This is probably the best suggestion - as an alternative, maybe they can lease a bitch, choose the stud themselves and cover all vet and breeding costs, then they have their pick and can sell the other pups to cover expenses. Janice In a message dated 1/27/2006 11:56:50 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: Then I'd suggest they buy a bitch, grow her out, do the health checks, breed her, pray she has a healthy litter with an easy delivery and THEN they can "pick" all they want. Oh, and while they're at it, they can breed for the color and 'ear type' they want <G>. Kathy ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================