Hmmmmmmmmmm it took me 3 or 4 years before someone took pity on me and sold me a "good one". (Thank you Betty & Leon). He produced a CH from his first litter as did HIS son. I don't even want to think about the emotion or $$$$s spent on ones bought that were "less-than". I will say I get a lot more satisfaction from breeding CHs, nice performance dogs and producers than I do buying them. I have also noticed a whole lot more opportunities once dues are paid. I haven't taken too many up on their kind offers though because I keep the #s down. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/) In a message dated 1/10/2012 1:35:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I don't believe Ms Amidon was denigrating folks that buy show dogs, It would be my guess that Barbara has sold a few show dogs.....but I do agree with Paula that it is NOT easy to buy a good one......I've bought dogs from many very successful breeders in this sport...spending thousands of dollars......I hit the jackpot only once...wasted thousands trying to breed a good one too.......and don't misunderstand me I had a great time during the hunt.....but if you suck at something, with not much chance of getting better or richer......it's best to throw in the towel......but I have perhaps one last card in the deck.....and if that card turns out to be an "Ace"....I may come back..lol...FB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paula M. Cooke" <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:10:59 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Congrats and Breeder Brags You can say that again, about breeding being a "special gift," but, please don't denigrate us buyers and exhibitors!! Did you ever try to buy a good one? Took me (just an "anyone," as you put it) 34 years for someone to give me one to show successfully! Thank heavens for breeders; I do not have the heart, the stomach, the eye, nor the talent to breed good ones, let alone bad ones!!! :-) :-) Paula, 373 days and counting Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, 2 Time AKC JAM/AOE, Intern'l & Am CH, Silver Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid),.1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in California, Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH Stats), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. 2010-2011-Lifetime AKC Eukanuba invitee. 2 Time Cruft's Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Barbara Amidon <amidon481@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [gsdshowlist] Congrats and Breeder Brags Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:22:12 GMT A big congrats to dennise holister for breeding such beautiful animals..Anyone can buy and show good ones but to breed them is a special gift..Barbara Amidon ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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