In a message dated 6/27/2005 9:07:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, hollywoods@xxxxxxx writes: Im so happy to hear that German Shepherds are now #37 on the HD occurance. I can only hope it is because our breed is getting better and not because some other breeds are now xraying that werent before.. Or that another breed or two has started havin worse statistics than before..... When the OFA started the GSDCA was a major supporter. We made great strides in reducing hip dysplasia, and we may have reached the limit of what we can to get rid of it. We reduced it greatly in the beginning, and now we continue to work on it. We probably can't make dramatic changes any longer, but small steps. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================