The link did not work by clicking so I needed to copy the whole address to read. http://www.thedogpress.com/SideEffects/Health-Deformities(1)In-Purebred-Dogs-146.asp As this site is not the only one that is posting problems in all breeds of dogs today does address many of the issues. Anyone that has ever owned an unhealthy GSD strives to find answers of why. It is important that you read, learn and research to make sure anything that is in print is reliable. Having seen GSDs for many years now with health and temperament issues this article does seem contain good information to read. How many know GSDs that have hips replaced that are shown? I know it does happen so who is to know. Is the fact that articles like this are floating around could be why non-show dog owners now want the dogs with the off-colors not addressing white? As the mutt might be healthier maybe their thoughts are to chose dogs that are different. Having just been to a Dog Show that use to have 20 GSDs and 40 White Shepherds in a Class see even the UKC are losing Conformation Show people too. Theresa -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 6/16/14, Sue Tomlinson <arcturusgermanshepherds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: http://www.thedogpress.com/SideEffects/Health-Deformities(1)In-Purebred-Dogs-146.asp We are seeing more and more article like this all the time.... ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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/ ============================================================================