In a message dated 12/15/04 10:12:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, GSDHALLMARK@xxxxxxx writes: I'm just saying I don't get why this topic causes such a reaction. As breeders, we should welcome someone saying they saw a beautiful new dog hit the area. 'Outcross' isn't a bad word and either is 'competition' It is not a problem, but the List has a specific purpose, to discuss AKC American Conformation lines. Now, if you want to talk about Fly Ball, or Schutzhund, or even Tracking, there probably are lists for that as well. But, there is a purpose for this List, and it is not talking about or promoting importing. On the other hand, the German vs American topic is seventeen days past due, and the administration needs time to prepare to stop it. Try to stay with the schedule. We are getting into our time to bitch about next year's national, and we need to do this right. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================