Mom's Cuz Monster is an alpha, no doubt about it. His way of expressing it with strangers is to make sure that all visitors know he has toys. He is friendly!!! And you had better just love him or he won't trust you. He will argue with anyone including Mom, but not me. I can do anything to him. He only obeys when he has no choice or when it suites him. Unlike Bucko he is hellbent on being loved and adored, he believes he is entitled to your love and devotion. Bucko is just too good for us ordinary folk, he has yet to meet anyone besides my boys who is good enough for him. sheila Paulette McGuirt <cnnpmm2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: In a message dated Sep 6, 2007 10:26 PM Evan writes: >I want a dog that loves me, that wants my attention. I want a dog that is >always concerned with what is going on around him,and wants to work within the >enviornment, not letting it pass him by. I want a dog that dotes on my moods, >wants to please me, and is happy to re recognized, and shows it with a >wag,and a kiss. I want a dog that will jump on the bed, to be told to get off, >at >least three times. I want a dog that reacts to my pets, and comes back for >more. I want a dog that is so happy to see me when I get home, I have to sneak >into the house so he won't knock me down. I want a dog that makes me laugh >when I am sad, and calms me down when I am aggitated. I want a dog that needs >me, as much as I need him. ================================================================= Evan, My 100% American show lines GSD is just as you describe above, but only with my husband, our close friends, and me. In public, he is aloof, but will allow anyone to pet him; however, he does not display affection when petted by a stranger. (He does love kids though.) My boy is very alert and is interested in his environment, yet I can take this dog *anywhere* and not worry about him spooking or showing aggression toward humans or animals. Does my boy have an American or German temperament? IMO, he simply has a *correct* temperament as defined by the Standard. Paulette McGuirt GSDCA Member ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================