When the BRaTs were first recognized, we had a really good sized entry at one of the clusters in Maryland...and the only thing that impressed those of us who went to watch them was the aggressiveness...and the growlling. I don't think they are that tough nowadays, at least not at the shows...but I do think they are a lot more aggressive and not so discriminating as a good GSD would be. Of course, I'm prejudiced. I'm on a list with someone who's very active in the breed, and has been for years...she does other things with them including some program (not AKC) that includes Schutzhund work, so we know they aren't stupid at all... Whoever it was who didn't like the idea of a double coat...Shepherds have a double coat, too...so I don't understand the problem there. There is definitely trimming, tho........... Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: <DOGSRLUV@xxxxxxx> To: <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx>; <Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx>; <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx>; <Dir@xxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 5:32 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Black Russian Terrier > Terry, I went to the BRTCA and did not see the reference to Aggressive > GSD. > Did I miss something or did you get that off someones individual websits? > Deb > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1210 - Release Date: 1/5/2008 > 11:46 AM > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================