The only one that I would consider breeding would be the 7 year old and that would depend on how her first pregnancy went and how long ago it was. I would not breed a bitch over 7 years old. Amy Greenhut Justrock German Shepherds Gen Oak Leopard Tortoises &  Tortoise Rescue Behold The Turtle,  He Makes Progress Only When He Sticks His Neck Out A Quote By James B. Conant ----- Original Message ----- From: grnram415@xxxxxxx To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 5:48:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] How old is too old to breed? Ok, the boys can breed as long as the sperm is plentiful and viable.  But, what would be the latest age you all would breed a bitch?  Afterall, they are the ones that have to do all the work :-)  Do not consider titles or the like.  This is a generic bitch, who may or may not be shown, doing performance or whatever.  She is of an excellent pedigree and OFA'd and healthy. Some scenarios: A maiden bitch, 7yrs old.  A 7yr old bitch who has had one natural breeding and one litter of 6 pups. A 7-9 yr old bitch with 2 previous litters under her belt.  Natural breeding and/or AI. In all these cases, it would be the last breeding and the pups are already spoken for.  Would you breed any of these bitches?  Would you ever breed a bitch older than 9yrs old?  If not, what would be the maximum age you would consider breeding your bitch?  Laura  ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010.  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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================