I stand corrected and understand everyones point....but that being said....when you are in public office, your entire life...everything you say or do...is up to public scrutiny and opinon. It is the price you pay. Ask any Hollywood star as they are chased by papparazzi. Does everyone remember what happened with Dalmations after the movie came out? It was a nightmare for the breed with people breeding poorly bred dogs just to cash in on the notoriety. Ethical breeders of Dals were horrified. The market was flooded. GSDs are not for everyone...we all know this. We can only hope and pray that this puppy has good genes, a solid upbringing and the right socialization so that he is able to be a good ambassador for our breed. Make no mistake; if there is an issue with THIS dog, it will not go unnoticed by the public. Dawn (again...JMHO....) --- On Tue, 12/16/08, Pat Lukos <targa50@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Pat Lukos <targa50@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Biden's GSD To: "The List" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:08 PM I heard that this kennel has not registered a dog with AKC since her suspension. On Fox News today she was on a phone interview stating several times that she was NOT a puppy mill and that her dogs were "German" German Shepherds. She says Biden chose the "pick of the litter". She also said she shows her dogs but I haven't seen anything indicating where in the "German" German Shepherd ring that she has done this lately and we know since she hasn't registered a litter with AKC since her suspension she isn't showing in the AKC ring. Just more "food for thought". She stated also that the pool for the dogs was a $200,000 pool !! Pat Lukos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Scheubler" <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:51 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Donate the price of a pup to rescue? HUH? > AMEN! > You hit the nail on the head!!! > It is a good example of how we need to be more visible. > I suspect he will still get the little insert about the GSDCA when he > registers his dog - if he registers his dog. > > Ruth ________________________________ > From: Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 3:17:15 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Donate the price of a pup to rescue? HUH? > > I can't believe we are getting intrusive enough to even think on the level > of asking him > to do anything as a result of his purchasing a GSD puppy. It is > absolutely none of our > business what Mr. Biden paid for his puppy. > He owes us nothing. I'm just glad he and his family appreciates this > Breed....and I do > believe we should let him know the GSDCA Inc. EXISTS ....and let it go at > that. > If some are not happy that he did not purchase his puppy from a member of > the > GSDCA, Inc. then let US learn a lesson from it and become more VISIBLE!! > Perhaps if we become more visible.....then Rescue wouldn't be such a huge > problem! > The onus is on us....... > > > Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > www.Marhaven.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Penny & Bill To: The List Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:16 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Donate the price of a pup to rescue? > > > > Why can't we turn this around and ask the VP elect to now donate the > price he paid for that puppy to Rescue? This would give HIM good PR as > well as Rescue! The pup has already been purchased....lets hope that > its temperament is solid as it is unclear as to who will have > responsibility > for it once it hits the VP's residence.JMHO....Dawn > > ************************************************************************************* > Biden is a human being FIRST and VP-elect second. It seems that nothing > the guy does is right. Should WE give the money to rescue every time WE buy a > dog? I think not. I hope his pup has good health and outstanding > temperament.THAT will be good PR for US, as members of the GSDCA. > Penny in NY > Member GSDCA (27 years) > Signer of the Breeders' Code of Ethics ============================================================================ 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. 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