In a message dated 7/23/2007 10:26:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, legatogsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I simply stated the fact that exciting side gait is not what made our dogs famous. It is a beautiful thing to watch, undoubtedly. But it is what it is.... and that is pretty to look at. Linda, we need to get you herding <G>. That ground covering, real-estate gobbling', "beautiful thing to watch" has quite the powerful effect on controlling/moving sheepies very efficiently:) Me thinks it's what FIRST made them sought after:)))) Now, if I could just focus on what I'm supposed to be doing instead of watching the dog, reflecting on past generations, daydreaming about future generations, I'd be oh sooooo much better at it! We're so blessed, we have eight ways to Sunday to appreciate these animals, lets not fight about it:) Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================