In a message dated 12/15/2004 12:03:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, Santanagsd1954@xxxxxx writes: > But I am also well aware that this is Strictly an American Bred AKC List. > .Strictly for American Bred Shepherds.. > It was developed and designed and maintained for that purpose. > To mention a German Import or one from any Foreign country is to cause > an uproar.. and lots of hurt feelings and animosity and further separates > all > of us and doesn't help anyone. Most of all our German Shepherd Breed. > > The Foreign Imports, especially from Germany are NOT Welcome on this List. > Therefor it is my advice to take all the information and interest > elsewhere.. > Hi Barb :) i never knew that. so those of us, who love American bred/line GSD that are AKC standard, who are looking to strengthen their lines by adding German/Spanish/Italian etc.. bloodlines for whatever reason, really have no right being here? Suppose we show in the AKC venue? I know its not your rule Barb :) just trying to clarify this because i honestly didnt read that anywhere prior.. but i am not medicated to focus fully so i could have missed this <laffin> There are so many breeders on here that i have met be it private email, post here etc.. who are really looking to add something that the bloodlines from "not AKC/Am Breds" are able to provide. they have every intention to continue showing in the AKC ring too. i will ALWAYS have American lines, American Bred Shepherds. I am doing something that most probably dont do, use a German/Italian/Denmark bloodline female breeding to a full 100% Americane male. Mind you these males i have in mind are solid temperament and have very solid minds, are strong males with higher drives and lots of bone and correct instructure etc.... i think this will compliment what my "north american" appearing german girl has :) thats what i love about her.. now i bet her breeders may not like me saying that she looks "NA" but she does thats why i got her to create a line like my Am Breds dam side, and compliment this awesome tempermant and mind, adding some things to him i would like to see inregards to structure and adding more drive and pigment thus utilizing the "outside" lines. I appreciate your input and LOVE the idea for the email list :) keep me posted!!!! 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 ============================================================================