I agree with Jan--I will take back any dog or puppy I sell, returning money OR offering a replacement--whatever the person wants. This is the way a good reputation is made and kept. Penny in NYS Subject: Al and Ande I am so sorry to see all of the nasty emails that are going back and forth through the list. I am not at all interested in becoming a part of the nastiness.So you can keep reading! Al Pumariega purchased a young dog from Gwen Foster and me almost 2 years ago. He took the potential of this dog and has fulfilled it. I would vouch for Al as a super buyer and owner for anyone's dog.He has finished this boy, Ch Braelochspruce Andes Mint OFA, and has provided such a wonderful home for him. Ande is loved, happy, and so well cared for by Al and his family. Although I cannot attest to the puppy that is now in question I can not begin to believe that Al would ever do anything but his very best for this puppy or any other. He loves his dogs and has welcomed them into his beautiful home and family. Please let's not attack anyone. When we do have disagreements, deal with each other privately. My only input on this particular problem is that I know Al to be a man of integrity with a deep caring for his dogs. He loves his GSDs deeply. As for me, I will always guarantee any dog I sell by my willingness to take them back under any circumstances. I will return the money or offer a new puppy as the person requests. Our dogs deserve this. We want to deal with honesty and confidence so that others can respect us and we can respect ourselves. Enough from me. Happy Holidays to everyone. Jan Jan Stevenson Braeloch Shepherds Marietta, New York http://braeloch.hopto.org/welcome.shtml ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================