In a message dated 1/11/2006 8:14:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, TLSGSD writes: Levi is a dream dog - brains (as well as a sense of humor LOL!! ) and beauty in one package!! Well Terri, we think he's mighty cool. And yes a sense of humor...that is an understatement. Like his dad, I would NEVER hesitate to walk into a tough neighborhood with him, and well, if you could have seen him escorting Kaitlyn's wheelchair (with brother Hunter on the back, standing). We walked through the showgrounds, and everywhere we went , people smiled. The K9 Officers their kept coming over to see him, too. He and others are what we breed for , tough minded, willing to go through the proverbial gates of Hell for their owners, gentle with the infirm or elderly, highly protective of their families and friends, truly athletic and 100% dependable. Many breeders are doing this, and I APPLAUD THEM. However there are still some that only see sidegait and rear and dogs that as long as they can get around a level grass ring without completely breaking down, or blowing their minds, are happy with that. That is a travesty, and a disservice to this incredible breed. To all the breeders of total GSDs: temperament and physical prowess and work ethic, athleticism and toughness and gentleness all in the same dog...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! And if you win , Congratulations on your awesome representatives of our breed! Kathy WEBSITE UPDATED: NOV 29, 2005 _http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com_ (http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/) VICTORY GSDs, There Is Something In A Name ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================