In a message dated 1/3/2005 2:37:04 PM Pacific Standard Time, b edkar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Here in the NW, the number of folks involved in AKC conformation showing, is at least half of what it was 10 years ago. yes..this is very sad. I am not sure if its the handling fees, cost of gas rising, or what. I remember in the late 80's, it wasn;t unusual to see 60+ gsd's at an all- breed show. The specialities in the PNW was like 80-100. What happened?? Nice too see the Golden people breeder/owner/handle. They are sucessful...would be nice to see this in our breed too~!!!!! Jovon Kennels _www.jovongsd.us_ (http://www.jovongsd.us/) "Simply The Finest" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================