[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: How old is too old to breed?

  • From: Amy Greenhut <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: grnram415@xxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 19:08:55 +0000 (UTC)

I would not let my bitch if she was a spoiled rotten house dog go to a 
situation like that no matter how great her first litter was. People are 
forgetting something. Dogs were not put on this earth to make people money and 
be treated as livestock. Dogs were put on this earth to be man's pet and best 
friend and should be treated as a member of the family and be taken care of by 
one family for their whole entire life. No...my answer is a big NO. 
Amy Greenhut 
Justrock German Shepherds 
Gen Oak Leopard Tortoises &  Tortoise Rescue 
Behold The Turtle,  He Makes Progress Only When He Sticks His Neck Out 
A Quote By James B. Conant 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: grnram415@xxxxxxx 
To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 2:44:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: How old is too old to breed? 



Thank you to everyone who answered my question.  Here is the actual situation 
that came up in conversation last week.  Tell me what you, as a breeder would 
do. 

During a conversation with a reputable service dog organization, an owner of 
GSD's was asked if she had any "breeding stock" from XXX lines.  This 
organization has had positive experiences with these lines.  Keep in mind, 
GSD's fell by the wayside in favor of Labs and Goldens.  However, current 
demands are favoring GSD's.  The owner doesn't consider her girl "breeding 
stock."   

The owner has a 6.5yr old bitch, still intact. The bitch has had one litter 
from a natural breeding.  She was an easy whelper and a great mom.  Two of 
her pups are already working as service dogs.  The bitch is healthy and would 
have the best private vet care. 

Here was the offer.  The organization would basically lease the bitch and 
breed to a stud dog of their choice.  She would be with them from her next 
season until after the pups were weaned.  She would be 7yrs old at the time of 
her next season.  The owner would basically have to give up all control as 
soon as she came into season.  And, this is a spoiled rotten house dog.   

OTOH, this bitch has already produced pups that have gone on to become service 
dogs.  Would this be too stressful to the bitch?   

What would you do? 

Laura   

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