Oh come on Mike! Are you saying that one interpreter was universally responsible for a century of mis-use by virtually hundreds of credible authorities on the subject including the Founder of Breed? lol... Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds! Re-read Peggy's post as it was very factual and informative. I do not own a breed specific book or publication (and I have most) that uses the word "Posternum"! Some of which include the more notable authors such as: Von Stephanitz, Goldbecker, Bennett, Strickland-Moses, GSD Encyclopedia, etc., and there are many, many more! Additionally, the written Breed Standards adopted by the SV, GSDCA and AKC are all WRONG? And most importantly, that the misuse of this term was remarkably uncovered by you on this List! Brilliant... Is this what you are saying Mike as surely don't want to mis-quote you? I to would prefer closure on the topic, however, as a student of the breed I prefer accuracy and facts in lieu of possibilities, generalities and speculation when it comes to breed specific history... Call it what you want, I'm sticking with Max! ,) Regards, Randy Darnell From: Lindenhill German Shepherds <lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:45:38 +0000 (UTC) To: <acara1997@xxxxxxx> Cc: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Prosternum in bugs - Posternum in Mammals Actually Randy, the interpreter responsible for the German to English transcription used the word....................... Enough already, you've buried the discussion in nonsensical flutter M Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================