It's going to happen. We're #2 in registrations and a whole lot of nonsense is going to be pushed. That's why a while back I made and placed a "No fad colors" graphic right on the front of my web site. Sure wish the PC would take the steps the Frenchie and Rotti clubs have taken to place a strongly worded blip on their web site re fad colors, fad sizes (oversized and now "minis") etc. to educate the puppy buying public. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit http://www.pinehillgsds.com/ In a message dated 2/2/2014 7:56:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ropajagsd@xxxxxxx writes: I have no clue...I am GUESSING as well...Could they be referring to sables?.... Pauline Moon http://www.ropajagsd.com/ ________________________________ Msg: #4 in digest Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:20:08 -0700 Subject: What IS this? Non-Existent/Non-Recognized Colors . . . a From: Cindy <sophoclesajax@xxxxxxxxx> "Black Wash" German Shepherd Okay, what IS this? Seriously . . . this is about the fifth time I've seen this term used lately, among the public and in media. What on earth is a "black wash" or a "silver wash" GSD? Huh? Am I missing something? If this is another made up name for an already designated type . . . it's becoming a pet peeve. I understand B/T (and its variations . . . Black & Red, saddle to blanket and extended blanket), Sable (and its variations), Black, and Bi Color as correct colors and patterns. I understand White, Liver, and Blue (faulty colors). And I understand faded, washed out versions of the correct colors and patterns are just that, faded, washed out and therefore faulty. Is it meant to describe one of the above? ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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/ ============================================================================