I believe we need to write letters, but that open letter was off the mark. WE need to address certain concerns: 1. That a registration NOT be given until proof of spay neuter is provided 2. That the rules clearly reflect that purebreds get the first spaces at the performance event, and that mixed breeds be allowed ONLY on a space available. The above will ensure the AKC MISSION STATEMENT The AKC Mission statement reads in part: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION AND "NOT" THAT THAT OF THE GSDCA BOARD, THE LIST OR ANY OTHER GROUP They affect most of us. If the AKC gets enough letters, they might reconsider their choice or make changes so that purebreeds do not get closed out of trials. Write your AKC rep for National and Local clubs and write the AKC. Sally is correct about this suggestion. We can discuss all we want on all lists, but the power of the pen is extremely important The same goes for Legislation - write your Representatives and Congresspeople as well as the list A Handwritten letter gets weighted more than a typed letter and a typed letter is weighted more than an email, and an email is weighted more than a petition INDIVIDUAL LETTERS TO THE AKC carry a lot of weight AKC Customer Care 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Telephone: 919.233.9767 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET Companion Events Tommi Powell, Administrative Assistant (919) 816-3557 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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/ ============================================================================