i really have to commend evan and tedi for this - and they and linda battistoni proved that the "best situation for the dog" came first and foremost with their o'connor. connor is a very beautiful dog, a very good example of the breed, a champion of record, a BOF and a RBIM, (if my memory is correct), and he has an OFA at both ends. he is also one of the soundest, sweetest, kindest dogs i know - a wonderful temperament, even on his worst day. evan and tedi placed connor in a pet home - his success in the breed ring will never compare in value to the love he is now giving to and getting from his new family. it was SO right for connor. 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 12/16/2011 7:58:36 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: We have other dogs we can win with, and if the placement is right, I see no reason not to consider the best situation for the dog, not the most reward to us, such as points or ribbons. ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================