Just a little comment....thyroid problems are being found in more and more dogs of more and more breeds...and in both sexes. Sometimes there are no obvious symptoms...but when something untoward happens, and none of the usual tests show anything, a thyroid test will show.......thyroid problems are easy to treat, and that's all I can say.. As it happens, I've known more male dogs with throid problems than I have bitches........ and if you know anyone with a thyroid problem, or who has ever had a thyroid problem, they can tell you some pretty wicked stories (talking about people's problems here, not just dogs)....... Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: <InquestGSD@xxxxxxx> >I had the most interesting conversation today with a dog person. He insist > the biggest reproduction problem our breed is having has to do with low > thyroids. It appears low thyroids are to blame for all the skin and > coat > problems, allergies (that may not be allergies after all), and troubles > for > bitches getting pregnant, and even behavioral issues. > > Do you agree? > > Would you breed a bitch that has thyroid problems? ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================