These same SEPARATE breed whites can be registered as German Shepherds with the AKC. An AWSA member has done this. She imported a Swiss white and got him AKC papers as a GSD. So, AKC does not feel they are a separate breed. Barb Hively - PA DNA. It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd -----Original Message----- From: Theresa-GSD Stolz-Scenecrest Farm <scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx> To: Pinehillgsds <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx>; Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thu, Aug 8, 2013 11:06 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [AWSA] Melanie Fuellgraf posted a letter recently from the SV stating that they recognized the FCI White Swiss Shepherd as a separate breed. AWSA did ask the GSDCA to write a letter not to protest the introduction of the White Shepherd breed (as the AKC FSS staff asked AWSA to do. In July 2011, the Board voted "YES" to write the letter. Then, an emergency meeting was called and they rescinded the decision in August. Since GSDCA members have various opinions on the situation might the best solution be a vote to solve it once and for all. Having this situation dividing the membership is not the solution after a vote the membership will need to accept the outcome. As far as members leaving they will probably leave for one reason or another anyway as voting is the American way for the solution. If a GSDCA member does not vote they have no say but the majority will decide the outcome. Theresa -------------------------------------------- On Thu, 8/8/13, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> wrote: Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [AWSA] To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 10:11 AM Actually, I think in Philly the board agreed they would send the letter requested (to the AKC, stating the PC had no objections to a separate breed). Then there was a quick phone meeting and that decision was reversed.... 5-6 years ago? Somebody w/ more time on their hands can go back and check. Big to-do. ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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 2012. 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/ ============================================================================