In a message dated 9/16/2006 5:44:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: But then, I'm soooo not a "breed" person. Truth be told, I've never enjoyed the conformation thing. Always thought it was rather silly. <shrugs> Different strokes I guess... Well, I beg to differ. From follows function. When they are made right and bred true to their job description, that's something to celebrate. I am for sure not going to celebrate a hodge-podge of mixed breeds. I think it's lovely that they have a nice home and caring owners, but it's still a hodge-podge. Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================