In a message dated 8/21/05 9:15:55 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, EKOLAN1@xxxxxxx writes: I have a good time just thinking about my dogs and the things that I can afford. Now that is what counts. I have a great time at every dog show, love to go to the nationals, and enjoy the puppies every evening when I get home. I have a great house dog, one out in the run that can be shown, a stud dog that looks proud to me, and some puppies I am watching grow. If this were not fun, why do it? Everything in life has its' down side, but showing dogs is just great fun and provides rewards in every aspect. No one has to do it, and it sure is easy to avoid. It isn't like drugs, sex, or rock and roll, where it is a necessary part of everyday life. If you don't want to be involved in showing dogs, don't. No one will even yell at you. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================