HI JP, I can tell you that in my contract it says nothing about costs of showing a dog. When you are someone new, that has never shown a dog before, you will be informed by me that this is an expensive hobby, but very fulfilling. There are many ups and downs in the show dog world. Success is not cheap, nor is it easy. I can honestly say that I have had wonderful handlers that were always willing to work with me about the bill. They want to take my dog in the ring, because they are very competitive people and want to handle a dog that is winning. If you get so lucky, being a person that is very new, to have a top show prospect, you will see that most handlers do work with you. My contract states that if you are buying a show prospect from me, you must attempt to show this animal with professional guidance. I am also a consultant. Attempt is the big word here, and most of the time, if the dog doesn't turn out, I'll be first to tell you not to waste your money. Tari Kridler Home of 2003 Amer & Can GVX Kridler's Ruby and her Father 2 x Sel. Amer & Can Ch. Kridler's Quno @ http://www.kridlersgermanshepherds.com & the New List http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList/join -----Original Message----- From: JParker0127@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:36:25 EST Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Just a question about show puppy sales Do you breeders (not handlers) who sell "show" puppies/ dogs to people that are new to the sport / or the ones you talk into showing the dogs they buy from you tell them about the costs to show them? "Before the sale" (Handler fees, Training & Boarding, etc.) Is it in the contracts you have them sign? If so how do you justify say $100.00 per dog per show and more, specially when the dog gets less than winner's dog or majors needed to finish. (they can't and don't win all the time) Handlers can answer this too if you like. Ducks! ............. >JP Please don't shoot me for this..LOL ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================