Monozygotic twins (born in the same sac) are quite rare in dogs, but do occur. Triplets are even rarer. I did have one set of twins in a Sheltie litter years ago. I WISH now I had taken pictures! They were sable/white and the markings were very nearly identical. Quite amazing. Ginger Cleary,Rome, GA ww.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. ? James Madison Member GSDCA Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States. -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Norma Ramey Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:18 PM To: WITMS@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: BOB BRAGS & NEW LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT Hi everyone, I have whelped many different kinds of dogs in my time BUT I have NEVER had more than just one puppy in each sack. Is this new or did I just not have it happen for some odd reason? I have never even heard anyone mention something like this happening. As I read the announcement and triplets and twins were mentioned, I thought of identical looks, naturally. Can anyone elaborate on this as it's most interesting to an oldie. TNX Norma no L ----- Original Message ----- From: <WITMS@xxxxxxx> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 10:38 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ]NEW LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT BIG Litter announcement, and I do mean BIG !!... Yesterday, after waiting several days, Witmer's Dinaara, gave birth to 15 puppies !!! 2 sets of triplets, and 2 sets of twins. She did this in record time !! Of course having 10 born in same sacks helped..... I did lose a few, as the triplets, and twins weren't breathing when the sacks were opened... But still have plenty that survived !! Dinaara is a Witmer's Nantucket "Splash" dtr., and the dad of this litter is: Am Sel Ex Can Sel CH Witmer's JAMIROQUAI ROM OFA.... Susie www.witmergsd.com_ (http://www.witmergsd.com) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.4/1055 - Release Date: 10/7/2007 10:24 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.4/1055 - Release Date: 10/7/2007 10:24 AM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================