the validity of both sides of the DQ' argument is outstanding...and the discussion is great ( I have no life)...lol....I really try to look at both sides of most disagreements...the "pancake theory"........I understand Peggy, Carolyn, Kathy S, Lee F.Sally and the others.....but I just have a problem with knowing that my one testicle, hanging ear, white AKC pure-breed GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG can not compete and win the highest obedience title at the GSDCA....imagine the hard work and dedication that goes into this outstanding accomplishment......the upside of letting this dog compete far out weighs the down side...Ed ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================