What all need to know is this whole discussion started because it was pointed out by an individual that her puppy was "Dallas Free" which in turn brought up concern for another individual who actually had a pup with Dallas lines and was now; due to seeing this post; was worried about her puppy now. She was concerned that her puppy who unfortunately already has had some medical problems would now be facing more due to "Dallas Lines". With there being so many new people in this breed who are still trying to learn lines putting this in an ad is going to raise concerns and possibly give the wrong opinion about certain dogs and lines because of course the first thing that pops in to a person's head when they read this is "Why" did they put that, is there something wrong in the lines, should I stay away from those lines etc? I myself do not think it is right to put something like that in an add. If someone is truly interested they will contact the person and ask to see the pedigree and can see for themselves what dogs are not in their lines instead of bluntly calling it out like that. JMHO Tammy Paris-Smith www.noble-spirit-shepherds.com There are some lenghty threads going around about this subject. I currently have a post on my Face book page relating to this subject. I welcome all to come join in the conversation if they wish. Here is the web addy http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?idW7644872¬es_tab=app_2347471856#!/note .php?note_idF1829212617 So much has been said on the subject I did not want to bombard the lists with all responses and such. You many have to "friend request" not sure? I welcome ALL to participate! Health and happiness Pam K and her pack Please visit us at www.estarongermanshepherds.com "Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate." - -Sigmund Freud ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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 NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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 NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================