In a message dated 10/6/2005 9:32:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Too many on "Da List" are too negative. It is actually but a few, but since they post often, they seem like a crowd. One is too many. There are a number of GSDCA members who do not involve themselves in conformation, and that includes some of the WDA and the White owners. They all recognize the GSDCA as the parent club in the United States under the AKC and the club recognizes them all as supporters of our breed. The GSDCA began as a conformation club, and through the years other venues attracted our members, and a while back we realized that some wanted to be involved in Schutzhund, (not necessarily German style dogs). To keep them within our club, we recognized the interest and helped organize and support the WDA. Today there seems to be a trend towards more dogs in activities, and conformation may be losing supporters. If so, then the club will become directed towards a different venue. As there is plenty of room for those interested in working activities, so there will always be an interest in conformation. The majority of the GSDCA members recognize the difference, and embrace it. This List was formed to support American style conformation. Since we are reading this, it seems that the only thing of importance is conformation. The club members do not feel this way. It is just that this List is for conformation. The vast majority of readers, the majority of GSDCA members, and the majority of those interested in the German shepherd have great respect for each other. Do not feel that the few negative posts and posters are the majority of the GSDCA. It is just that they post, and are here to be read. I have no doubt that the GSDCA will continue to support the German shepherd, in all its venues and permutations. As I review the list of candidates for our board, I do not see one person not respectful of the total dog, and all it's activities. 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 ============================================================================