In a message dated 8/10/2006 7:34:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, edangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Priefert just got done replacing 5 of mine. One dog got heg lef through the gate. $150 to sew it up. The handlers have rusted and won't open the gate and dogs jumping at the ends have also broken the welds and got their feet caught. The new ones I just received seem to be much improved. They did back them up also. Ann ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have heard from the List about the good qualities of the Priefert Kennels but I don't have any experience with them. However, I do have experience with Mason Kennels in Leesburg, OH and I can tell you that you could not ask for better construction, sturdiness and excellent customer service. I have Mason runs that are almost 40 years old (yes, I am THAT old - hehehheheehee) and they are still in excellent condition and mixed with the 10 year old Mason kennel panels (I am not sure you could tell the difference). During this almost forty years period of time, I have never had a dog escape or climb these runs. Mason has 1" mesh which I have on my indoor kennels and the 1 1/2" mesh that I have on the outside kennels. Mason runs are not cheap but I do believe they are less expensive than the Priefert. Mason has experienced personnel that, at no cost, will help you design your kennels or give you sample lay-outs - they also carry the Pickwick kennel doors . You can find more information at their website _WWW.MASONCO.COM_ (http://www.MASONCO.COM) I recommend them. Dania ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================