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P E T R E C O R D S S Y S T E M tm Version 6.0 WORKING DEMO "I love your program and having all the information in one place and easy to access. I have seen other programs, but feel yours is the best." ....Marlita J., Concord, CA, PRS User. Starline Kennels proudly introduces you to our exciting software system, PET RECORDS SYSTEM (PRS) tm, the most complete package for maintaining records for purebred dogs. PRS runs on the popular IBM-PC and other microcomputers which are compatible with it. PRS is designed for both the hobbyist and the professional dog person. It was written by Bob Keller, computer professional since 1968, and purebred dog breeder, handler and kennel owner since 1967. PRS is the ONLY software that's receiving informal recommendations from A.K.C. Kennel Inspectors! "You have a wonderful program in PRS and ANYONE who breeds and sells dogs should have a copy of it. It is really worth the money!" ...Kay H., Muldrow, OK, new PRS User. We designed PRS to provide the maximum amount of capability at the lowest price possible. PRS won't attempt to dazzle you with fancy-looking screens, because that merely takes away computer resources that are better used to perform meaningful tasks. We use tried-and-true techniques to do more useful work than any other system on the market. PRS was designed to operate under DOS, where it can work the fastest and most efficiently. Ergonomically, PRS requires the least amount of physical effort from the user, eliminating the need for a mouse. In fact, in data-intensive applications such as recordkeeping, the use of a mouse can actually cause the user extra work and needless arm/wrist movement. And, PRS doesn't require you to have any computer knowledge or experience. Over half of our customers are novice computer users, everyday people. PRS does it all. The chore of recordkeeping is now reduced dramatically, thanks to PRS. "Most complete package offered, easy to follow prompts, and a very affordable price. Worth every penny. (I've) recommended PRS to my kennel friends." ...Barbara V., Charlotte, MI PRS is a self-contained system. You don't have to buy any other modules or data files (as some of our competitors require) in order to take advantage of all that PRS has to offer. All of the necessary programming is already contained in PRS, ready to work for you! Our PRS User's Manual fully explains your use of the entire PRS software; and it's written in common language that anyone can understand, yet provides the user with an excellent knowledge of how PRS operates. The User's Manual is supported with a large sample-data master file that you can "play with" while you become familiar with the system. "A few hours after the AKC Field Inspector left our kennel, she called us back and recommended PRS as the most complete software on the market." ...Janet T., Savannah, GA, when she ordered PRS v6.0. PRS has been in use since 1986 by over 2,200 dog fanciers and kennels worldwide. It meets and exceeds AKC requirements for record- keeping, and can maintain a sizable file of dog records. It can help you to meet USDA recordkeeping requirements too. PRS supports all AKC, UKC, SKC and CKC recognized breeds, plus others. And since the new APPDI Registry mirrors AKC requirements, PRS provides double duty for commercial breeders! "We bought PRS to replace T.O.P.S., and we just wanted to let you know that PRS is GREAT!" ...Sam M., Sterling Hts., MI PRS is a proven product! Some other systems might try to LOOK like PRS, but NONE of them has our successful record of performance, value and user satisfaction. "Your PRS software is Exactly what I have been looking for, more than just pedigrees. It includes everything a small exhibitor-breeder needs." ...T.W. Kelley, Richmond, TC The two main functions of PRS are recordkeeping and reporting. All pertinent records regarding your dogs are maintained in the PRS Master File, which becomes the data base for all PRS reports. History reports are extracted from the Master File, linking with other related records, to provide complete and accurate information. Unlike other systems, PRS does NOT require you to input pedigree charts in order to print them. All that is needed is a single record for each dog that might appear in a pedigree, much like a dog's AKC Stud Book entry. Once entered in the Master File, you will NEVER have to type that dog's name again for it to appear in a pedigree. PRS uses a search procedure similar to that used by the AKC, keyed on a unique identification number, to produce each and every pedigree you desire. You'll NEVER have to type a pedigree again! In the following pages, we'll describe in more detail, the work that PRS can do for you. RECORDKEEPING "It's great - now I don't have to have multiple books/papers to keep track of my dogs & their show/breeding records!!" Benita B., Connersville IN PRS maintains nine areas of information in fifteen different record formats within its Master File. Those areas are: 1. Individual Dog. This describes an individual dog, its breed, registered name, registration number, sire, dam, whelp date, color and markings, breeder and current owner, and more. It provides the information needed to search and print pedigrees. A separate Degrees record maintains up to eight titles and degrees that might not otherwise be a part of the dog's name. An Additional Registrations record maintains up to eight other registrations for dogs that are multiple-registered, such as in both the AKC and the APPDI. 2. Transfers of Ownership. These records detail any transfer of ownership of an individual dog, and supplement the Individual Dog information on PRS reports. Transfer records maintain disposition information as required by the AKC and APPDI. 3. Health. These records are used to record matters of health for an individual dog. Information such as vet's name, applicable account number, cost of service, and a free-form information note (160 characters) is maintained. A separate Innoculations record maintains up to eight different shots, and their expirations, per dog, to record the dog's current shot status. 