In a message dated 12/18/05 7:27:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, MAJTEACH@xxxxxxx writes: I first saw BOSS in San Diego at the National. I have told this story before, but I think this may be a good time to tell it again. I was at the national and sat in the bleachers next to Carolyn and The Boss. This was before he went Grand Victor. I put my right arm around The Boss and was talking to Carolyn. She looked at me and asked, "Are you sure you want to do that?" The Boss always was his own dog. He knew who he would tolerate and who he wouldn't. I looked into his eyes, from a foot away. I saw what I wanted, and told Carolyn, "He said it was just fine." And, we went on talking. I doubt Carolyn even remembers that day, but it stood out in my mind, because I have always been such a fan of The Boss. There were two dogs that I have known that when I looked into their eyes, I knew what was going on in those heads. It may sound silly, but only two German shepherds have shown me that. The Boss has been one of them. You can see some thought process going on, and it is like looking into the eyes of a person. I can't explain it more than that, but I know something is different. He is a special animal, and it is good to hear he is joining the 13 club. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds 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 ============================================================================