Deb, in a world of novilty and instant gratification, why not a different dog that costs more cause it has not exists for hundreds of years. Living in Miami I see more of the instant life style than in the northeast. I am just thankful that my club members are not of the instant gratification club. But people don't come into showing because it is a sport of patience, not of instant gratification. Remember this is the country that pushes their kids to excell at sport years before their bodies can take it. Designer dogs, and wanting a Pana GSD is just another example of current society's ills. JMHO sheila Willenstark1@xxxxxxx wrote: It seems everyone is looking for that " designer" dog. I have heard of but not seen these mismarked animals. In the world of Labradoodles and doodles anything I can only wonder. What is wrong with the purebred of your choice? You will know the characteristics and expected behaviors associated with the breed. I really don't understand public fascination with these types of dogs and who would breed them in the first place other than for the buck they expect to make. You can guess.... totally against but then its just my opinion. debi james ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================