Theresa writes: "It makes me wonder why we moved away from this great looking GSD. [GV Troll vom Richterbach] Uh, same reason why we moved away from the Ford Model T? PaulETTE McGuirt, GSDCA Member Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa-GSD Stolz-Scenecrest Farm" <scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx> To: <midwall@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:45 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Not belonging On Fri, 2/1/13, Michelle Wallis <midwall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I remember as a young child looking at my mom's Reviews with wonderment and joy... all those gorgeous dogs and such amazing handlers. ***It makes me wonder why we moved away from this great looking GSD. 1957 GV CH (US) V http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dog.html?id%30 *** 3) Honesty.... many people are not upfront. They are not honest about health issues, they are not honest about their expectations, they are not honest in their dealings with other breeders, handlers, buyers, exhibitors, etc. When you ask some people about their stud dogs - you do not get a strait answer. You have to ask 20 questions, cross examine and then investigate. Some are very upfront - and yes I know you can (and I have) chosen to deal with those that are upfront. In a breed facing many health issues, honesty is especially paramount. Michelle D. Wallis *** Yes, I agree as it seems I read more and more from owners all the problems they are now having with their German Shepherd Dog their temperament and health issues. I have people ask me, why do I own a GSD since they are plagued with temperament issues and health problems. I tell them that not all GSD's have issues and so far mine is just fine. I do tell them that they do need to watch out for the certain dogs of the past that have passed it on though. When a breeder or owner is not honest just look at their GSD's bloodlines and how they are breeding them. The genetic makeup of each dog is a representative of the past, whether a person wants to believe it or not. Theresa ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================