Not sure why you would think you were conveying that you were being "smart" I took you question as genuine..and answered you in the same manner. I typically just sort of to the point via computer. Feel free to call me..I would be happy to speak with you..then you could hear that I am not being disingenuous. Christine > [Original Message] > From: Mary-Anne Boulet <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 11/21/2006 7:15:07 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Illustrated Standard > > I'm not trying to be smart, I'm trying to learn. If that's the case, why > are GSD's always shown with their distinctive stack? Would the stack not > hide a roached back? I'm a real newcomer to showworld, so please bear with > me. > Thank you > Mary-Anne > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: "Mary-Anne Boulet" <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; > <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 7:50 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Illustrated Standard > > > Go read the standard..there is no mention of the dog being "stacked" in the > standard..therefore I conclude it must mean in a natural stance. In a > natural stance..you can't hide anything. In essence..most will tell you > that a dog that is not too high withered will move more closely to the > ground and cover more ground. The standard says the withers are > higher..then sloping into a level back..whatever the case..stacked or > natural should be, no sag..no roach. C.Grainger > > > ============================================================================ > 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================