Evan your points are well taken Your right..I can go to UKC..I can go to any other number of registries..and there in lies the problem with the AKC..it is that very attitude "if you don't like it ..lump it" that is driving others to different registries.The AKC may still be the top registry..but competition is nipping at their heels. Partnering with Hunte..or adding mixed breeds is not the solution. As stated..how about being a registry that actually quality controls? Perhaps the AKC needs a Breeders Code of their own that breeder's sign and adhere to. This would add to the integrity of their organization. Perhaps those who don't have a show record would pay a higher fee for registering litters..and those who promote the sport by showing could have a reduced fee. Since part of the argument is that many individuals don't register litters..perhaps a blanket fee can be paid by breeders to individually register each puppy in the litter..this can be passed on to the buyer. there are more creative solutions..that is why some of these idiots get paid 6 figures..to come up with more creative solutions. Ideas that are better than partnering with Hunte..and allowing mix breeds in perf. competions.Christine hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM > [Original Message] > From: <ELG440@xxxxxxx> > To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 2/23/2007 9:15:04 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] They have the gold > > > > In a message dated 2/23/2007 6:45:31 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > They expect us to be accountable and manage our breeding programs > to their specifications. the Red Cross also a non-profit, recently had to > be accountable for funds that were allegedly misappropriated..so why not > the AKC? > > > > The Red Cross uses government money, AKC does not. > > And you don't have to do anything the AKC says. Just don't use them, and > they won't be able to make any restrictions on you. If you don't want to follow > their rules, don't. Just don't expect them to continue to allow you to use > their programs. > > The AKC is a private business. They may use the word "club", but they are > not a club. They sell a service, like any other service business. If you don't > want their service, don't use them. > > I see no reason that we can hold the AKC to any accountability. I am just > glad they are as responsive as they are. > > Evan > _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) > http://www.asgardgsd.com/ > Where Type Movement and Temperament come together > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> 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 > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================