Have the veterinarian do a thyroid panel, if the bitch is hypothyroid they cannot cycle properly. If she does end up being hypothyroid, tell the client beware though, as soon as the bitch gets on medication, she will cycle fairly quickly! Marci Smith Stepping Stone German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. Paris, KY _www.SteppingStoneGermanShepherdRescue.com_ (http://www.SteppingStoneGermanShepherdRescue.com) I have a client contacting me about one of our Standard Dachshund pups she bought from us. This bitch is 17 months of age, and she states she has never came into season. Now, she has not taken her to a Vet AT ALL, and I really have no proof of this. She is demanding replacement, or refund, and I have requested a full exam and Vet report. Anyway, just curious of a few things that could be causing this if indeed true?... This is a repeat breeding, with 8 bitches total, all others with no problems at all. Thanks in advance. Lauren G. JODELAR ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================