Hi, well there really are times that evolution is real. We, as in man, have, as I said, developed specific breeds. The Basenji, today, is one we developed and is really a breed as such in a distinctive manner. Ah, a critter that has been called, the barkless dog of Africa. Another odd word description as well because they may not bark like the woof woof or what ever other dogs do, but they are far from silent as the word barkless would indicate. They have a chortling (sp.) sound and sort of an odd howling too that they'll do. Trivia for the day. Hope I'm right as it's what I'd learned so many moons ago it may be a bit different today. It's evident that some breeds are, different today than long ago. Norma no L ----- Original Message ----- From: arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx To: gsdramey@xxxxxxx Cc: cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [doglegislation] Ruh-Roh? PA propsed state law 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. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================