Ha, GOOD LUCK getting anything off the ground.? I have tried for YEARS.? Almost got thrown out of the Nationals in Ohio because of this exact thing.? YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to SELL dogs at the SHows... I was told this VERY MEANLY.? VERY Meanly.? The GSD / AKC is shooting itself in the foot!? Every Year...Less and Less people showing... WHAT better place to let everyone know a dog is available than at the Nationals!!!? I started the PINK BANDANA thing 2 yrs ago.? Wear A pink Bandana around the dog and walk it around.? SOme people knew...Some asked...Some were mad.? Ugh.? I even GAVE pink Bandanas away!!!? Put an ad on as many sites as you wish...it still isn't as good as seeing the dog in person right at the Nationals.? Tari Kridler Home of 2003 GVx Ch.Kridler's Ruby& 2xSel. Ch. Kridler's Quno & Kridler's K9-11 GSD Rescue@ http://www.kridlersgermanshepherds.com ---- From: "Kathy Tank" <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 3:43 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Dogs going to the National that may be for sale Hi Guys Well I know this has been touched on before, and nobody seemed to have a way to do this, but it may be worthwhile.?? How can we as entrants or owners or breeders make it known that Dog Y or Bitch X , will be available and will also be at the National, whether entered or just along for the ride? I know there are AKC rules regarding the sale of dogs on show grounds, parking lots etc.... but what if we were to compile a list of available dogs BEFORE the National, what class he /she may be in, or if not them, their progeny, siblings or sire and dam, and a way to quietly and subtley designate who may be a contact for said dog at Nationals?....if actual transactions are done OFF showgrounds ( eventhough we all know sales are made all the time at the Nationals) then this could be a valuable tool for those with good dogs to sell or place. Ideas?? (no I don't think the bandana thing will fly with the AKC, but not sure) Maybe a sticker or bandana tied to a stall or person would indicate they have a dog there that is available? Intriguing idea. Kathy http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com Ch. Elvaston's Nations Cup, TC, OFA 26 BOB/BISS to Date ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================