4. Informational. These records are similar to Health records, and maintain similar information of a non-health nature. They can be used to record data about grooming, training sessions, phenotype, genetic notes, or any other type of information that you choose. 5. Breeding. These records maintain all information pertaining to a particular breeding. They are recorded for both the stud dog and the brood bitch. In the case of the brood bitch, these records are later linked to Puppy In Litter records to provide full AKC and APPDI records on each puppy whelped in that litter. 6. Puppy In Litter. These records identify each individual puppy whelped in a litter. They contain identification and transfer information, as required by the AKC and APPDI. When linked with the appropriate Breeding record, they provide a full set of AKC and APPDI required records. (PRS first used "slash" numbers to identify puppies in 1986, several years BEFORE the AKC adopted the practice!) 7. Conformation Show. These records maintain a complete history of each dog's entry at an AKC dog show. Data about the class, judge, and placement, are maintained for three levels of competition (breed, group and best in show). Championship points, handler name, and other data, are also maintained. A separate Judge Critique record allows you to keep critiques on conformation judges, whether you've shown under them or not. 8. Obedience Trial. As with Conformation records, these maintain a history of each dog's entry into an Obedience Trial. Similar information is recorded, along with a brief information note to critique the judge, or to describe any special achievement or circumstance. 9. Working Trial. These records maintain a history of each dog's entry into a field trial, or similar event. Information about the stake, judge, placement and points are maintained for up to three stakes and/or classes in a field trial. A separate Trial Critique record can be kept for critique data on one of the trial judges. You can use working trial records to record hunting, herding, lure coursing, schutzhund, and most other working events. In total, these record formats provide a complete, all-around history of each dog on file. They form the basis of PRS's printed reports, and the vital information needed by the search routines in the Pedigree print function. PRS PRINTED REPORTS "PRS has exceeded my expectations...even with my dot matrix printer the pedigrees look good." ...Cynthia S., Winchester, KY While most of PRS's output is viewable on the monitor, its real value is in the printed reports. PRS provides a selection of reports that enables you to produce complete hardcopy records of your own dogs at any time. For those reports that must meet AKC requirements, the information is provided in a format similar to the standard AKC forms. PRS printed reports are designed to fit a standard 8-1/2" x 11" finished page, either continuous form or single sheet. All PRS reports are printed in "portrait" format. PRS's current list of printed reports is as follows: 1. Animals On File List. This shows the basic information in each Individual Dog record in your Master File. It gives a quick summary of all the dogs that you currently have recorded. 2. Current Records List. Lists the key fields, and some brief summary data, for either all records on file, or only those for a specific dog. Useful for recapping a dog's set of records. 3. Individual Records. This group of reports prints the full history of an Individual dog, in a structured format. Information is printed in chronological order. Each report group is headed with the Individual record information for the subject dog. In the course of printing, you can select any of the following groups of Individual Records to print: A. Ownership & Transfers Records provide a full description of the dog, its titles and degrees, additional registration numbers, and its ownership trail. This report exceeds AKC and APPDI requirements. B. Health & Informational Records provide a full history of medical and general information about the dog, including its current shot status and next heat cycle. C. Breeding & Litter Records provide a detailed account of each breeding of the dog. For stud dogs, full particulars about the breeding are printed. For brood bitches, additional data is printed about each individual puppy whelped and its disposition. This report exceeds AKC and APPDI requirements. D. Conformation Show Records print a full history of the dog's progress at AKC dog shows. Placements, from individual breed classes, right up to Best In Show, are printed in an easy-to-read format. Judge critiques appear in this portion. Championship points, if earned, are printed, and a total appears at the end of this report group. E. Obedience Show Records print a full history of the dog's progress at AKC obedience trials. The dog's score, placement, class and judge are printed, along with a brief information comment or critique. Runoff data, if applicable, can also be entered. F. Working Trial and Critique Records print a full history of the dog's progress at AKC Field Trial, Hunting, Herding, and Schutzhund events. The Stake/Class name, judge, score and placement can be maintained for up to three stakes and/or classes, along with a critique on one of the judges. 4. Judge Critiques. This is a listing of the Judge Critiques within your master file, either conformation, obedience, or working trial. This report can be printed for all judges, or for a single judge, by name. 5. A Vaccination Status Listing shows the current shot status for all dogs in your Master File for which you are maintaining this type of information. Shot type, date given, months effective, and a computed expiration date are shown on this report. This report can also show bitches' next heat cycles, if desired. 6. An Informational Extract report which summarizes all Informational data in your Master File based on subject selection criteria that you specify. 