LOL!! Having worked with teenagers you sounded just normal. This list has the most diverse (and passionate) group of GSD fanciers that I can think of. Ask questions and when reading the answers, if someone sounds "smug" or "know it all" ignore that feeling and get to the "meat" of the answer. Then, figure out if you agree or not. It doesn't make anyone right or wrong. Good luck. Say hi if we are ever at the same show. * Ileana * Inquest GSD's, Home of : BISS 3x Sel EX AM CH & 2x Sel CAN CH Karizma's Cacique of Inquest TC, aka DEXTER Kaleef's Expensive Date (major pointed) aka JACKIE and the Poodle Patrol, Bunny, Huckleberry and Doc Holliday In a message dated 12/7/2011 3:36:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx writes: I went back and reread everything I wrote and I don't know where I may have seemed "smug". I just wanted to understand why dogs look different today and why? It bothers me to hear people tell me how awful the breed is. It actually is quite heartbreaking for me and I find it very stressful to be put on the spot by people like I know the answers to their questions. But, I can see a lot of their points. Again, I apologize if it seems like I have some kind of attitude. I don't mean too. Regards, Sara On Dec 7, 2011, at 2:59 PM, Penny & Bill wrote: > >> My thoughts exactly. > > Penny in NC > The Farm Dog >> >> You ask for help and information but you come across as very smug in >> your own beliefs (as many novices do). It seems to me that your level >> of smugness may make it very hard for people to help you. Might want to >> drop the attitude. I hope you find someone willing to work with you. >> lynda >> >> >> Gene Workman >> Lynda Bragg-Workman >> www.falkrigiashepherds.com >> www.thecraftywoodchuck.com >> Appaloosa Acres - an Equine and Canine facility >> Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue - training director >> >> "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, >> therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any fellow >> creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I >> shall not pass this way again". du Mabillier (1773-1855) >> >> >> -- ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================