____________________________________ Evan, From what I understand you have judged the white German shepherds. My question is how do they compare conformation wise to our conformation (colored) dogs? If they are not so correct why is everyone so concerned.? Also if they got to be as good as our colored dogs and were able to compete on an equal level what would be the problem? Just wondering Brenda Piele In a message dated 11/13/2013 8:24:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 11/12/13 9:05:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: I asked a question in the beginning and am asking again. How and why did the whole white question and the breed standard change get put on the front burner? From what I can tell, there are people that are interested in it. Then the board decided that it was an issue for the general membership. A number of board members felt that the Whites should not be disqualified, and enough of the board agreed. I don't think it is on the "front burner". The board is more interested in the finances, the future of our breed, the growth of the club, and other issues. This is but one that seems to have raised some strong opinions. This is only what I understand. It was asked of the AKC if they would approve removing the DQ from the standard if the majority of our club members wanted it done? The AKC said they had no objection to following the membership's vote. I think to change the standard it has to be 2/3 of the people voting. It is my understanding that now it will be put to the membership. It is clear some members hate the idea, and some are for it. From reading the List, it does seem to be a passionate issue for those who want to keep the White Shepherd disqualified from conformation. The other side, while not so passionate, seems to have a position. If there is a vote to the membership, I guess we will know what is the general opinion. This List only indicates what those who post have to say. Evan L. Ginsburg gsyrfund.com Asgard German Shepherds _http://www.asgardgsd.com_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================