Linda "gets it!" We need to realize that the AR groups revel in our disdain of "puppymills" (which has no definition outside of anybody who breeds more than one litter...even that). The arguments over different country sources of our dogs, performance vs conformation, anything that divides US makes them stronger. Stormy Hope On Dec 17, 2008, at 8:53:14 AM, "Linda Battistoni" <encoregsd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: One of the most successful war tactics is to divide and conquer. Getting the factions to bicker and squable amongst themselves is quite effective. It weakens the resistance. The "crimes" listed against the breeder were infractions that did no harm to the dogs in her care. Rules were not followed - slap her hand. We can put up a good positive image from our Parent Club on the GSD. Promote the breeders in the club - but if we faction off, The battle is lost and winning the war has less chance of success. The scutiny of HSUS will be on any breed selected by a prominent figure. No breeder can predict that an puppy will be problem free for life. Let's put the same amount of energy into promoting the pure bred dog, sheep, cattle, cats, rabbits, chickens, birds, etc. We are intelligent, creative people. Let's go together and win this war. Linda Battistoni Encore German Shepherds in Northern California Website: www.encoregsd.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================