In a message dated 12/15/2004 1:41:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, RihadinK9@xxxxxxx writes: > What I do NOT like is the "we're better than you" > attitude some people have. > you said it... they do it in all lines. some show german think they are better than am bred, some working west german think they are better than the german show lines, some working east german think they are better than the west german, ddr think they are better than the east german... etc... i dont mind listening to what they do to make themselves appear "better" if thats what i can call it,, but i think its kewl when folks may have a "better" dog than others but they are resepectful of your choice and will be there to share insight as to how they came to where they are etc.. i also have no problems with folks who prove their dogs breed worthyness its alot of work i am finding otu and they have the right to brag about it... but for folks to generalize "all am breds are skittish" or "all german show are too roachy" or "all working dogs are ugly" is just plain out stupid self righteousness that doesnt belong imo anyway lol Dawnmarie ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================