A very nice lady purchased an 8 month old, male show puppy from me last week. However, we are trying to determine the best time to actually send himto his new home. He has been attending handling classes to get him ready for his first show (which is in the end of June) and we are wondering if sending him to a new home will cause a setback in his training? He seems to "really" like his new 'mom', and she will continue bringing him to handling classes (or meeting us there to spend time with him) either way. So, here is the question for all you experienced breeders. When you sell a young adult shortly before their first show, is it a better idea to keep themuntil after the show? After that show, his next won't be until Sept, so he would have lots of time to adjust. Thanks! I'm sure all your input will be very helpful. Shalaine @ Vineyard Shepherds and Handling http://www3.telus.net/vineyardgermanshepherds/ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================