With all these talks of registries and such, I have an interesting hypothetical question for everyone. Would AKC still have the number of entries they do if they abolished the use of professional handlers, like in UKC, or do you think the entries would drop? Now I'm not suggesting we put all you pros out of business. ;0) On the other hand, do you think UKC would get more popular if they allowed professional handlers? Do you think that's not the reason UKC isn't as popular as AKC? As large a venue as UKC is in the world, sometimes I really do wonder why they aren't more popular. It's soooo much more relaxed. It's really a fun venue to show! Tina Illusion GSDs --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================