I have a question, then an opinion. I'm not addressing this to anyone in particular, and we are all entitled to our opinions. Read this knowing that I dearly love my dogs. If you didn't know who this dog was, would it make a difference? I feel we can learn something from studying the bone structure of the German shepherd. When my dogs die, I know they, their souls, their essence, whatever you call it, have moved on to a better place - their body is just a shell, and just as some people donate their bodies to science, I see nothing wrong with respectfully using our canine friends for the betterment of the breed's future. I certainly don't expect most to agree with me, but I felt it necessary to present another opinion. :) It doesn't make me a bad person. :) Cyndy Cyndy Davis www.texasdogs.com Callian German Shepherds _________________________________________________________________ i'm making a difference. Make every IM count for the cause of your choice. Join Now. http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme0080000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=hmtagline ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================