In a message dated 7/5/2005 4:52:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Blanket statements tend to get folks in trouble..again.. large calluses although in some cases could indicate a problem..should not be used as the deciding factor in judging or in breeding.when assessing the function of the rear. As if we don't have enough problems, can you imagine some of these all-breed judges now feeling the hocks and dumping anything with a callus? It is dangerous to make these kinds of generalities, and we created a big problem with our temperament test. Let's not get a callus test going. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================