I had always been the same about my animals of all kinds. If there were no true orders for puppies, my GSD bitches would be open. Indeed, I' make sure I had at least two definite orders before breeding at all. The horses were the same, no one really wanting or needing a youngster, no breedings. Chickens, goats, rabbits, doves, peacocks, turkeys, gerbils and any other critter under my care was cared for as an individual member of my family first and always. The breeding parts were extras, even the finches were watched carefully. It's the only way to be proper. Very good Doris and if everyone had those rules and followed them, things would be a lot better. PLUS, as everyone here knows, education and screening is so important and I know you folks do this big time. Ok, preaching to the choir I know, wish I could be at a dog show --- Ha!! Norma no L ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris E" <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "showlist" <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:41 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Breeders Code My father, a breeder of both horses and dogs, never let a bitch have more than four litters in her lifetime. A mare was allowed to have four foals, her health permitting. That was just his practice, but I always felt it was humane. We each need to do what is right by our animals and our conscience. Doris E ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================