In a message dated 12/21/2005 11:23:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I would look to the producing capabilities of the bitches lines bred to a similar or any male. If Bitch 2's lines are producing bred to Rex the Wonder Dog...I could go with her or vice versa. To me it's all about the lines and how they produce and such a decision would not necessarily be based on the phenotype of either bitch. Ok, I may be wrong, but the original post said that both bitches came from good producing lines. Just different "styles" So, which bitch do you pick to breed to "Rex the wonder dog?" My feeling would be this: What has Rex produced with various types of bitches? If his "style" compliments Bitch #1, I'd go with her. Or visa versa. Personally, I would chose Bitch #1. She has the pedigree and background to be a good producer. I would rather see the shoulder first and the topline secong. JMHO Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================