Obama is like a new breed in the AKC...untested, unknown, and beautiful to some... Here is my pick... A relatively new breed, the Black Russian Terrier was developed as a guard dog by the Red Army in the USSR. Work began in 1930 to produce a tough, courageous, all-around military dog that could withstand Russia’s harsh climate. The foundation dogs were Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers, and Airedale Terriers carefully-selected for stable temperament, athletic ability, and stamina. Offspring of the initial breedings of Rottweilers to Giant Schnauzers and Giant Schnauzers to Airedales were bred to each other, and the resulting breed standardized in the 1956. The Black Russian Terrier is slightly larger and more muscular than the Giant Schnauzer and has a longer coat. Standing up to 28.5 inches at the shoulder, this breed is strong, athletic, and dignified and takes its job as family guardian seriously. Aloof with strangers, he is fearless but not aggressive. The Black Russian Terrier will ultimately join the AKC Working Group. Syd In a message dated 12/20/2008 6:06:17 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 12/20/2008 5:17:54 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Ketchy@xxxxxxxxxx writes: Anyone want to try Obama? I think the country said they would! Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom0000002 5) ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================