I believe puppies not 6 months old can still show in the futurity as Junior classes are for puppies whelped July 1 to September 30. This is a match according to AKC. I have that dilemna having puppies born on September 27. Thier first show will be their futurity. Ann Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 2/21/2007 3:40:48 P.M. Central Standard Time, aloragsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: Hi All, I have a friend who has a puppy she would love to show at the Texas Futurity but the puppy doesn't turn 6 months until after the Futurity. Did they realize they were losing some Junior puppies by having it so early in the year? Anyone else with this issue? Happy Showing!!! Lori Richardson Alora GSD Yes, we did. We were up against the Midwest futurity, same weekend and would have lost a considerable more. It is unfortunate that but for 6 days there are a few that will not be able to be shown here. We searched with the AKC and there was no other appropriate weekend for our shows to not be in conflict. We apologize to any who will not qualify at our futurity who would have like to come. Molly Snider - Recording Sec, GSDC of Beaumont, SW futurity chair Trillia German Shepherds since 1974 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them>>>>Phil Pastoret ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ Ann , Home of Sel Ex Ch Mechanical Bull and #1 Dam I've Got It All ROM Breeder-Owner of 62 Champions and 18 ROMs www.edangsd.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================