Amen to that. My dogs are family, they are protection, and they are a reason to sweep. The shows are more a social event for me. Of course I want my bitch to finish, she is so lovely to me. But I have gone to so many shows just to support the entry and to be with friends. Sheila Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx wrote: Same here - I love dog shows because it's a fun way to spend time with my dogs. If it ever becomes more about winning than about enjoying the dogs, I'll find something else to do with them. I don't have a long list of champions, but I have some great memories and dogs I truly love and enjoy! In a message dated 2/2/2006 7:00:38 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, fhenry1@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: On 2/2/06 6:51 PM, "DOGSRLUV@xxxxxxx" wrote: > So are you saying you never place an older dog? Or sell a puppy to a show > home expecting that if it does not turn out they keep it forever? > Just Curious? > > Thanks > > Deb > I can only answer for myself. I don't buy "show" puppies. I buy a love-it-forever puppy to be my companion and my protector. IF it turns out to be a show puppy, that's icing on the cake. I love showing, but that's not the reason I will take an 8-week-old puppy into my home to keep for, God willing, the next 13 years. Fran -- No one with good dogs is ever truly alone. Jon Katz ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================ Sheila of Miami Mernydex GSD's Loving Obedience Dog Training --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================