I, too, have been thinking of having a litter this spring. It has been 3 1/2 years since I've had a litter. I've had quite a few inquiries the last few months but they seem to be trickling down less and less as the economy continues to get worse. I seriously wonder if I should breed a litter with so many people out of jobs and in danger of losing their homes. I don't want to bring puppies in this world and find them in shelters later because someone has lost a job or their home. Pat Castle Kennels, LTD Where Shepherds of Distinction Reign www.castlekennels.com -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:16 AM To: Dir@xxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: breeding inthis economy Sandi, I have been getting at least the normal amount of calls, maybe even a few more than usual. (I'm knocking on wood as I type this b-cause I would like to have a litter and don't want to jinx this!!!!) In fact, I got to thinking that maybe folks are nervous in this economy re increased crime potential and wondered if those families who may have previously had another breed of dog might not be looking for something a little more imposing w/ a bigger bark...mind you, I'm not talking about an inquiry for out and out security, or "bad" neighborhoods, but more like "I want a big dog at home w/ the family while I'm at work"..... Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 2/24/2009 8:06:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Dir@xxxxxxxxxx writes: I have 2 breedings I would like to do in the spring. We all know they will not all be super stars----what to do with the pet kids???? No one has any money. What to do??? Sandi **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================