In a message dated 7/5/2005 8:03:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, marhaven@xxxxxxx writes: HMMMMMmmmm I know it is not on the July schedule to discuss whites...<G>....but according to your opinion......then we should be able to show GSD'S with down ears?? Not "We", "Them". And they don't show in our conformation shows, but do show in obedience, tracking, Schutzhund, rally and agility. As do dogs with down ears. And, yes, I think they should be allowed to show in those venues. As for conformation, they have their own shows, and are working hard to enjoy something they find pleases them with their German shepherds. And, yes, if people want to show Peruvian Inca Orchids, good for them. I never would. Tolerance for others and what they want is never a bad thing. When I am no longer showing in conformation, I might have a white shepherd. Of course by then I will be so senile it won't matter as that is the only way I would give up conformation. Not that there is anything wrong with that. 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 ============================================================================