Falkrigia@xxxxxxx wrote: >My idea of a commercial breeder is anyone who breeds primarily for profit >and lives off their dogs whether they are pet shop or show or working dog >breeders. No real difference.. >lynda > > *There is nothing wrong with making an occasional profit. Generally it comes > as a surprise. There is nothing wrong with making money with something you > love to do. When you are breeding just to sell dogs without care for their > quality and welfare, then you have crossed the line. I know great people who > make money from their dogs. That is all they are able to do, whether because > of health, age, etc. They take wonderful care, and have immaculate > facilities. Doris E* > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================