Sally writes: Wow Fran - isn't that exactly what we hear about our dogs? I was thinking the same thing... Also, I have been told there are certain dogs, found in a fair amount of contemporary pedigrees, that carry a "tragic flaw" gene. BTW, thanks for bringing this interesting article to our attention, Fran. Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "sally" <dan-ann@xxxxxxxx> To: "showgsd" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 2:31 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: We do love animals Wow Fran - isn't that exactly what we hear about our dogs? Sally www.embroiderybysally.org new designs ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================