In a message dated 12/27/2004 11:56:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, lfossland@xxxxxxxx writes: I personally do not rely on the progesterone tests much anymore. If it' +++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have just run a series of progesterone test for the first time ever. I did it because my bitch is a maiden, the stud dog I am going to is very aggressive ( you bring them and he breeds them) and I had Xmas right in the middle of everything. What have I found out? That the tests verified what my own dogs noses and my own experience told me- she is ready now and I am going today. Unless there are unusual circumstances I doubt I will spend the money again. I don't think it is necessary to routinely do this. Sally The House of Nasdaq ROM Ch's Seiko, Adam & Ex http://danann.netfirms.com http://www.freewebs.com/embroiderybysally ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================