In a message dated 12/28/05 11:19:20 PM, Rikers123@xxxxxxx writes: << My point was that it only offends if you allow it to. >> Hence the term "to TAKE OFFENSE." The only time I "take" offense is when someone looks at my dog and says "She" is beautiful, as "she" is a "he" <G>. And I AM kidding, lots of people will use a gender specific for all dogs. When I'm not sure of a dog's sex, I try to just say "What a beautiful sweetie" and keep myself out of trouble! Kelly Busse Wolfheart German Shepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================