In a message dated 12/7/2007 7:21:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx writes: In a message dated 12/7/2007 9:31:44 AM Mountain Standard Time, grrrfix@xxxxxxx writes: > she had noticed that the bithes she had bred over > the years that REALLY blew their coats (down to naked) before their season > seemed to have larger litters. > > Has anyone made similar observations with their bitches? Lorraine Schowalter (one of our all-time top breeders) used to say that when they blew to the skin they were going to have a good season. Jamie Help me connect the dots please. Is the significance of blowing the coat in a big way about not having to dedicate energy to producing protein for hair and that energy goes into pups? Regina Tesnow Tomina Shepherds Home of "Geran's I Did It My Way" AKA Presley **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================