HI, I have to say that I have seen Good, Bad, and everything in between. Doing the Rescues that I have been doing, you see alot of the "other" side. Dogs that have been trained for protection, dogs that have been abused, and dogs that have NEVER had any socialization. I think the biggest thing that we - the American Show dogs- lack in is Courage. YES, there are definitely some American Show lines that have Courage in them. YES, there are some "other" lines that have bad or off temperaments. Just as these things are in every breed of dog. But, for the most part, Our German Shepherd is a dog that should have Courage. I don't think we are asking too much to put that courage into our dogs. Stand your ground, Folks. Breed for the Betterment of the Dog, NOT always for JUST what is winning in the Ring. LOVE the dogs that you have in your backyard FIRST...then put them in the show ring...Right Mr. Migilore? Tari Kridler Home of 2003 Amer & Can GVX Kridler's Ruby and her Father 2 x Sel. Amer & Can Ch. Kridler's Quno @ http://www.kridlersgermanshepherds.com & the New List (everyone Invited for Advertising, Bragging, Photos, & more )http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList/join -----Original Message----- From: Amytortoise@xxxxxxx Hi everyone, Like Dawn said, any dog in the wrong hands is dangerous. Enough of the pit bulls. Would you please move on to something else. Thanks. Everyone have a great day and hug your dogs! Amy Greenhut Justrock Shepherds Leopard Tortoises ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================