My Dearest Tiffany and Joann- It is with tears in my eyes as I read your post about Alvinnnnnnnnnnnn...it is so hard to believe that this GREAT dog has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Although I didn't know him as well as some, I ADORED HIM!!!! I will never forget his performance at the 2006 US National when Melissa showed him beautifully and the crowd just roared Alvinnnnnnnn, Alvinnnnnnn, Alvinnnnnnn. It was SO INSPIRING! Although I had always admired him, it was then that I knew he had be part of our breeding program. So it was my mission to travel to Indiana to meet this great dog. I will never forget my two day trip (which turned into a weeks' stay) to get our Sophi bred to him in possibly the worst snow storm on the east coast in years!!! The memories I have of Alvin and my visit will last forever! We are SO VERY fortunate to have met him and to have bred to him and blessed to have his sons and daughter as part of our lives. We hope his 'kidz' will follow in their father's footsteps and bring honor to his wonderful memory and contribute to this breed by keeping his personality, charm and good looks alive for years to come. Thank you for allowing all of us to know him!!! We are SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always, With much love, Paula, Ray and 'The Kidz' Hidden Valley Shepherds Paula, Ray and 'The Kidz' Hidden Valley Shepherds **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================