7. The Pedigree of any dog on file, in one of the following variations: A. A Certified Pedigree, 4- or 5-generation, containing appropriate header data about the subject dog, and user-inputted footing data (your kennel name, address, slogan, etc.). Colors and markings print through the next-to-the-last generation. Registration numbers and additional titles, certificates and degrees print through the third generation, room permitting. Champions' names appear in either bold print or red ink, where your printer permits. B. A Work Pedigree, which, when combined with the work pedigree of the other dog in the mating, can provide a 5- or 6-generation pedigree of the resulting litter. This is useful in planning future breedings. The work pedigree also includes colors, registration numbers and additional titles, as in the Certified pedigree. No headings or footings appear on work pedigrees. 8. A Progeny List will show all first-generation offspring of the subject dog, to the extent that those dogs are a part of your Master File. Individual dogs and litters (as a whole) appear on this report, along with the name of the other parent dog. 9. An Inbreeding Percentages Report, which shows all ancestors within five generations of the subject dog, and the percentage of the subject dog's pedigree that they each occupy. This is useful in determining the influence of each ancestor. No need for any "crystal ball", the data's right here! 10. A Descendants Listing which shows all descendants of the subject dog or bitch, for up to 13 generations, by bloodline descendancy. This listing is known as a "reverse pedigree" and is extremely useful for locating descendants of a specific bloodline. 11. A Stud Service Contract can be printed for any male dog on file. Information is further extracted from the Master File, and input by the user, to complete the contract. The wording of the contract itself can be easily changed by the user, through the program, to meet specific needs and cases. Optionally, PRS will create a Breeding record for the stud dog, in conjunction with the printing of the Stud Service Contract, saving you that necessary input operation. 12. A Sales Receipt can be printed to document the sale, gift, or lease of a dog in your Master File. Optionally, PRS will update your Master File to create a Transfer record (for an individually- registered dog), or update the Puppy In Litter record (for a puppy sale) with this transfer information, saving you this necessary input operation. You can even maintain a set of "standard terms" which PRS can insert into the body of the sales receipt. 13. Dog Show Entry Forms can be printed, following AKC entry form protocol, for any AKC conformation show, obedience trial, field trial, and hunting test. Data on up to 50 shows can be kept on file at any one time. PRS prints the entire entry form...no special forms are required. PRS Entry Forms are identical to the AKC forms in content and size, and are accepted by all show superintendents. 14. A Variable Record List generator is a powerful reporting tool to allow you to develop a wide range of data lists, based on user- specified data-string searches, either against a selected record format, or against all records in your Master File. 15. A Financial Summary Report which totals major categories of income and expense amounts, as you've recorded them in your PRS Master File. Similar in format to a Financial Statement, the Financial Summary can be useful in managing kennel finances. 16. A Custom Report Generator which allows PRS users to create customized reports from combinations of record formats supported in the PRS Master File. Specific selection criteria and print data fields are chosen by you, providing you with the ability to create specialized reports for your own special needs. You can save up to 36 custom report setups for re-use later with newer data. PRINTER SUPPORT PRS comes preloaded with printer control codes for a wide variety of popular printers, dot-matrix and laser (additional printers are included with the full program...DEMO is limited due to disk size). And, if your printer is not in that list, you can customize PRS to your specific printer. PRS supports ALL IBM-PC compatible printers, including lasers, through the use of a generic printer driver. Since the first release of PRS, we have yet to encounter an IBM-compatible printer that PRS will not support! PRS output is always routed to your LPT1 printer port. *** NOTE *** Support of your specific printer may require that you locate and input specific printer control code sequences into PRS from your printer's instruction manual. In some cases, support is limited to resident fonts, and support of alternate fonts, styles or colors is not available. If you have ANY question about your printer model, call us and we'll be happy to tell you the level of PRS support provided. MONITOR DISPLAYS PRS is a menu-driven, user-friendly system. Additional prompts are worded in a clear and easy-to-understand fashion. On-screen help appears automatically during all update activity to assist the user, and the entire manual is viewable on the monitor while in the program. Record images are formatted on-screen during updating, inquiry and report printing phases. A three-generation work pedigree is always displayed, with champions in red, during pedigree printing. Most structured output from PRS can be viewed on the monitor screen alone, without the need of a printer. PRS screen displays are large, clear, and easy to read and understand. No "buttons", "bars", or other system "gadgets" to get in the way of the screen display in PRS! PRS requires no special monitor or video card. PRS uses a white background with black and colored text, for its monitor displays. PRS will operate on monochrome monitors as well, and can be easily changed to color monitor displays if and when you upgrade your system to a color monitor. PRS uses screen mode 0, text only, which is compatible with all graphics adapter cards. SYSTEM CAPACITIES/REQUIREMENTS PRS can hold approximately 