Re: [PyrNet-L] GPCA

[EFPico@gateway.net]

In a message dated 04/18/2000 9:10:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jsmiller@newmex.com writes:

<< One reason might be to keep abreast of health and welfare issues on 
 the breed.  The GPCA Bulletin is the first to publish articles on 
 health issues that have recently surfaced, along with articles on 
 studies being done on Dwarfism, heart and eye conditions that have 
 been reported in the breed, etc. As well as the normal pyr interest 
 stories about pyrs and their people and Regional Club activities for 
 members, this publication features articles on training and behavior 
 as well as feature articles of LGD interest. Anyone interested in the 
 welfare of the breed can benefit from this publication.  Any 
 knowledge I can obtain on the breed helps me to keep my pyrs healthy 
 and a good representative of the breed. >>

I receive all this information free on the Internet and by participating in 
the different chat groups to which I belong. IMHO, I believe that I can keep 
my pup healthy by finding and working with a good vet and he is a good 
representative of the breed due mostly to the excellent breeding stock and 
breeders he came from. 

I am impressed by the regional clubs and their efforts. It was through PFNE 
that I learned of the show where I met Picos breeder. I just found it ironic 
that right after the email posted regarding the membership policies, another 
one was posted stating that while you may not be able to join the GPCA, the 
GPCA would be more than happy to take your money for their newsletter. I 
prefer my money to support an organization where I am welcome to take part, 
not just provide a subsidy. My opinion, take it or leave it.