In a message dated 7/13/2006 11:25:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, RFWFORGSD@xxxxxxx writes: A great example of the versatility of our German Shepherds. Remember, German Shepherds may serve in a wide range of capacities, from Guide Dog to Police Dog, all requiring different nuances and not so subtle differences in Temperament. Dick Whalen YES!!!! Well Said!! each having its own niche, and loved and needed by it's people one no more correct than the other. The OVERWHELMING fact is that any of these ranges take correct temperemant, not cowardice, not fear biting, not killers......from compliant to tough as nails....all good. But the CHARACTER, TEMPERAMENT, must be true to the standard or you have NO GSD. Kathy ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================