GSD's with beautiful breed type and outstanding temperament that win at many all breed shows and represent our breed as excellent ambassador's, such as the one owned by Paula, are great dogs. They look and act as we would want the public to think all german shepherds look and act. Our Parade of Greats could probably go around the block with some of the quality existing today. I think that the program needs to be revised and perhaps in a way that is different then other suggestions I've seen. Mine has been sent to the Parade of Greats Chair. I suggest that if you have ideas for change, you begin there. Helen Franklin, AOE Chair, 48 year member GSDCA, "A German Shepherd owns the ground he stands on.... ...he does not run or bite if you wish to share it!" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================