Just talked with the horsey set about renting out the top of our stable (living accommodations), when it was completed. Offered free board and kenneling for their animals and cheap rent. I figured that whomever resided here would have another job since the work would be minimal and they would be living and working in an environment which they loved... horses. Flipping it around, doesn't everyone who works with dogs do that as well? Most often they must have a 2nd job to be able to care for the dogs, compete. If, however, they do work full time at a stable or kennel. Where is the pension, medical insurance, dental, savings for a vehicle or just savings? As far as I've heard, that doesn't exist. If it doesn't exist, how can any job working with animals be deemed profitable or commercial? 'They eat it, they don't make it.' All of it is just a labor of love, that some people are willing to give up the chance at careers in an office, for a life of working with dogs or horses. Kate Syssoloff Rockannand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anja Heibloem-Stroud" <anja_heibloem-stroud@xxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:44:55 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Hobby or Commercial Hobby, something you do for fun. Commercial, something that you make your living with, ei, a job. So who are you to determine how many dogs make a hobby? Anja Anja Heibloem-Stroud http://www.hausmekongermanshepherds.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================