Old dogs - there's nothing quite like them. They are totally unique in every way. I know this because I've been blessed with quiet a few of them. And have enjoyed every second of them until their last breath. They have taught me much. [sigh] For having another breed, well there's NOTHING like the GSD. Nothing! But I've met SO many other dogs I would take in a flash. I know at least five different breeds right at this moment. I just met one a couple of days ago. He was a six year old black lab/Golden mix named Charlie. His eyes said it all. I was only with him for about an hour & I knew I would give this dog my home if needed. But the owner whom I had just met said he adopted this dog out of a shelter when he was a year old. And he said Charlie is the most perfect thing on this earth. I do prefer a large dog myself. But I've met some little guys too that have stolen my heart. So I guess I would never say never about anything. Life in general is extremely interesting. And dogs are MY whole life. Kathy Partch, AKA Koda's Kathy "Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." GENESIS 9:16 I have also thought of this and I think I will take in a senior citizen from our rescue organization. I think there is nothing more noble than a senior GSD....love their regal look. And, these older dogs, who have given so much and are now abandoned for one reason or another, need to be cherished in their remaining years. So that is what I will do. If I also want a dog for show, either conformation or performance, I will most likely get a male Corgi. Have had 3 Beagles in my life, but won't go down that road again! LOL Kay Springer www.showboatgsd.com Home of Multi BISS & Multi Group Winning Ch. Rohan's Reward TC,CGC,HT,CD,RE,CHIC "Strider" 75 BOBs & #5 & #6 GSD 2009 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================