In a message dated 9/17/2008 5:08:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, skozub@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I could never debark a dog. I realize that it is usually quite safe, however, a friend had the number 2 Norwegian Elkhound in the country - she took him in to be debarked & he died a few hours later (bled to death). I just could not take that (slight) chance. I have also heard that if they get hung up or injured sometimes they are unable to let you know. I have often thought of debarking but have never taken that step. However, I understand why people do so mixed emotions on this, it is defiantly a personal choice. Deb **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================