pam - your response has some excellent points but i do have a problem with the part that states: In a message dated 8/4/2009 7:55:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, culzeans1@xxxxxxx writes: If you want a 600.00 dog, you can not buy one of mine. But I can give you the names of some websites where you can buy one for that amount. You should always remember you get what you pay for. jmo but people shouldn't be buying puppies off "websites". why not refer the person to the akc, gsdca or regional club for a breeder referral instead? diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================