In a message dated 12/15/2004 4:44:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > ...I get puppy calls all the time from people who > can't figure why pet puppies form import lines are astronomically > priced.other than telling them it is a marketing technique.. i am sure they are one or two out there that over price their import puppies, and actually american lines do it too, but do you have any idea how much it costs to title a dog? yes you do, in regards to maybe herding, OB, and breed ring, but how bout for doing tracking, intensive OB and Protection work? if you do know the cost to join theclubs and pay the TD and go 2 times a week at 30.00 a session it adds up. so why cant these breeders charge to get their money back, they invested for their breeding stock? dawnmarie ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================