The longer I am in dogs, the heavier the weight I give to environment. I have seen people muck up far too many a dog that had a good start and was genetically programmed to be a sound, solid citizen and I have seen dogs who were complete squirrels do complete turn-arounds and become solid citizens. Ever notice certain people have dogs that are a pleasure, no matter the pedigree while others have wack-a-doos no matter the pedigree? Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds Where do the bad temperaments come from in the breed? Are the squirrelly dogs at shows genetically made up this way, or is it how they are raised? Is the bad rap that GSDs have with people in other breeds due to the fact that there are so many kennel dogs, lack of socializing, or genetics? **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 ============================================================================