Not when you've seen the lack of work by club members. Bob Neiman / Walled Lake, Mich. Owner Barkalot's Felonious Assault AKA Brat and the other half of B'N'B Breeder/owner of UKC GR Ch.B'N'B-Barkalot's Cherish RN Co-owner of UKC ChSandyCreek-B'N'B-WC's Christmas Star AKA Echo Co-owner of Ketlyn's Black Widow --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Paula M. Cooke <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Paula M. Cooke <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: TESTING , SHOWS and FUND RAISING To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 5:48 PM I think that is a rather rude assumption. Many of us donated DNA samples of our dogs for the OFA data bank at the National over the last few years. I also donated Harley's DNA at Eukanuba last December to another research group. When Diana died, I sent her veterinary medical records to the data bank that already had her DNA sample, so they have more info for their research. Dog showing IS an ego trip, but, that does not mean that those who are on that trip don't care about this wonderful breed. Paula, 100 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #5 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 5/31/10 (Canine Chronicles)  First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:34:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Robert Neiman <bnbgsds2000@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: TESTING , SHOWS and FUND RAISING But Morgan that would require people to get off their a**es and do something FOR THE BREED and not their egos. Bob Neiman / Walled Lake, Mich. Owner Barkalot's Felonious Assault AKA Brat and the other half of B'N'B Breeder/owner of UKC GR Ch.B'N'B-Barkalot's Cherish RN Co-owner of UKC�ChSandyCreek-B'N'B-WC's Christmas Star AKA Echo Co-owner of Ketlyn's Black Widow --- On Sat, 7/3/10, MORGAN LEWIS <shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: We ran CERF testing at our CLUSTER SHOWS (ALL BREED, 4 different local Kennel Clubs plus Specialty Clubs). A Certified Canine Opthamologist came in for a flat fee, ran the test, performed the necessary paper work) had people come in from 100's of miles� away. Net proceeds went to Junior handlers organization. The problem became because it was too successful, and everyone wanted a piece of the� pie. � You can also run you own BLOOD DRAWS - AKC DNA, OFA DNA, THYROID, PF and all the genetic BLOOD DRAWS for all breeds. End of day send samples and paperwork to appropriate labs. All you need is a retired� Vet or donated� Vet and some Vet Techs (volunteers) � Another idea CGC TEST and TDI TEST at your shows, These are not GENETIC but sure indicate how socialized a dog is. � FUND RAISERS are out there everywhere; you just have to think outside the� box ond organize. � AND often remind the ORGANIZERS of the SHOW, that WE are here for the BREED not just for pretty intertainment. The Clubs have a responsibility to the BREED - health and rescue, remind the OFFICERS of that and remind them OFTEN. � Rally and Obedience have done more intertainment wise and profitability wise than the AKC or LOCALor NATIONAL�KENNELS ever imagined. And yet the PURIST still oppose these 2 venues of great interest and profitability. The more people that show in some venue the more people will attend and watch, the more dogs available for testing, the more educated people become. the better understanding of the� BREEDS�� � Morgan� Lewis, RPh. 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