Mike -- The Texas version is used to respond to all "What if..." questions. Response: "What if frogs had wings?" "I don't know. What?" "Then they wouldn't bump their butts when they jump, but they don't, so they do. So stop with the "what ifs." I use it on my students on a regular basis. It baffles them long enough for me to change the subject. tom elkins Firethorn Temple http://www.firethorntemple.com -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of BlackHawk Farms LLC Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:22 PM To: Stormy435@xxxxxxx; Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: sable to sable/Frogs My daddy used to have a saying about Frogs.. "If a frog has a glass eye, he wouldn't jump so high-- but he dont, so he does....." (still trying to figure that one out in my thirties..oops late twenties). Mike Lynch BlackHawk Farms, LLC North Highlands, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: <Stormy435@xxxxxxx> To: <showgsdlist@xxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Breeding sable to sable > And if you pick up frogs, you can get warts. > > Stormy > who's having an interesting day :-) > > > > In a message dated 9/16/08 1:34:08 PM, showgsdlist@xxxxxxxxx writes: > > >> I've not been able to find *anything *online to validate this claim, but >> someone told me the other day (a long-time breeder) that you should never >> breed sable to sable because it leads to problems later on, such as >> cancer, >> etc. >> Is there any truth to this?? >> >> Kristen >> -- >> Let the trainer examine himself when the dog makes a mistake, or does not >> understand the exercise, or fails in obedience, and let him ask "Where am >> I >> at fault?" -- Capt. Max von Stephanitz >> > > > > > > "You may never know what results come from your action. > But if you do nothing, there will be no result." > Mahatma Gandhi > Stormy Hope > *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* > Dog's love is different, it requires no return > www.FairhopeGSD.com > > > > > ************** > Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > > > ============================================================================ > 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 > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================