Not trying to be a nit-picker, but am curious. I thought the Basenji was a "natural" dog and not "man made" like most breeds??? Or is the term "breed" inaccurate when describing it? Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=4294023 - Link to The Hooligans Albums -- "Norma Ramey" <gsdramey@xxxxxxx> wrote: Listers, not sure if Ginger might possibly be just a little off on her "word usage" here or what, but all breeds of dogs are "completely man made" I don't want to start a war or yucky thread here it's just a fact. Now, I'm not talking dogs in general etc., like the Dingo or those interesting wild dogs of Africa etc. --- the word "breed" is what concerns me. All specific breeds are developed by man, period. I have studied and lived with Dobies and no comparison whatsoever, IMHO can be made with them and a Cane Corso. Hunting in packs is a natural for many critters. I'd not classify pack the hunting mode as a reason for being good with others. It's a known fact, even in the wild, there is a very rigid pecking order established within packs and even the herds of prey animals. That is the real reason they get along with each other. I hope my explanations are consistent with what Ginger was trying to say, if not, I don't like to be judgmental, but this got me to thinking, which I'll do sometimes. When chatting about specifics it's hard not to lump stuff into some general aspects of that subject. : >)) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 3:36 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [doglegislation] Ruh-Roh? PA propsed state law Gee.. there are a lot of people that say the same about GSDs.... my stepmother was one of them. She thought the only good GSD was a dead one. Cane Corsos are a complete man made breed, much like the Dobe is. Corsos were bred to be hunting dogs. They were specifically bred to be good with other dogs as they hunt in packs. They were also bred to be very people oriented. Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves." --Edward R. Murrow GA Director RDOE Member GSDCA please help rescue... http://lasthopesafehaven.com/ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ _____________________________________________________________ Amazing cruises. Click here to find great deals. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4uHUsTylwaDXipKaRWocvBN7W9yWF9vMipAv55kPdKHRtf4i/ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================