The purpose of a Breeder's Code was never to "impact" non club members. Nor is the code of ethics expected to impact non members. Both are meant to impact club members. I think we need to clean our own house before we have a prayer of impacting others. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 5/10/2008 10:20:46 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: Even though I'm a big believer in the breeders code, making it a condition for membership would have little impact on the breeding of pet quality dogs. I've tried to get my puppy buyers to join the club, but quite frankly the club offers nothing for them. I can't imagine that anyone not involved in showing, would even be interested in joining the club. You can't educate someone that isn't a member. Now if we as a club could create some kind of niche for the pet owners of GSD's, than it might be something to look at. Cindy **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================