We always seem to enjoy down grading other peoples dogs. Are we the GSD's worst enemy? I remember when Bob Penny was showing Hanable I was told by one our prestigeous judges that I should dump him and buy a dog that has potential. I was hurt but also angry and there is a just GOD. Hanable went on to be a magnificent dog and started a blood line that I am very proud of to this day. These opinions are just that; belonging to one person. You have to believe in your dog and continue to dedicate yourself not only to him but to our breed. To those of you who may not know me take a look at my web site and see what this dog produced and what more generations will produce. What if I had listened to that person and quit...MY what a wonderful time I would have missed and what a dull life I would have had!!! Again I agree that no Champion should be called mediocre...someone loved that dog and was dedicated enough to see it through. Hurrah for folks like Penny and Paul. Marie K. Hicks Hightor German Shepherds Acton, CA www.geocities.com/hightorgsd ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================