I was just checking over the application I received for joining the Belgian Malinois Club of America and right above the signature line it states, "I/we agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the American Belgian Malinois Club, Inc. and the rules of the American Kennel Club. THE AMERICAN BELGIAN MALINOIS CLUB DOES NOT SANCTION THE SALE OF LITTERS, PUPPIES, OR ADULT MALINOIS TO PET SHOPS OR PUPPY MILLS." Gee that just about says it all. Of course you also need 2 sponsors that have to state why you should be allowed membership and how they know you. Membership also wants to know who bred your dog(s), how many dogs you own, and what to you have to offer the club. This sounds like a very "elite" group, as I thought the GSDCA was. Just more "food for thought" Patti ============================================================================ 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================