Hi!
Thanks for letting me know the correct spelling and the history behind
their origin.
With regards,
Ayash Kanto.
On Sun, 27 May 2001, William Robb wrote:
> Corect spelling is Alsatian, and is is the correct term for the
> common German Shepherd. The root word is Alsace, which was part
> of the old German empire, unless the French were holding it that
> week. It was a much disputed piece of land, and more than likely
> WW1 would have started over that area if the assasination of
> Duke Ferdinand hadn't happened. (I think thats so anyway).
> William Robb
>
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