Look around folks, there's only 1 shepherd in the ring, YOURS. WHY, because everyone just got tired of the animosities and negativity. It has eventually carried over to the show ring. They gave up. Hobbies cost money and are to be enjoyed and fun. Why do it, if it's not fun, find something else. The veterans of this breed keep hanging in there, thinking this too shall pass. Guess what, it's not, just keeps getting worse. Take a good look at your GSD, does he really care about running around the ring, whether he gets a blue, red & etc? No that's "US" that care and it is "US" ruining it for the GSD. He/she just wants to be a part of our lives and make us happy. So they will do whatever it takes to please. Next time, you're in the ring and see fewer dogs, ask yourself why. Ask yourself if you were part of the cause. New year coming up, new board and hopefully some new comers. Let the saying be, "do unto others as you wish done to you" (close enough). Let's all of us think about what we say before we say it! Arlene Keller Sequel Shepherds Signer of Breeder's Code Member of GSDCA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================