Evan writes: "I dream one day our German shepherds will be judged on how close they come to our standard, not the color of their coats." From the GSD Standard: "Color The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified." PaulETTE McGuirt, GSDCA Member Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: <ELG440@xxxxxxx> To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 1:15 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] What this "white" person brings to the table Is this not a great post? I have a dream. I dream one day our German shepherds will be judged on how close they come to our standard, not the color of their coats. And, why can't we all just get along. That which does not destroy us, makes us stronger You never want to wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it. Add your own platitude to this post, please. Evan L. Ginsburg gsyrfund.com Asgard German Shepherds _http://www.asgardgsd.com_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 2/4/13 9:42:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, barbara17236@xxxxxxx writes: This "white" person joined the GSDCA for my breed, the GSD. This "white" person joined the GSDCA because the GSDCA needs members. The GSDCA will not grow without new members, and according to my dog's AKC Registration, he is a GERMAN SHEPHERD. I was not aware of any rule stating that only owners of "showable" GSDs need apply. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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/ ============================================================================