more reason why their shows should not be larger than what GSD shows are I might add since I know this will be brought up those breeds mostly use handlers also. Very few are owner handled. Lee Brown Too far from the womb and too close to the tomb to care about what anyone thinks of me. In a message dated 9/19/2013 4:17:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: And yet, those breeds are never the top one or two registered. In a message dated 9/19/13 2:10:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx writes: I am always amazed at how the GSD people always blame the economy when other Nationals are getting hugh numbers at theirs. Does the economy not effect other breeds? Check numbers for Goldens ,Labs, Dobes and Boxers. Heck, some Lab specialties get more than 380 in their regional specialties. I think the fact that there are so many other avenues for the GSD might have something to do with it. We are talking about conformation, and other activities are available for German shepherds that attract other entries. Or maybe the German shepherd is a terrible breed and in a few years no one will want one. I guess it might be either of those reasons. I can ONLY say for myself, I am not taking Kirk due to the costs. I think this is a great judge for him, he is in terrific condition, he never looked this good and is fully mature now at four. But, when I figured the expense to take him, it was not worth it to go to the other side of the country, and fly my dog. Others probably have other reasons. I sure have read a lot of people not going. They all seem to mention the cost. Evan L. Ginsburg gsyrfund.com Asgard German Shepherds _http://www.asgardgsd.com_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================