In a message dated 12/31/2005 7:05:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx writes: > >> Bitch slowing down acting "sad/tired" pretty much like last time, but >> maybe a >> little more, its her 4th litter, she is HIGH energy female, only 5 1/2 yrs >> old, > > I'd be sad and tired too if I had to deliver babies that often. trust me, she isnt sad like you are taking it. she is sad because i wont let her run around outside, because she is VERY energetic and one of those dogs that do not like to lay on the couch, unless pregnant of course :) i know you were not judging me, thought i would share some insight. she had her breed survey just over 18 months old, then had her Sch 2 by the time she was bred for the first time which was 2 1/2, then her second litter she was 3 1/2, 3rd litter i owned her 4 1/2 and she will be 6 in April so i dont see a problem with her being bred every other season she is in top notch health and to condition just shown at the NASS and the judge said she was in excellent health and condition. as a matter of fact, she has and can out move and gait in regard to stamina longer than most 2 yr old dogs :) her bitework is just has strong and hard as it was when 15 months, she isnt tired yet in the respect! I know many breeders in germany who will breed 4 in a row and some do 2, 3 in a row and its normal and many many do it here as well. They are allowed 8 litters in their lifetime in germany and i do know many reputable long time breeders here, who breed every cycle til 7. i dont judge, its their dogs, they know what they can handle just wanted to clarify my female is NOT sad because i bred her after skipping a heat season. she just wants to run in the snow and dig a den somewhere lol Dawnmarie http://hometown.aol.com/wymargsd/intro.html http://hometown.aol.com/designsdawnmarie/home.html ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================