In a message dated 7/27/2005 11:29:07 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: Kathy if you want a German line GSD than you might want to check out a list that specializes in German line Cindy, I have German dogs, both "homegrown " and imported, I also have AKC showdogs, and crosses, the knowledge that is brought to this list is not just by American purists, but by people with all aspects of experience, and all types of German Shepherds. I dont need to find a "german list" , but I am amazed how touchy people get when you bring up anything other than the US dogs. I am perfectly happy here, and I will state again for those that just aren't getting it....A GOOD DOG (AND BREEDER ) IS JUST THAT, NO MATTER FROM WHERE THEY HAIL. PERIOD. American, German, or American -German Combination Over 64 Years Combined Experience www.victorygermanshepherds.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================