In a message dated 6/26/2005 1:19:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Gsdman2@xxxxxxx writes: Where "pretty" is concerned, the dogs of twenty years ago didn't hold a candle to what we see today Was Mannix not a good looking dog? I remember some fantastic type in the ring forty years ago. What bitch looked better than Rosemary? Could you have more type than Dakota? I disagree on movement, type, style, etc. We have always had some superstars, but we do continue to improve the breed, and that is as it should be. It is popular to say the dogs used to be better, and who can argue, since it was an opinion? So many questions, so few answers. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================