May I humbly disagree. If we need to become a "color breed" so that ALL those that love their German Shepherds can belong to one group which promotes the health, future and the prosperity of our breed, then why not. If a white German Shepherd has the same brain as a Black and Tan German Shepherd, how could you not love it, or how could the person who happened to purchase their first dogs that was white? Until 1967, it was not a disqualifying fault! Let those who love their German Shepherds join our family if they wish to. When you love your dog, are you loving the color or are you loving the mind and the personality? Are you loving the way the dog looks at you, the way the dog protects you,the way the dog plays with the kids, or the way the dog has rich brown feet? Are you loving the way the dog puts his head in your lap, the way the stands between you and danger, the way he always knows who's good and bad, or his black saddle? Sorry! A GERMAN SHEPHERD IS A GERMAN SHEPHERD. If they were acceptable in 1967 they are not an abomination in 2012. They are not acceptable again in Germany and shown in a special class. It's not about a "color breed"...... it's about A BREED. Helen Franklin -----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: helenfranklin520 <helenfranklin520@xxxxxxx>; showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue, Feb 28, 2012 1:55 pm Subject: Re: COLOR - Another Solution May we never become a "color breed"........ Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Marhaven.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen Franklin To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:17 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] COLOR - Another Solution The Cocker Spaniel and other breeds were able to solve the color problem by splitting into ââ?¬Å?varieties.ââ?¬ï¿½ This may be an excellent solution for GSDââ?¬â?¢s. Variety One: With Color (including Blk & Red, B & T, Black, Sable) Variety Two: White, Variety Three: Long Coat With Color, Variety Four: Long Coat White Disqualified: any other color or variety. THE ONLY PROBLEM, AKC ââ?¬Â¦.THEY SAY NO MORE VARIETIES. Would we want to change their minds? Helen Franklin, 48 year member GSDCA "A German Shepherd owns the ground he stands on.... ...he does not run or bite if you wish to share it!" ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================