1250 records in each Master File, with a maximum of 36 individual Master Files at any time. While PRS does not link between Master Files, you can change to another Master File while you are in PRS, without having to exit the program. A Master File is defined as a group of records that have something in common, such as, all Poodles, or all Silkies, or all Judge Critiques. For the average fancier, a Master File should easily accommodate full histories for 20 to 30 currently-active dogs, and still have room for several hundred more ancestor dogs for pedigree purposes. For those who are active in more than one breed, you can create a Master File for each separate breed, up to a maximum of 36 files, thus giving you full record capacity for each breed. And you can exchange PRS Master Files with other PRS users without difficulty. PRS recognizes well over 350 named breeds, including all breeds recognized and/or registered by the AKC, UKC, SKC and CKC. Many foreign breeds, not yet registered in the U.S., are also included in that number. In order to allow for as much available memory for data records, PRS does not do extensive editing on inputted data. We leave it up to the user's intelligence, for the most part, to input data which is correct and meaningful. Where certain codes or formats are required of input data, on-screen help appears automatically. The User's Manual is also on-line as a main menu choice. From a technical standpoint, your computer must be an IBM-PC or compatible, have at least 512K of available RAM, a hard disk with at least 1.5MB of available space (add 1MB for each additional Master File desired), DOS version 2.11 or newer, any type of monitor (graphics not required), and a printer (ANY type) attached to the LPT1 port. PRS supports all IBM-compatible printers using control code sequences of 12 codes or less. PRS is supplied on your choice of either 5.25" or 3.5" diskette. A mouse is not needed. PRS is a DOS application, which means you do not have to have Windows (tm) to run it. However, for the Windows (tm) user, PRS can be run just like any other DOS application, simply and easily. PRS can be installed ONE TIME ONLY, but it does provide a means of regular backup of the entire system and a Reload utility in case you experience a catastrophic hard disk failure. COMPATIBILITY PRS Version 6.0 is compatible with all previous versions of PRS, and includes a conversion utility to upgrade your existing PRS Master File to the Version 6.0 format, if necessary. PRS v5.0 users can continue on without needing to convert their Master File. FOLLOW-ON SUPPORT Registered owners of PRS may receive technical support, as needed, should any problems arise. Further, as enhancements are made to PRS, registered owners will be advised of them automatically. We know you'll be happy with PRS, and we are here to provide support as close as your telephone, after the sale. ORDERING INFORMATION PRS can be purchased directly from us by mail or by phone. On mail orders, we accept your money order, VISA or MasterCard. On phone orders, we can accept your MasterCard or VISA. Please have your credit card handy for our operator. We do not accept checks. The complete PRS package includes software on a quality disk, and a startup manual preprinted for your convenience. The full instruction manual is on disk, for your viewing or printing. Please specify whether you need a 5.25" or 3.5" disk. PRS is priced at only $49.95, plus a $5.00 shipping/handling charge which includes sales tax where applicable, for a total price of only $54.95. On orders to destinations outside the 50 states, please call for additional shipping costs. Most orders are sent via US Mail, and delivery is usually within 7-10 days. Expedited delivery is NOT available. Please see the next page for our Order Form and ordering instructions, or you can print an Order Form from the Main Menu in the Demo Program. Send all mail orders to: STARLINE KENNELS 7131 Kermore Lane Stanton, CA 90680 To place a phone order, call: (714) 826-5218 Hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm, Tues. 9:30am to 1:30pm, Closed Sunday & major holidays. (Pacific Time Zone) Please have your credit card ready for our operator. Sorry, we cannot accept any collect calls, or return calls made during our closed hours. NOTE: We will NOT accept any orders paid by personal check or by third-party check. Bank certified checks only. TERMS OF SALE Due to the threat of piracy, all software products are sold without any form of satisfaction guarantee, and may not be returned once the sealed diskette package has been opened. You should read the terms of the Software License and Limited Warranty contained in the User's Manual before opening the sealed diskette package. Rescinded orders are subject to a 15% restocking fee and no refund of any shipping or handling charges. Once the sealed diskette package is opened, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail, and any customer's right to rescind the purchase becomes null and void at that instant with NO REFUNDS of any kind. If a manufacturing defect is suspected, contact Starline for a return authorization and instructions for returning the product for replacement within the first 30 days after receipt of the product. There are no other warranties or guarantees on this product, and no refunds are issued under any circumstances. OUR CHECK POLICY We do NOT accept checks as payment of PET RECORDS SYSTEM, due in part to past unfavorable experiences with persons who failed to honor their checks. We WILL accept your Money Order, VISA, or MasterCard, and delivery of your order should occur within two weeks after we receive your order (to U.S. destinations). