I'd have thought it was self-explanatory......but it's an owner that is not a professional.. this excludes most judges, too, at least those who charge a judging fee. Doesn't have to be the breeder, tho........ Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx In a message dated 12/8/08 1:23:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: What do y'all think of the new Amateur-Owner class? haven't been reading up on it - what exactly is their definition of an "amateur owner"? diane ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================