In a message dated 5/17/2005 2:23:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zarqa_adonis@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: 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. I don't think it matters. You're talking about a 8-9 month old, green youngster at his first show, so unless you're thinking your goal is to win instead of just making a fun experience, (which would be my goal at that age) do whatever the accommodates the new owners best. Kathy three generations of Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================