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MAIL ORDER FORM for PET RECORDS SYSTEM Version 6.0 Ordered by:_______________________________________Date:______________ Street Address:_____________________________________________________________ City:____________________________ State:_______ Zip:_________________ Daytime Phone Number (_________)________________________ Please send PRS on |__|3.5" disk |__|5.25" disk (required data) Please ship One (1) PRS v6.0 to me at the above address. I have enclosed $54.95 as total price for shipment within the 50 states (for orders elsewhere, call Starline for shipping charges). My payment is in the form of |__|Money Order |__|VISA |__|MasterCard. Credit Card # |__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__| Expiration Date |__|__| / |__|__| Authorization Signature:_____________________________________________ (Must be ordered by credit card account holder) Make Money Orders Payable To STARLINE Mail To: STARLINE 7131 Kermore Lane Stanton, CA 90680 SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT PET RECORDS SYSTEM...AND THEIR ANSWERS Q. Will PRS run on my computer? A. PRS will run on any IBM-PC or compatible which operates under DOS 2.11 or newer. You must have a hard disk, and should have a printer. PRS is delivered complete...there is nothing else to buy. Q. Will PRS support my printer? A. PRS supports ALL IBM-compatible printers, including the latest bubble, inkjet, and laser printers. PRS comes pre-loaded with control setups for a wide range of printers, even those that print in color; and the user can customize PRS to his own printer, in case it is not one of PRS's pre-loaded choices. We have yet to encounter an IBM-compatible printer that PRS cannot support! Q. Is PRS "user friendly"? A. PRS is a menu-driven program...no "buttons" or "gadgets" to decipher. On-screen help is automatic during the updating functions, and the User's Manual is viewable on-screen within the program. It even includes a one-page "No-Brainer's Guide To PRS" to get you started using PRS with your own data. PRS screen displays are large and easy-to-read. No microscopic screen data or clutter in PRS! Q. How are dogs accessed in PRS? A. PRS keys dogs with a 12-digit ID Number...no need to type in the dog's complete name or search through some on-screen list of dog names just to access his records. The ID# can be any combination of letters and I * numbers, up to 12 digits, that YOU choose. You could use the dog's M * call name, tattoo number, or registry Number, for example. P * A separate, 12-digit kennel club registration number field exists to O * store a dog's AKC number, even in their NEW, longer format. By the R * way, the AKC REQUIRES YOU TO USE A SEPARATE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN T * YOUR RECORDKEEPING...something that PRS has been doing right from the A * start. Don't consider ANY system that doesn't have an "ID Number" N * access method! When the AKC man comes to your door, you want to give T * him exactly what the rules say...an ID system in your software. Q. How many pedigrees can PRS store? A. PRS doesn't "store" pedigrees as documents...it stores ancestor dogs and searches backwards from the subject dog, looking up sires and dams, until it has enough generations to fill the selected pedigree size. You NEVER have to type a pedigree chart again! No moving/clicking a mouse around the screen over microscopic print. To link a dog with ALL of his ancestors takes just 2 data fields, nothing more. This is the EASIEST way to do pedigrees, ever! Q. Does PRS come "pre-loaded" with AKC records? A. No. If it did, chances are that very few of those records would be pertinent to YOUR dogs and YOUR bloodlines. PRS doesn't waste space on your computer with irrelevent data. Why pay for useless data? You input only those dogs and items of data that are important to YOU. Input sources for YOUR files will probably be hand-written records and pedigrees that you already have on file. Q. I have Windows. Can I use PRS? A. Yes. PRS is an DOS application, which means that you can run it on your computer by exiting Windows to the DOS level, then running PRS as you would any other DOS application. The process is simple and described in our PRS user's manual. Our customers have had no difficulties running PRS with Windows in their computer. Use of a mouse is actually a hindrance to data-intensive programs such as PRS. You would have to first move the mouse and click an icon to make a choice, then move your hands to the keyboard to enter data to the program. PRS does not hinder you by requiring a mouse! Q. How do I know that PRS was designed properly and is bug-free? A. PRS was designed and written by Bob Keller, former AKC Licensed Handler, former President of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of So. California, owner of Starline Kennels (established 1967), and computer professional since 1968. PRS has been in use at Starline since 1985, and at over 2,200 other kennels worldwide since late 1986. PRS is a proven product. PRS has satisfied AKC and USDA inspections. PRS is the ONLY software to be recommended by AKC Field Inspectors. (Such recommendations have been on an informal basis...the AKC does NOT officially endorse ANY software.) Q. What if I have a problem? Is there technical support? A. Experience has shown that our User's Manual is very complete at answering user questions. However, we are available weekdays, by phone, if you are having difficulty understanding something about the system. We operate out of our 27-year-old kennel, NOT out of a P.O. Box. We have no reason to hide from our customers behind "resellers" or P.O. Boxes! Some of our competitors provide support through an "extra-charge" forum on CompuServe, meaning you pay for the call, you pay CompuServe's monthly fee, and you pay the "Plus" charge for the support! One call to us does it for PRS! Q. Do you provide updates? A. You know, this is a question that reveals a major problem with software today...the need for updates. We are quite proud of the fact that PRS has only been updated four times (counting this one) since it's release in 1986. We've never had to create an update to correct a program bug, because we test PRS before we release it. As a customer, you should not have to expect updates. Contrary to what some authors have said, a program that is properly designed and