This is exactly the kind of mutually respectful relationship I am seeking! If all involved are willing to work together, be honest and realistic - how can anyone lose? For even if that "hopeful prospect" doesn't turn out (for whatever reason) all involved have gained a friend... and still have their loved companion. Deanne www.jurhaus.com -------Original Message------- From: NHANSBURG@xxxxxxxxxx Date: 02/09/05 15:36:09 To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] thisa and thata 1. Buying a Show dog: I bought one that I just finished from a very reliable breeder Lorraine Schowalter. I bought her at seven months of age. She was guaranteed to certify hips and elbows at two and she did. She was guaranteed fertile and she was. She was guaranteed to be finishable and she did. Her temperament was guaranteed and it was excellent. I paid exactly 1500 dollars for her and two puppies back from her first litter. First and third choice and this was done. Then the bitch belonged to me. Lorraine had the right to pick the stud dog and she did.There were no problems. Most top breeders use co ownerships and they work out very well. That is the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. I believe that Ambers Flair was purchased at five months of age. Ask Roz. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================