I can only speak for me. There are only so many hours in a day and months in a year. I attend puppy class and handling class w/ babies I am going to show. Bitches in particular, I want then finished and to have a litter in their third year because I have learned (the hard way by having not one but two bitch CHs have only one litter because I waited) not to keep them out too long, special and postpone the first litter. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit http://www.pinehillgsds.com/ In a message dated 2/23/2015 2:35:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, farmdogforever@xxxxxxxxx writes: I agree with Stormy and others who are cognizant that MOST performance dogs are not American bred and/or bred by some of our top breeders. As Stormy said, many have German sounding names. In last month's Review where performance dogs were showcased, I recognized few names. Sad. Just like in conformation: I recognize few German dogs among our champions. The schism between "types" is still there, unfortunately. Wish I knew the answer. Penny in NC The Farm Dog Forever