amen, evan - i'm so glad that someone actually understands the definition of an elitist. then again, i've always loved the queen in shakespeare's "hamlet" - she had some very profound things to say. diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog In a message dated 5/10/2010 10:43:06 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 5/10/2010 5:49:55 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: This elitism not only comes across to the public, but to folks in other breeds. Okay, enough of this. What is being elitist? If it means we think we are better, then yes, I admit to it. Not only do I think it, but I know it. I think the German shepherd is the best of all breeds. I love the looks of an Irish Setter, but would not want to live with one. I think Newfs are great, but don't want one in my way when I want to get out the door. I think poodles are cute, but can't learn what I want them to know. I do appreciate the Coton, but they are too high strung for me. If being an elitist means I think dog people are the best, the German shepherd all around dog is the best breed, that we who show dogs are better than those who sit home and collect stamps, that those who collect spoons are not having as much fun as we are, then yes, I am an elistist. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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/ ============================================================================