In a message dated 7/25/10 9:48:36 AM, windwych@xxxxxxxxx writes: > I know I am going to create a stir here but here goes...IMHO...I would > never have more dogs than I could keep indoors... > I share your opinion Dawn. And I know I'll get a lot of flack for this statement... but in my opinion, when you have a large number of dogs, too many to be a part of your household, and those that are used on a large scale for breeding, showing, and selling purposes, that situation is more akin to having livestock than having pets, companions, or family members. That is a choice that everyone has to make for themselves, but for me I love to have my guys next to me on the couch, at my feet, etc. At one point I had seven, (all in the house - talk about a herd of dogs) and I'm now down to three seniors, two ten year olds, and my 12 year old. JMO Regards, Pat ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================