In a message dated 12/17/2005 10:19:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, marhaven@xxxxxxx writes: He still remembers everyone once they've been here.......he still insists they greet HIM and he still announces everyone's arrival with some thorough barking. I first saw BOSS in San Diego at the National. I was walking along and saw a man "holding" the lead to a big, dark dog. The dog was laying down and just enjoying the sights as people passed. I looked and kept walking....stopped - turned and went back. BOSS is a magnificent animal that causes that double take. You do not truly appreciate him though until you see him on HIS property. My mother was not impressed with BOSS having only seen him in photos. BOSS does NOT like his photo taken. lol I took her to see him on HIS property. When we got back in the truck, she told me he was one of the most beautiful German Shepherds she had ever seen. That is the presence of BOSS. I have had a BOSS daughter, am owned by a BOSS son (who in turned produced a GV), have a double BOSS granddaughter, and finally a puppy who is a BOSS great grandson. You can probably figure out that I am a bit prejudice. <VBG> But BOSS is one of the greats and, I believe, has had an influence on the breed. Colette ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================