In a message dated 6/14/2007 10:16:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chsweetsun@xxxxxxx writes: What we need is the AKC-or some governing agency- to step up to plate and MONITOR these BYB MUCH more carefully. I hate to say it..but I also feel that there should be a Breed Warden. Back in February I did a web search for locally available GSD puppies and came up w/ a bunch pf BYBs; one gal had 8 litters at various stages (!!!!) and how she got there was when someone couldn't afford her price, she sold a bitch puppy for litters back and well, over time.....you get the idea. Another I knew had been suspended by the AKC and then our regional club would get the calls when local folks couldn't register their puppies...too late don't 'ya think....grrrrrr..... Anywhoooo.... I sat down, started writing and put the following on my web site: _http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/puppyquestions.html_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/puppyquestions.html) Now, keep in mind this is written with a nod to the companion buyer and I did put a dose of humor in. (You know, to address the "how big/how much do the parents weigh/do you have black and silver...they have softer coats" ????? calls.) I have no puppies, but I left it up. I've gotten more than a few thankful e-mails! Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================