I will probably never live without a Poodle. If you don't want show trim, grooming is not difficult, and more than pays for the fantastic non-shedding trait. They ARE the most intelligent of any dog I have ever worked with. They come in three sizes and several colors. I saw a black Champion Standard Poodle service dog at the San Bernardino shows a couple of weeks ago that is also in training for Agility titles. He takes care of an elderly lady in a wheel chair. Most impressive. I heard a while back that Lackland AFB is training Standard Poodles for perimeter work, drug detection, and bomb work. I recently read that one of the most aggressive and protective of all dogs are male Standards. I haven't owned a Standard, yet, but plan that to be my next purchase. I have owned a Miniature and a Toy-X. They are/were excellent companions. Personality and loyalty galore!! There is nothing a GSD can do that a Poodle can't, without blowing coat on top of it all!! They just don't move the same way!! Haven't seen a gaiting poodle that sent shivers up and down my spine, yet!!! I also like Beagles, Skippers, Tibetan Terriers, and Chinese Cresteds. :-) :-) Paula, 249 days and counting ----Original Message Follows---- Msg: #8 in digest From: "billie" <arelee@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: SMALL DOG NEEDED Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:56:56 -0800 Count me in on this information. I am not ready yet for the transition from GSD to a little dog . However, I know that day is coming, eventually. I also know I will always have a dog. I have loved dogs my whole life.....hopefully "nothin ain't gonna change that"!! Beryl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fran Henry" <fhenry1@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 12:49 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: SMALL DOG NEEDED I am in need of a small pet for myself. I am unable at this time to have a German Shepherd, and would like some companionship for myself in the form of a small house dog. I love Jack Russell's, and most Terriers. Something with personality. Not a throw pillow for the couch. If it be a pure bred, and nice, I would probably show it. Thanks for your help, Randy ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================