t's all about being ambassadors for your breed - both you and your dogs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You know Jessica I think a lot of us just don't get that . It took my corgi to change my attitude. I use to be a shepherd elitist . You don't like my dogs temperament, attitude or slopping back so what they are show dogs - I don't feel that way anymore. It is so great to have a dog that does not know a stranger. lets every little kid love on him, and is such a good will ambassador. Parents with kids at shows are constantly being told no don't let your kids touch my dog or are afraid of the dogs. not Tru he is pulling me over to get to the kids and love them I go home from a show knowing we have enriched the lives of families. By the way he is also the best "alert dog I own" Of course he alerts and then waits for back up from the "big" guys Sally www.embroiderybysally.org ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================