Newbie Show Buyers Just curious as to the criteria that a person new to showing uses to buy a Show puppy?...Do you buy from a breeder that has finished many animals? Do you buy because you like the looks of someones website? Do you check credentials?....Do you buy from a "friend of a friend"?.. Sherry Willowlake Kennels Paul opines... Could or should be all of the above. I would also add you should be in tune with the same style of dog as the breeder you consider. You should also spend enough time getting to know that breeder so you feel comfortable enough to ask any question that might concern you. And don't be afraid to ask. I harken back to the old quote from professional golfer Slamming Sammy Snead who; when asked about playing golf with friends for fun, said "I wouldn't give my mother a stroke a hole!" His point being if you are doing anything competitive, do it well and know who you are playing with. I think you should also do everything with a contract that is agreeable to both parties. That way nothing can be left to chance. When we enter in to a sale or a co-ownership, we send a proposed contract and have the prospective buyer to add or change any part that may concern them. That way there is no doubt and you start off your relationship with everyone on the same page and no surprises. JMO...as always... Paul ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================