Not completely true. Many domesticated dogs turn feral and DO survive in the wild, quite successfully, but, they also die much younger than our pets, due to multiple factors. Humans are probably the only animals that experience menopause. Most all other animals breed until death. Paula, 147days and counting Home of Best in Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047, DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. ---------- Original Message ---------- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 13:58:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Robert Neiman <bnbgsds2000@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: How old is too old to breed? Dogs in the wild breed early and late in life. Only difference is we've done so much to dometicate our dogs couldn't survive in the wild. ____________________________________________________________ $13/Month Car Insurance? Insurance deal just passed now allows you to get car insurance for $13 http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4bf1d9c4cefcb4f0074st06duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================