written at the outset does NOT have to be updated regularly. (One of our competitors had at least THREE versions, 3.0, 3.08, and 3.10, all within ONE YEAR!) Because we do upgrade PRS from time to time, to add new features or meet new AKC requirements, we WILL notify you if an upgraded version of PRS becomes available. We promise that you won't be flooded with frequent updates when you buy PRS. Q. Does PRS do accounting? A. PRS keeps track of income and expenses related to data that you input to PRS, and you can print the Financial Summary report to recap that data for any time period you choose. Ask the I.R.S., and they'll probably tell you that you should have a separate accounting system for your kennel accounts that is NOT a part of some other recordkeeping system. We would suggest that NONE of the dog software can compare with popular financial systems, such as Quicken, and that you should use software that has been written specifically for accounting functions for that purpose. Q. Since PRS does more than the competitors, why is PRS priced at only $54.95? A. Would you rather pay MORE? SOFTWARE PRODUCT COMPARISONS... "I checked out a lot of programs, but yours was the most complete and the simplest to use. Thank you." ...Karen H., Lindenhurst, NY, PRS User. "I did a research paper on computers & dog breeders software for a college computer class, and yours was the best software I researched--very user friendly." ...Betty D., Eastlake, OH, after she bought PRS. We encourage you to compare PET RECORDS SYSTEM with other software products. When you DO, we bet you'll find that not all products live up to their ads! Use this checklist to see for yourself that PRS is the BEST value around! PRS Breedr Compu Pedig. Canine FEATURE Std.* -Ped +Plus Facts Records Maintained & Printed: Dog's Registered Name, # & Titles YES YES _____ _____ _____ Supports New AKC # Format YES YES _____ _____ _____ Ownership Trail (AKC required) YES YES _____ YES _____ Breeding/Stud Service (AKC req'd) YES YES _____ YES _____ Pups In Litter (AKC required) YES YES _____ _____ _____ Other Titles/Degrees/Certifications YES YES YES _____ _____ Additional Registration Numbers YES NO _____ NO NO Shot Records/Expirations YES YES _____ _____ NO Health/Vet Visit/Surgical/etc. YES YES _____ _____ NO Informational/Genetics/Misc. YES __?__ _____ NO _____ Conformation Shows & Judge Critiques YES NO _____ YES NO Obedience Trials & Critiques YES NO _____ _____ NO Field Trials & Critiques YES NO _____ _____ NO APPDI Required Data YES __?__ NO NO NO USDA Required Data YES __?__ NO NO NO PRS Breedr Compu Pedig. Canine Ease Of Use: Std.* -Ped +Plus Facts Dogs Accessed by ID # (AKC req'd) YES! NO! NO! _____ YES! Easy-To-Read printouts of Individual YES _____ _____ _____ _____ Dog's records (AKC required) Easy-To-Read screen displays YES NO NO _____ _____ Minimal User Input (interactive) YES NO _____ NO _____ Data Exchange between Users YES _____ _____ _____ _____ PRS Breedr Compu Pedig. Canine Pedigrees & Reports: Std.* -Ped +Plus Facts 3-generation pedigree on monitor YES _____ _____ _____ YES 4- & 5-gen Certified pedigrees, YES YES YES YES _____ That Are Easy To Read? YES NO _____ _____ _____ User-Customized Kennel name/data on Certified Pedigrees YES! _____ NO! _____ NO! 5- & 6-gen Work (what-if) pedigrees YES NO _____ _____ _____ Descendants Listing (13 generations) YES NO YES NO NO Progeny List (1st Gen. offspring) YES NO YES NO YES Inbreeding Percentages Report YES YES YES NO _____ Vaccination/Heat Status Listing YES YES _____ _____ _____ Judge Critiques by Judge Name YES ? NO NO _____ Informational Extract by Subject YES NO NO NO NO Variable Record List generator YES NO NO NO NO Custom Report Generator YES NO NO NO NO Stud Contract w/variable text YES NO NO NO _____ Sales Receipt/Lease Contract YES NO _____ NO _____ AKC Entry Forms (Conformation, YES NO NO NO NO Obedience, Field & Hunting) Financial Summary Report YES _____ NO NO NO PRS Breedr Compu Pedig. Canine Design Considerations: Std.* -Ped +Plus Facts Hard Disk space required 1.5MB 4MB _____ _____ _____ Minimum RAM to run 512K 2MB _____ _____ _____ Minimum IBM computer CPU chip ALL 386SX _____ _____ _____ Video card/monitor supported ALL VGA _____ _____ _____ Supports ALL printers (laser too) YES __?__ _____ NO _____ Windows required? NO! YES _____ _____ _____ Mouse required? NO! YES _____ _____ _____ Complete & UNDERSTANDABLE Manual YES! NO NO NO NO Excellent Product Delivery Record?* YES NO!* _____ _____ _____ Years In Use (a proven product) 8+ __?__ 7+ _____ _____ Providing Reliable User Support? YES NO! NO __?__ __?__ Designed/Written by a "Dog Person" YES __?__ NO __?__ __?__ Looks "Pretty" NO! YES _____ _____ NO Over 2,200 Users YES! NO NO NO NO 99%+ Customer Satisfaction Rate* YES NO!* NO NO NO Recommended by AKC Inspectors** YES NO NO NO NO Recommended by USDA Inspectors YES NO NO NO NO (*See the ALERT, below, for current info.) (** The AKC doesn't endorse software, recommendations are "off the record") Breedr Compu Pedig. Canine The Bottom Line..... PRS Std.* -Ped +Plus Facts TOTAL PRICE (incl. tax/ship/hdlg) $54.95 $99.95 $154.00 $44.95 $65.00 "PRS seems to be an excellent system, and a lot of information, at a fraction of the cost of others advertised. Feel free to use us as an endorsement." ...P. J. Minton, Ever'Mint Toy Poodles Lexington, NC WE DOUBT that you'll find any other software system that can match PRS for capability, capacity, and price. So, why wait? Order your own copy of PET RECORDS SYSTEM today, and put an end to the paperwork hassles! STARLINE 7131 Kermore Lane Stanton, CA 90680 Phone (714) 826-5218 "When somebody makes you pay for their "demo" disk, they're telling you that they're not selling very many of the actual product! Anyway, why should you PAY someone for their own sales literature? And, if their "demo" is nothing but a "slide show", then you still don't know what you're getting yourself into! Without ANY demo disk, you're risking your money, as much as $190, in the hopes that you can get your money back quickly and