Just curious for all of you out there, how do you define "taking a chance on a newbie," ? Is taking a chance JUST selling a newbie a puppy, and helping them show it, or would you ever consider meeting somebody ringside, and allowing them to take in a dog for you? Perhaps offer them to come along on a few shows with you, no matter the distance? Maybe allow them to help you with an older litter of pups? Please keep in mind, in this instance I am NOT talking about juniors. I am talking about the people who are beyond juniors, and never got a chance to be in juniors, or is coming into the game "late". Private replies are appreciated, but not necessary. Thanks in advance. - Jackie Marcato Shepherds Where it's about function, not flash ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================