In a message dated 12/9/05 8:54:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: Someone once posted that with the strides that have been made in breeding, is it a good thing to turn back? I am not saying that, but wondering if that could be right.....that going back to past studs is not in the best interests of the breed? That was my question. I don't have the answer, and I still am pondering it. We have frozen sperm on Ben, and will have to consider if we want to use it or not. If we continue to improve with every generation, should we set back the breeding program by using a stud dog long gone. It is an interesting question. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================