In a message dated 7/9/2005 11:28:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Gsdman2@xxxxxxx writes: Notice that there was a specific purpose for the development of the Westie. It had nothing to do with anyone's personal preference. I am confused, as I often am. If someone decides to breed a color, so that he won't be stupid enough to shoot his own dog, isn't that his personal preference? Overcoming stupidity seems like a preference for that color. You don't have to do it just because you find it pleasing. A personal preference is a personal preference no matter what the reason is. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================