In a message dated 12/5/2004 12:17:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, tsaligsds@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > I can remember showing Gala AND HER SON both in Veterans at the same time. > They were both able to take the ring and were not falling apart! They > looked like they belonged in a breed ring. So did the others in the same > ring! > > Folks like Sally NEED to be bragging about their oldsters! Too many on this > list can't because their dogs don't make it to retirement. Yes, the "Seniors" should be talked about more so people have a idea which bloodlines have longevity and good health. I lost my Sunny this year at age 14, I have his daughters here: Two sisters at 12 1/2 and another one who at 10, a granddaughter at 7. A Sunny son who is 10 1/2 and my neighbor with another son who is 11. They are all in great health and surprisingly no arthritis yet and still want to play with toys and have great attitudes. Like Sally said I can't think about them getting older :-( Vicki & the ol folks! Von Charisma German Shepherds http://members.aol.com/VAbby17801/VCGShepherds.html Lordstown,Ohio ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================