In a message dated 1/8/2005 6:59:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, dfritsche@xxxxxxxxx writes: Whither we line breed or type to type breed, we are still shaping the breed and playing with the gene pool. Dave As thou goest so goest the breed. We can play all we want with the gene pool, but those genes don't go away, we just over ride them for a bit. Remember, when you breed, the genes are still there. We try to breed to those dominant genes we want, and hide the ones we don't. Leave them alone for a few generations, and we will be back to the wolf. 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 ============================================================================