I understand by the requirements of the award it must only go to a akc German Shepherd- no problem But I am truly ashamed that sending a certificate to honor a dog that saved a child has become a my breed is better then your breed routine- and if we say well done it might promote the other breed.Of All the things we have discussed and argued about on this list -this is the most petty I sure hope if any one of you is ever in need of rescuing you don't refuse help because the dog is a Shiloh shepherd and not a German Shepherd Sally www.embroiderybysally.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================