I won't be getting another Shepherd for quite awhile, as I just can't afford one right now (yup, I'm cryin poor because right now, I AM). But when I can, I'm going to show it. #1, I don't want to hire a handler, #2, I won't be able to afford one. I have a breeder in mind for my next puppy, and she understands I'm going to be handling this animal myself. I would find no joy in watching other people handling my dog. If my dog loses, so be it, but honestly, I think I can make a winner out of it. I may not be somebody that specials their animal heavily, and I may not ever be a "name", but this IS my hobby, and I want it to be FUN. Yes, losing is sucky, but no matter who you are, you lose more than you win. I'm going to be a successful owner/handler if it kills me, and I'll be damned if anybody tells me I can't be successful without a handler. - Jackie ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================