That is not the case as I have been working for a good many years to find answers of why certain bloodlines of the GSD are prone to certain diseases while others are not. I do see most GSD Breeders not just Show Breeders test only for HD with some ED but do not see as much for other diseases. Why? Even the below disease is now showing up in the GSD. http://www.offa.org/shoulder_info.html The vets from colleges and my own vets have brought to my attention of the health issues that are affecting our breed of GSD's right now. So it is not just this vet but many others just go to any of the college websites throughout the country to find these answers. I for years have privately e-mailed these vets so not just posting to be discredit any Show breeder or any other breeder that is doing their job to produce the best German Shepherds Dog they can. I will never understand why a few do not see that there is reason for my posts other than to downgrade any breeder. So I do wish as there are many breeders here that for years have done their best to breed Excellent GSD you would not take this personal as it is not meant to be. I watched throughout the years and had a few litters of a different breeds of dogs. Had family and friends for years sell their pups and yes they showed their dogs or had working dogs in different fields. I never wanted to be a GSD breeder for several reasons. 1. It is hard to predict the future of each pup and I did not any of mine in a bad way... married people separate, lose their jobs, etc. no predicting that. 2. Health issues no matter how you see it are there in any bloodline just different ones in each that plague a breeder. 3. I take breeding of animals very seriously and there is more to it than just putting a male and bitch together. 4. I get way too attached to puppies to part with them, will stand behind my animals and it is way too hard to bring them all home. Theresa -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 10/1/13, Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Subject: RE: 5 Worrisome Dog Breeds?? Huh? To: scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 4:49 PM I don't know Theresa...it seems to me that you are often so willing to post ANYTHING NEGATIVE about our Breed that you can find. AND...we all know that you can find that anytime... anywhere if you are looking. Possibly you should consider quoting them less and question them more.<G> This Vet like many Vets does not know the Breed at all...but is more than willing to quote all these health issues that MOST of us never see. When we talk to other Breeders of other Breeds...they struggle with as many problems and usually more than we GSD people do. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of Theresa-GSD Stolz-Scenecrest Farm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] 5 Worrisome Dog Breeds This seems to be very serious in our breed here in the USA with this Veterinarians opinion of the GSD as how others see our breed. As it continues to be addressed by Dr Marty Becker people are taking notice. "As always, whatever pet you choose, we veterinarians are here to help you make healthy choices for life. The 5 Breeds This Veterinarian Wouldn't Mind Seeing Less Of " http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/5-worrisome-dog-breeds-120600738.html Theresa ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================