I tell you what. As far as I'm concerned, the AKC is for whatever brings in money. It doesn't give a damn about breeders or even about shows, and recent changes to various rules and regulations, not to mention the mission statement for the entire organization, back that up. I'm against PAWS, as are most people who breed show dogs. Yes, there are people who think it's great. I'm not one of those, and I will continue to believe those people don't understand the AR movement and don't understand the AKC, either. Has anyone noticed that the only organization other than the ARistas that is endorsing PAWS is the AKC? Peggy Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx wrote: > >I just got this from the PA Federation of Dog Clubs, it's what was sent to >them from the AKC: > > >260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Tel 212 696-8200 Fax 212 696-8252 >_www.akc.org_ (http://www.akc.org/) > >July 7, 2005 > >Dear Dog Lover: > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================