In a message dated 1/12/2006 6:57:20 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, gsdsforlife@xxxxxxxx writes: I will be getting my very first show puppy ( hopefully she will conform ) late this year. I NEVER EVER thought I would go this route. EVER. ( the people on this list that Colleen, Don't get disillusioned, stay YOUR course, and the ideals of others that do not fit your plan or your desires in what you want, simply don't deal with them. If a particular bloodline is something you have grave concerns over , genetically , health wise , or temperament, then steer clear. You will find that there are many in the breed that have your ideals, and that share common concerns. Some are passively expressing concern, or don't breed dogs, and some are actively seeking out the traits and the dogs that represent what most like about the breed to begin with, and incorporating them into breeding, a litter at a time. It'll be okay. Stick to your guns. Remember you aren't alone. There ARE many breeders who are concerned about the GSD. Warmest regards 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 ============================================================================