without a hassle. You should be able to TRY BEFORE YOU BUY, with a FREE Demo Disk!" ...Bob Keller, Stanton, CA "I looked at a lot of computer programs for dog records before deciding to buy PRS. I had some doubts about The Breeders Standard, which your demo confirmed. I purchased the demo disks from Sentinal Consultants and gave up trying to load the Pedigree Plus program, which apparently takes a huge amount of memory. I did manage to get one of their Show Trackers loaded and after about two minutes I gave up trying to figure it out. I don't have time or inclination to dink with a poorly designed program and I hated the Sentinal program. CompuPed is hard to use. Anyhow, I was very impressed with your demo, which seems to cover all the bases in record keeping...in one nice program." ...Unsolicitated comments from Margie D., Monmouth, OR "I had The Breeders Standard, but the AKC Rep who visited my kennels told me that PRS has been getting great reviews." ...Carolyn A., W. Columbia, SC "I'm dumping Kennel Management System for PRS! KMS uses too much space, and is too complicated!" ...Debbie H., Pittsburgh, PA || || || || \/ \/ \/ \/ ALERT---ALERT---ALERT---ALERT Consumer Awareness Information (The following information has been obtained either by us directly, or from customers who had personal knowledge. We present it here for your use in evaluating such software products, recognizing that most of you would not normally have access to this data, nor will you likely read it in other sales literature.) ******** INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY TRAVELERS ******** DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ ON COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARDS! THE GOOD WORDS MAY BE COMING FROM THE PERSON WHO OWNS THE SOFTWARE COMPANY! OR, HIS SALESMAN! "John Tamburo", Antioch, IL, is the owner of "The Breeder's Standard", "Man's Best Friend Software", and "MBF Software". "Arnold Blank", Modesto, CA, (aka "Fred Johnson") is the person selling something called "Kennel Management System Version 3.10". "Jacquelyn Bailey", Lebanon, IN, is the owner of "Hampton Software". (You can obtain the name, address and phone number of ANY PERSON operating a business from a P.O. Box. Write to the Postmaster at that zip code, include a photocopy of the ad, and cite "ASM Section 352.44e(1), Post office boxholder information, Business use". There's no charge by the USPS for this information. Know who you're dealing with!) AND NOW, SOME SOFTWARE REVIEWS... * We've seen "The Breeders Standard" V3.0 Demo, and it's just a slide show. Important data fields that are MISSING include: Phone numbers throughout; puppy fees for stud services/breedings; stud contracts; sales receipt/ contracts; judge critiques in all show/trial areas; multiple additional registration numbers; miscellaneous data identifiable by subject; to name a few. Add to this the microscopic names in their on-screen pedigree... better have 20/20 eyesight! We invite you to compare PRS with "The B.S.", and see if YOU don't come to the same conclusion as us...that PRS is the Best In Show and Best In Trial. * "Kennel Management System" was originally sold as "Pedigree System Manager". For the record, "Kennel Management System Version 1.5" is a software system that WE wrote in 1987 and then took off the market in 1991 due to the fact that our customers preferred our PRS product by far. The person who now calls his software "Kennel Management System" has begged us to "concentrate on those features you feel are valuable, and helpful to the user". So, on that basis, we can no longer describe his product herein! You'll just have blow $5 for his demo to find out for yourself. Make sure you get the latest version though...he's been through at least THREE in the last year! (Just so you know what's involved in a "demo disk", our PRS FREE Demo Disk costs us a total of $1.13 to produce and mail. Their's should too. Our own advertising apparently made them lower their "demo" price from $20!) * Despite what they say in their ad, the sample output that we received from "Dog Breeder's Basics", by Hampton Software out of a P.O. Box in Lebanon, IN, lacks many of the data fields required by AKC rules, including Sire, Dam, paperwork dates, to name just a few. Their pedigrees lack registration numbers on ancestors, and not even a certification statement. Dog's names are limited to 30 characters, including all titles. * "Pedigree Plus", a P.O. Box in Virginia, was reviewed by DOGworld (Feb.'93). They said, "The user must accurately enter the dog's (full) name to ensure that the user builds as complete a pedigree as possible. The user must also remember to transfer files from the pedigree data file to the brood and stud data files if records are changed." Other problems: Maximum of 8 puppies in a litter! No place to record the puppy-buyer's name or address! * Sentinal Consultants, in New Jersey, has had so many programs to sell that its almost scary. "Just Pedigrees", "Pedigree Plus", "Annotated Pedigrees", just to name a few...whew! Why anyone would want a program that does "just pedigrees" is beyond us. Why input all that data just for pedigrees, when you'll have to re-input it to some other software to meet AKC requirements? Seems like wasted money and effort to us! Why spend a fortune on "pieces"? * "DogTRAX" (now possibly called "DogBYTES") was reviewed in DOGworld, Apr'92. They said, "The program does not match a litter to a dam or sire in the data base." Oops! In their health module "space provided for the purpose of visit and comment is (only) 25 characters each." * "TOPS" was reviewed in DOGworld, Jan.'93, page 82: "Because the files do not share information, the user may enter the same information in more than one file and possibly do so incorrectly". * "Caninus 4.0" costs $495.00, plus $8.50 shipping, plus sales tax to Florida purchasers. It's complicated to use, and doesn't meet AKC requirements. It's a rework from something called "Equinus", a program for race horses, and many of the records don't relate