Hi all, I need to tap the vast experience on this list. :) First, a breeding question! If a bitch comes in a month and a half before expected, do any of you have any opinions on whether or not and how this affects conception and litter size? Said bitch had a litter Dec, 2003. We skipped a heat, and she came in again as scheduled in the middle of Oct 2004, but missed. She's back in again now, so 4.5 months later. We REAAAAALLY want these babies so anything that will increase our chances would be so very much appreciated! Secondly one of mine is blowing coat in GOBS, I've been raking her until my arms hurt and still more is there. I remember hearing about an awesome tool that really gets rid of all that loose undercoat quick...but I can't remember what it is! Can anyone point me to what it is and where to buy it? Thanks so much in advance :) Liz in Utah Visit my website at http://hometown.aol.com/rckyiizard/index.html ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================