In a message dated 2/10/10 8:23:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx writes: Well said, Evan, especially the part about the 10%! There is a lot of negativity in this sport. While it is difficult to avoid, a person need not focus on it! I think there are two things to focus on when it comes to gsd people: The first is to guard one's own speech and behavior. The second is to surround oneself with other members of the 10%. Of course that was tongue in cheek. But, I do think in reality that 90% of those in German shepherd represent the best that humanity has to offer. Often the other 10% make us think that the world of dogs is going to hell, and the breed is on the brink of extinction. In truth it is a great breed, the exhibitors are fantastic people, and the future is sound. Turn your back on those who would bring down others, ignore those who have only bad things to say and offer, walk away from those who want to harm you or hurt your feelings, and enjoy the rest. It is your choice who you surround yourself with, and only you can prevent forest fires. Oh, wait, that's another list. Dog people rule. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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/ ============================================================================