No. No. No. My "spoiled rotten 7 year old house dog" would not be under anyone else's control. No freakin' way. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/) In a message dated 5/17/2010 2:45:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: 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 ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================