Oh, please, I also agree with Evan in that there is NO better dog than our splendid GSDs. However, as I said in my previous note, if a person isn't able to have and care for one, for a LOT of reasons, sad as they may be, the next best is --- as most folks in response have mentioned (smaller was the main issue) Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, Aussie, Papillion, and a few other "smaller" breeds. All can be considered for sure. Norma no L ----- Original Message ----- From: <Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 10:23 AM I have to agree with every word of evan's post. there are other wonderful breeds out there but there is no breed that compares to a GSD! and, yes, i have owned other breeds - happen to love boxers, bulldogs and flat coats. diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog Evan wrote: I have been reading these responses to Helen's question as to what is the next best dog, after a German shepherd? I would suggest, the next best dog, after a German shepherd, is another German shepherd. The rest do not come close enough for me. Maybe the question should be, "If you don't want a German shepherd, what else can you get?" A German shepherd can adjust to any situation in living, and unless your landlord refuses to allow you a German shepherd, you should not settle for less. And, in that case, find a better landlord, because you are not going to find a better dog. Evan L. Ginsburg ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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/ ============================================================================