Thanks for the opening Evan. Yes, the Red Book has more information than you could possibly imagine when it comes to stud dogs/brood bitches. I know I was blown away by all of the information I had to research when I took over the Red Book 7 years ago. I have learned so much by studying the statistics in these last 7 years. If you are not making use of this tool, you are missing a ton of information. The 2012 Red Book is at the printer and I expect them back the week before the National. They'll be shipped out at that time, so if you haven't already ordered yours, now is the time to do it. Just go to the GSDCA.org store and point and click. Thanks for your orders!! Liz _www.lealynn.com_ (http://www.lealynn.com/) GSDCA member since 1976 Signers of the Breeders Code AKC Breeder of Merit In a message dated 9/18/2013 3:30:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: The class can be helpful, but you can do the same by reading the Red Book. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. 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. 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/ ============================================================================