I've never seen the harm in this. Other countries have done it. We kept whites in limbo, not allowing them to leave but not allowing them to participate in the breed ring either. If we weren't going to allow them to compete, why not allow them to go their separate way? Do I want one.....nah. But I have to tell you I'm really fond of black and tan and not too much else, although I do covet a pretty little sable gal Iza has <G>. For her, I'd make an exception:) Serioulsy, I think there are far greater problems in the world than a group of dog enthusiasts wanting to promote and better their breed and prove it in the breed ring. JMHO Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/) In a message dated 8/1/2011 8:00:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, VPREZHMF@xxxxxxx writes: I don't know how this could happen Evan--are we on schedule for the White GSD ?? In addition to voting against giving the Regional Clubs support from the Purina Funds, Tish allowed a Breed altering vote for the White German shepherd to take place after 7 board members had left on Sunday morning at 11:30 am to catch flights home. There were only 10 members left, 4 voted yes, 3 voted no and 3 abstained. The VOTE WAS TO ALLOW THE WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD TO SEPARATE AND BECOME THEIR OWN BREED. It passed with 4 votes. This issue has been discussed for at least 6 years and always the Board rejected the idea of changing our Standard or allowing the separation, not this Board with Tish as President it passed and our breed will change forever. How sad. Lew ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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 2011. 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/ ============================================================================