In a message dated 1/18/2005 9:53:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, EKOLAN1@xxxxxxx writes: In my opinion after the National specialty the most important and prestigious shows we in GSDs have are our futurities. They are unique. I think they are an invaluable tool to the serious breeder. Not to say that a breeder can't succeed without them. But they are a showcase for our young breeding animals. I AGREE 100% WITH THIS.SO LETS WORK ON IT SO THEY ARE NOT ELIMINATED. TOM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================