[ SHOWGSD-L ] Recent negative posts/Part 2

From: "Helen Franklin" <helen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:25:19 -0700
I forgot to add this great tidbit about Vancouver (littermates, Am. Ch. Von 
Saar's Lady Di, Sel Can Ch Von Saar's Prince of Wales, Sch II)
A Canadian Breeder and friend had seen Vancouver and bred to him.  Liking the 
outcome, she wanted to breed 3 bitches to him so.... I sent her the dog.  
(Because of his problems, I had never shown him)  Two months later she phoned 
with his flight information and at the end of the conversation she said..."Oh, 
by the way, I took him to three shows and he is now a Canadian Champion."  
NEVER in my wildest dreams would I have believed ANYONE would do such a nice 
thing.  Along with the bad...there is the wonderful.
Helen Franklin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Helen Franklin 
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 12:45 PM
Subject: Recent negative posts


Competition is great for business but can be destructive in man. 

Years ago I was moving back from Canada with a gorgeous dog I bred and owned, 
Can. Ch. Von Saar's Vancouver OFA.  In photo's he was breathtaking.  In person, 
he had two problems, a crushed tail (YES, from a car door) and most likely an 
ununited cornoid process on one side...though not confirmed.  (Yes, we did try) 
 Some exhibitors were concerned about him entering the stud arena in California 
(which he didn't) and told everyone that the reason he was never shown in the 
U.S. was because he had several missing teeth and really, really bad 
temperament.  Neither could be further from the truth.  No missing teeth and 
the soundest animal placed on this earth.  The rumors were so bad that it hurt 
me. I loved this dog so much and he didn't deserve this 
bad-mouthing....so.....at the Ventura GSDC show that year, I passed around 
flyers inviting the entire ringside back to my house for dinner.  Living close 
to the showground's, everyone came.  When the living room was full of dog 
people (40 or more) I brought Vancouver into the house, no collar or leash, Put 
him in the living room with everyone, closed the door and did not return for 
over 20 minutes.  I smile (big) to this day, remembering that night.  It was 
one of my finest moments.  Those that did the talking were made to look a 
jealous fool ....big time.....and my beautiful dog came away with the praise he 
so justly deserved.  
Helen Franklin

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