I have to enter into this thread. My bitch is the perfect example of an American bred GSD VERY capable of doing the work IF given the opportunity. I purchased CH "Glory" as a finished Champion 3 months shy of her 4th birthday. I had never met this bitch and had her flown from California to Illinois, trusting her pedigree and the word of her wonderful breeder Twyla Miner. At seven, (and 2 litters later) she is nearly ready to trial for her UD. This bitch has conquered every task I have put her to and I do not doubt she has the drive, soundness and biddability to continue. Her sons that I have kept are both doing well at agility - one nearly ready to trial. Another is at this moment adding obedience titles to his name (These pups are by a Am/Can Sel Excellent sire) For the record, my bitch is 2006 GSDCA National High Scoring Champion, CH Lorien's Lady Day CDX RE OAP NJP U-CD FO TC HIC CGC FFX-OG TDI-Registeredd Therapy Dog OFA Excellent H/E/T/C, CERF, EPI/PAA clear, vonWillebrands clear, CHIC. Conni Fuller Rockford, IL www.MoonshadowGSD.com ____________________________________________________________ Get a life insurance quote online. Click to compare rates and save. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQcxHevwU3gRP1BNZSa9pFAW0Cd4lJ2ObwWshAO9ilU1vDNVbnOAw/ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================