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by jaymesie51 on 16 January 2009 - 17:01

either that or you escaped from an assylum lol no i do not agree,, the definition of roached back is when the back is higher than the withers that is it now what part dont you understand do you know where the dogs withers start and end do you know where the back starts and ends because it would seem to me that you and pod do not.
jim h

by jayne241 on 16 January 2009 - 17:01

I don't understand how you can define roach back according to the elevation, when the elevation depends on where the dog is standing.

Thank you very much, I understand the anatomy. I don't understand your use of the word "highest".

I don't understand why you are using words like "highest" when that word is not in the official definition I saw quoted here.

To paraphrase The Princess Bride: You keep using that word. I think it does not mean what you think it means.

To paraphrase Alice in Wonderland: You can't go around making up your own meanings to words, no one will understand you.

I tried, and now I give up.

by missbeeb on 16 January 2009 - 17:01

LOL, We've had it all today... rulers, fish, whippets and Alice... Bless, who the **** is Alice? LOL

Never the twain shall meet!

by jaymesie51 on 16 January 2009 - 17:01

jayne241 it would now seem that you cannot read either i have never said highest once i said when the back is higher than the wither there is a difference in the termination of higher and highest so please read post first before you reply it will save you from making a fool of yourself (not said to be nasty but said to help you)
jim h

by pod on 16 January 2009 - 17:01

Jim, could I please ask that you answer my question. Where did this defintion of a roach back come from? Where did you first hear it? Is this the official view of the Breed Council or League?

by jayne241 on 16 January 2009 - 18:01

Please forgive me, I have made a grave error or typo which apparently is confusing folks to no end. Allow me to correct my mistake:

"I don't understand how you can define roach back according to the elevation, when the elevation depends on where the dog is standing.

Thank you very much, I understand the anatomy. I don't understand your use of the word "higher".

I don't understand why you are using words like "higher" when that word is not in the official definition I saw quoted here.

To paraphrase The Princess Bride: You keep using that word. I think it does not mean what you think it means.

To paraphrase Alice in Wonderland: You can't go around making up your own meanings to words, no one will understand you.

I tried, and now I give up."

Better? LOL

editted to add: Thank you so very much Jim for straightening me out. I hear you say that you are not trying to be nasty but only want to help me. I appreciate your assistance in my education as I was obviously illiterate before.

I look forward to reading your answer to pod's question too. Your wisdom astounds me, truly.

by pod on 16 January 2009 - 18:01

LOL Jayne. I really do think that Jim does not get the point.

by jaymesie51 on 16 January 2009 - 21:01

cant be 100% sure i think it was in malcolm willis book the german shepherd dog a genetic history i am sure some one will correct me if i a wrong i am also sure he says in his book that people get confused about the definition of roach back oh and jayne if a dog has a roach back he will have it if he is standing lying down or flying because it is in his make up it
does not appear then disapear higher means above the wither hope that helps you jayne but keep reading your alice in wonderland books as you surely live in a world of your own
jim h

by missbeeb on 16 January 2009 - 22:01

Jim, Liz (Funky Munky) has told me the following, more than once.... you're flogging a dead horse,,, now I, am telling you. Pod (I like him / her, even thought he / she is wrong...imo) and Jayne are from 'tother side of fence! Don't let it get to you, Jim... have a great weekend.

by jaymesie51 on 16 January 2009 - 22:01

i know they are yukka's and who said i was letting it get to me some body needs to educate these people and if e dont who will thanks for your kind words and the same to you missbeeb
jim h

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