So I have to assume you would not object if the Flyer featured a GSD with down ears...bottom teeth protruding like a Bulldog with an undershot bite, a light pink nose and half a tail......? If we are allowed to promote whites....we should be obligated to promote the other DQ's!! Since 95% of our pet buyers don't compete at dog shows they do not deserve a GSD that actually resembles what a German Shepherd Dog is supposed to look like? And all this time I thought it was the NEW PUPPY BUYERS we are supposed to educate.......sigh... Trust me....those that want and prefer a white dog can easily find them....DQ or not. They certainly do not need to be promoted on our membership flyers for our Parent Club who is supposed to be promoting the GSD according to our Mission Statement. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: AKC Registration and GSDCA Flier and the Review the Dr. And I agree on this one. While I understand the objections to the white obedience GSD on the flier, the flier is aimed at NEW PUPPY owners! I'd bet that 95 % of these dogs will never enter and compete at a serious level in conformation! The flier is clearly directed towards folks that are not club members. I would have NOT used the white dog in the flier but based on who the intended audience is I don't have a problem with it! Ed Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App ------ Original Message ------ From: Doc Zoe Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC Registration and GSDCA Flier and the Review There is something else totally wrong with the flier. Firstly, as of MIDNIGHT tonight, Laura will no longer be out COrresponding secretary - Joy Schutlz is. and that person does not do membership. Lastly, Membership is the Membership Chair and not the COrresponding secretary and that should have been listed first, not second if the purpose of the insert is to direct pet owners to become members of the GSDCA If this Board member had ever seen this insert, she would have pointed the above out. The Majority of animals registered are PETS of all sizes shapes and colours. The AKC wants to get them involved in their sports and MAKE MONEY. As for the Review, each month is dedicated to a different facet of our breed. One Month has the ROMS for example, August has the HIghest Living ROM DAM on the cover - and in 2013 and 2014 it was Liberia. The GSDCA is responsible for the breed - all facets. We represent the USA to the world as well. To me, the GSD is a GSD and the greatest breed in the World. HAPPY NEW YEAR Dr Zoe Backman http://wynsumgsd.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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 both 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. POSTS CANNOT BE USED IN A COURT OF LAW. 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/ ============================================================================