I saw this thread and thought it the perfect time for me to introduce myself, as I come from the complete other side of the fence! I'm Sarah, I'm 29, and I live in Michigan. I am a total NEWBIE to GSDs and have had the pleasure of adding T-Ho's Whitside Frenzy to my crew here. Thanks to Tami and Deb for entrusting this really fabulous girl to me. I originally come from Newfoundlands, which were the first dogs I learned to show thanks to my employment as kennel manager for Darbydale Newfoundlands (Josh's breeder). I finished my 1st CH, a bitch at 22 months. After my escapade into Newfs I decided it was time for a smaller dog (with less grooming) that I have had my eye on since I was a kid--the Smooth Fox Terrier. I first got a rescue bitch as a pet and then added my boy Corey, whom I finished at 15 months with 3 majors and a regional specialty reserve. He is currently major-pointed in Canada and I'm hoping to finish his Canadian CH by next year. I am also currently waiting for the right girl to come along to start my breeding program. I have always admired GSDs, their devotion to their people, and their really unique, beautiful movement. But never really thought about owning one until Frenzy came along as a temporary "boarder". She and I have bonded incredibly, and now is here to stay. I am interested in learning all I can about the breed--grooming, training, even showing. I would like to learn to show them myself, if I ever get off crutches! :o) So any help you fine folks can give me is great. So, on to the actual topic of this email.....what other dog would I own. Since I already have my "other breed", Smooths, I'll choose something else. Let's see....I've had one from each the Herding, Working, and Terrier groups.....Let's say the Hound group and an English Foxhound. I like their looks, the sturdiness, and the challenge of having one own you....or so I've heard. I think it would be fun to try and get into those dogs' heads. Sarah Smith ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================