In a message dated 8/6/2009 8:36:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx writes: They. and the WDA in part represent more than individuals...they represent our country, our flag, our National pride. And, again, how does that do us any good? I know it is a great sounding thing to say, to be represented is great. But, what do we gain? Do the dogs being used in the World Trials showcase the American dog? NO. They are all German bred. Do the members who go there claim they are members of the GSDCA. NO. They are from the WDA and most aren't members of the GSDCA. Do they pay their own way? NO. I love a good phrase, but how do we gain by someone wearing the red, white and blue? I also commend Frank Frasano on making a contribution to the WDA. We all do what we can to support our club, our breed, and our members. Frank and Kris have always supported the sport in the way they can, and I am proud of them. And, they have a fantastic bitch that was shown in Oregon. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================