In a message dated 12/16/2005 6:09:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sally@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I wonder when we will quit fooling around with Mother Nature? ++++++++++++++++= And that is exactly one of the points both Sherry and I were trying to make. Interesting question from a group that continues to breed a dog that is not in its natural condition. If we didn't keep breeding away from those traits we want to eliminate, this breed would return to a dog we can't recognize in four generations. Never forget that we haven't eliminated any genes, we have just suppressed them. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================