In a message dated 6/23/2005 11:21:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, InquestGSD@xxxxxxx writes: They don't HAVE to hire a handler. They probably should, if they have so many questions, a good handler would be their best investment. If the breeders demand they get a handler they can chose not to buy that dog. I don't see the problem, seems like a lot of bitching after the fact. So much for doing their "homework". These folks NEED a handler, or a manager <G>. Like I said, it cost $$ to show a dog.....entries, handlers, expenses, you name it. If someone thinks that they are getting a "show dog" and they can go and get a CH right away, with so many unanswered questions and doubts, have them call me, we need to talk about that homework.....LOL By the way, I finished 2 dogs for under 1G. It helps having good dogs. But that's another story <G> Ileana Could not answer you in private as you have mail from me blocked. Just incase you did not know that. JP ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================