Since the subject of purchasing show pups has been a recent post, i thought i'd mention my recent purchase of a so called show dog and offer some advice to others who may be considering purchasing that new special show pup. I recently purchased by contract a 10 month old "Show Quality" bitch that was ready to take out and win in the all breed ring. The animal was purchased from a kennel that is considered reputable (breeders of champions and in the breed for many, many years) are members of the GSDCA, signers of the Breeders Code of Ethics and one is also an AKC judge. The written contract clearly provides provisions to return the animal for a full refund should this animal not meet my expectations as stipulated and mutually agreed. I saw videos and photo's of this bitch prior to purchase but as I found out you can't trust photo's or videos. Much to my dismay, from arrival to this day, this bitch has poor temperament, is terribly cow-hocked, and has light eyes. I have had her examined by AKC judges and very reputable long time breeders that feel she isn't show worthy in either ring and questionable as to even being a brood bitch. After many conversations, emails, and snail mail, the breeder has refused to comply with the written contract and has only offered inferior replacements, and most recently has broken off all communication. Now I'm stuck with an animal I can do nothing with nor can I in clear conscience sell her to or place her with some other individual. Bottom line, regardless of who is offering an animal for sale, (i.e. breeder of GV, GVX, SEL, CH, etc. etc.,) go see the animal before purchase!!!! Just thought it was my duty to pass this info along to any of you wanting or considering purchasing a new pup. KNOW from whom you are buying and go SEE the animal!! It's cheaper in the long run!! JOHO, Pam and Chase Starview Kennels Beware of the half truth. You may have gotten hold of the wrong half. ************** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================