to dogs. * "Champions in Windows" needs 8 MEGS OF RAM! Plus, Windows 3.1! It costs nearly FOUR TIMES the price of PRS! And the only thing it does that PRS doesn't is show pictures and expense graphs! AND, it costs a whopping $190! Those better be pretty great pictures and graphs! (They've been out less than six months, and already on "enhanced Version 2.0"!) * Has ANYBODY been able to get "Compu-Ped's" demo disk to run completely? And if they did, was the program simple to operate? * Dead And Gone... BREEZE, BRIMS, Computerized Pedigree Service, Dogbreeder's Assistant, DogPed, Kenl-Up, Kennel Keeper, Kennel Works, Pedigree "Freeware", Pedigreed Paws, PedPro, Ruffware, TOPS, and TRAC. PRS is THE Sales Leader, at over 2,200 copies worldwide, and we've earned that title by giving our customers true value and no deceptions. We sell MORE of all such software, and for good reason. WE are #1! HERE'S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TOLD US ABOUT PRS... "PRS seems to be an excellent system, and a lot of information, at a fraction of the cost of others advertised. Feel free to use us as an endorsement." P. J. Minton, Ever'Mint Toy Poodles, Lexington, NC "It is amazingly affordable and easy to deal with. While I have yet to explore its full depth, I am impressed with it." Lisa Peterson, "Texas Dogs" magazine, June/July '95, Product Review. "It has exactly what any hobby or professional "doggey" person needs. I tried MANY other systems, but NONE could offer what yours does...and it doesn't contain any "useless" files." Nancy M., Hartland, VT "I'm writing to let you know you have another happy customer. I find PRS great! All of the beaglers that have seen what PRS can do love it!" Dan R., Herkimer, NY "At the recent PHA software shootout in Texas, while PRS didn't look as "modern" as some of the other products, it was the ONLY software that did ALL the work that a dog fancier needs and expects. I'm glad that I bought PRS." Dess J., Duncanville, TX "Very carefully thought out & engineered. I haven't found it lacking in anything. Thanks!!" Sharon B., Harrisonville, MO "After The Breeders Standard failed to deliver my order, I considered PRS and Kennel Management. I'm glad that I chose PRS!" Kathleen F., Costa Mesa, CA "Very nice program, even for us computer dummies! Sure helps out with all that AKC recordkeeping!" Joanne M., Madison, NY "I checked out a lot of programs, but yours was the most complete and the simplest to use. Thank you." Karen H., Lindenhurst, NY "I find it easy to use and have all my records of 32 years in the system. Great Program!" Patricia G., Runnemede, NJ "This is the BEST program I have ever seen for records. I am very pleased with it." Ellen W., Greendale, WI "I really like the program. Thanks for including Field Trial information." John H., Spokane, WA "I wish I had known about PRS before I purchased a competitor's program." Pat L., San Antonio, TX, when she ordered PRS. "I think PRS is terrific - have been looking at different programs and spoke to a lot of dog people about their programs. Yours had everything we needed!! Thanks!" Jennifer L., Sciota, PA "PRS has exceeded my expectations...even with my dot matrix printer the pedigrees look good." Cynthia S., Winchester, KY "Everything works well...the program is really user-friendly. I thoroughly enjoy it." Mrs. Jo H., Tappen, BC, Canada "Having a very large kennel, your program has proven extremely helpful in saving time and energy." Sharon G., Byron, NY "I just love this program. My kids complain that it is hard to get to use the computer since Mom got her "dog" program!" Nancy K., Danville, IN "I like it! Real easy to use. Thank you." Joseph S., Allen Park, MI "Great program! I have tried several programs to print pedigrees, and PRS is The Best!!" Marty B., Gulf Breeze, FL "I'm very pleased with the program, and it seems to cover all my needs and then some! At least 3 of my fellow "dog" friends have seen my program and have either purchased PRS or will be soon." John O., Moline, IL We receive comments like these every day, voluntarily, in the mail and on the phone, from PRS users at all levels of purebred involvement and computer experience. We don't have to "make up" good words about PRS...we receive them every day from our customers! We're extremely proud that our satisfaction rate is over 99%, with over 2,200 PRS users, and the number grows daily. Many of our sales are the result of word-of-mouth recommendations from fanciers who have already purchased and used PRS! PRS is regularly replacing all of the other software products in kennels across the world. More dog fanciers own and use PRS than any other similar software product. Don't let "special" prices, vague sales literature, or "pretty" screen displays fool you. What they're NOT showing or telling you could be VERY IMPORTANT! Remember, you don't have to pay a lot of money to get True Value. Make your FIRST purchase your BEST purchase. Buy PRS! AND NOW, FROM THE HOME OFFICE IN STANTON, CALIFORNIA, TODAY'S TOP TEN LIST OF REASONS TO BUY PRS! 10. Only software designed to meet AKC rules and regulations. 9. Free technical support, if needed. 8. It's designed by a person with over 26 years both in purebred dogs AND computer programming. 7. Prints stud contracts, sales receipts and entry forms. 6. Does pedigrees simply and easily. 5. Over 2,200 satisfied users (99+%). 4. Easy to use, even for a computer novice. 3. It's the ONLY software being recommended by AKC field inspectors. 2. Still priced at only $54.95. And, the Number 1 Reason To Buy PRS... Three words: It's The Best! ONE LAST THING....... When you've finished putting this DEMO through its paces, why don't you give it to another dog fancier for them to try? They'll thank you for it! That's what friends are for! Copyright 1993 by Robert L. Keller. All Rights Reserved. PET RECORDS SYSTEM and PRS are trademarks of Starline Kennels. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. AKC and A.K.C. are trademarks of the American Kennel Club. IBM-PC is a trademark of IBM Corp.