In a message dated 12/9/2011 11:25:27 A.M. Central Standard Time, ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx writes: Hmmm...."honor the standard". What does that really mean? The problem is that everyone has their OWN interpretation of the standard and everyone thinks they are right. Each group feels that THEIR representation of the breed is the correct one...... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- There is one standard, and one only. Sally is a long time judge and if you understood what she bred of course she is going to stay within that. Her dogs did a lot of winning in the conformation ring WHICH IS judging to the standard. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, lifetime member CKC "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================