This was truly a great dog and was never used enough to give what he could have to this breed. A solid, strong dog with an incredible "spring to rib" you see so infrequently. He did not give the flat screen view so many blacks do. Mind and brains to go with the look. I am blessed to have 2 of his kids here who will be 12 in a few weeks from my breeding of Locket to him. Thoughts are with you Charlotte and Larry. And God speed dear Tristan! Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, lifetime member CKC "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light" In a message dated 6/26/2011 10:30:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Riverdell@xxxxxxx writes: Best in Maturity~~2000 Select #4 Champion Riverdells Black Ice December 1996~~~~June 2011 Our beautiful "Tristan" slipped away to the Rainbow Bridge while sleeping on his favorite rug in the kitchen. He enjoyed a healthy, happy life and as his breeders we were very blessed to be his family for so many wonderful years ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================