In a message dated 1/12/2006 3:20:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx writes: Of course breeders breed to win....but oh my gawd....to win with a great temperament, great health, etal, isn't, SHOULDN'T that be part of the master plan??????? I am not sure where this thread started nor who said what. When we breed, here at Scharo, our goal is to create a healthy, sound, companion with great intelligence. If we get a show dog out of the package, that is terrific. . Most puppies end up going to pet homes. If they cannot make a good pet, they are worthless as a dog. I really think that is the goal of most breeders, or at least it should be. Carol Moore ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================