In a message dated 12/1/2004 9:35:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Danannkennel@xxxxxxx writes: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: Ohhhh come on! You're wrong Evan. The health of this breed is NOT better from "years ago". I didn't write that part, Colleen Donnelly did. I wrote this part: For what it's worth, I think it depends on what corner of the world you're playing in and the enthusiasts (read breeders) you associate with. IME many, many people are honest and forthright and do their level best to avoid perpetuating health issues. Unfortunately, some do not and until you learn who is who...well...it can be a bumpy road. Been there:( Kathy visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================