I have to admit, my girl friend's Golden Retriever Club came to my aid when I was seeking out written procedures on whelping. I'd gone to the library and had taken out many many books on the topic of Breeding and Whelping... but, none came close to what the Golden Retriever Club had made up for their members. Theirs was a thorough step by step walk through this experience that only Breeders would appreciate... because it also was written for someone under pressure or at their wits end. The calming aspect of it really helped me ... especially as a first time Breeder (20 yrs ago). Kate Syssoloff - Rockannand GSD Executive Secretary, BCGSDC SEL INTEGRA~SEL PATENT~BIM THE TANGO http://www.members.shaw.ca/rockannand >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "How did you gain knowledge and experience in whelping a litter before you bred and whelped your first litter? " ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================