate and appropriate"?? Is Ol Roy kibble "appropriate"? A lot of people don't think so. What is "appropriate" grooming? A bath every week?? What is "appropriate" veterinary care (I am not talking sick dogs)? Is someone giving their own vaccinations, worming, etc.."appropriate"? Some would say no. What is "appropriate" housing? There are lots of people that think no dog should EVER be kenneled. So would kennel dogs be "inappropriate. WHO decides these things?" Rachel Anderson Proud Blue Star Mom of PFC Aaron, USMC http://aaronswoodsarabians.homestead.com http://www.k9-workshop.com http://segensreich.homestead.com "Lord, keep Your arm around my shoulder and Your hand over my mouth" ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================