Hi Katie: At 6 months of age most pups would have their pasterns up by now. However, other things can effect pasterns such as: is your puppy heavy-boned? Has she gotten done with teething? (some lines are slow at the teething process). And then of course, the dogs in the pedigree and if they are known to produce pastern problems is also a big factor. When you say down, are they slightly down or bordering on sublexed? In the past, if I don't see my puppies pasterns up to where I want to see them by 4 and a half months, I switch them (gradually over a few days) to a as low in protein and as low in fat dry food. I gave up on the Maalox, etc. because I truly believe it doesn't work and might screw the puppy up in other ways. The times I did try that, I learned that my puppies pasterns usually went up anyways at that age and it was probably just the puppy and not the Maalox. Someone told me years ago about the low fat/low protein route. When I tried that it seemed my puppies pasterns got better within a week. But I am taking about slightly down, not sublexed, which is a total different ballgame. What food are you feeding her now? I believe the food I found that was the lowest in protein and fat was Science Diet for Older/Overweight dogs...but it has been some time since I have needed to use it so I may be wrong. Also, I never feed my puppies food formulated for puppies. I feed them adult dry food from the time I start weaning. I think that helps, in my own opinion, with pasterns and pano. A lot of heavy boned pups have a longer time getting their pasterns up. That is why I asked about that. And teething causes pain and stress and is a reason why a lot of pups ears and pasterns go down during that process. If you would like to send me her pedigree I could also tell you if I know of any dogs/bitches in it that produced pastern problems that I have seen or know of. Maybe your bitch's pedigree is doubled up somewhere for weak pasterns? Do you know if any of her littermates have that still going on? Good Luck! Sue Gionfriddo Zimsu German Shepherds ----- Original Message ----- From: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l digest users<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:51 PM Subject: showgsd-l Digest V2 #3137 showgsd-l Digest Wed, 12 Nov 2008 Volume: 02 Issue: 3137 In This Issue: #1: From: TISHW@xxxxxxx<mailto:TISHW@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Best of Winners #2: From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: unbelievable #3: From: ELG440@xxxxxxx<mailto:ELG440@xxxxxxx> Subject: I try so hard #4: From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: unbelievable #5: From: "Melissa" <melanagsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:melanagsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #3128 #6: From: "arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>" <arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Why should I? #7: From: "" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: GAITING DOGS..IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? #8: From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:Stormy435@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #3128 #9: From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx<mailto:Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: down pasterns #10: From: LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx<mailto:LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Best of Winners #11: From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:Stormy435@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: unbelievable #12: From: Ruth Scheubler <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: Why should I? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Msg: #1 in digest From: TISHW@xxxxxxx<mailto:TISHW@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:11:13 EST Subject: Re: Best of Winners In a message dated 11/10/2008 9:47:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Gatlinp@xxxxxxx<mailto:Gatlinp@xxxxxxx> writes: He wasn't there. No Best of Winners Peg Since Winners Bitch was BOS isn't she automatically Best of Winners? Tish **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #2 in digest Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:23:23 -0800 From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: unbelievable Becky T. Dickson wrote: > http://puppyprofits.com/<http://puppyprofits.com/> > >Not for the faint of heart, folks. >A friend did some research and contacted the hosting company. The company says there's is nothing they can do. >I am sick to my stomach. > >*That is sickening!! This sort of thing is popular in rural Nevada. I have never been to one, and would not go if asked. Doris E* > > > ------------------------------ Msg: #3 in digest From: ELG440@xxxxxxx<mailto:ELG440@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:24:20 EST Subject: I try so hard In a message dated 11/11/08 7:17:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx> writes: The best thing about being a "newbie" is the joy you find in the little things, before you become jaded, soured, cranky, competitive... I hate it when people know me that well. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/<http://www.asgardgsd.com/> Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #4 in digest From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: unbelievable Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:31:46 -0500 There must be...dog fighting is illegal in most of the country. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky T. Dickson" <gretchanya@xxxxxxx<mailto:gretchanya@xxxxxxx>> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] unbelievable > http://puppyprofits.com/<http://puppyprofits.com/> > > Not for the faint of heart, folks. > A friend did some research and contacted the hosting company. The company > says there's is nothing they can do. > I am sick to my stomach. > > > > > > ?Becky T. Dickson > www.GretchAnya.com<http://www.gretchanya.com/> > www.GSDbyDesign.com<http://www.gsdbydesign.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. 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ONLY a week later while he's tied to my bitch, the owner mentions she needs to place his daughter because of a missing molar! I was NOT HAPPY! They all went to pet homes anyway (nice pups but not better than I already had). It's to the benefit of the STUD, the BITCH and the breed to at least TRY to avoid doubling up on any known faults or problems. JMO! Melissa www.melanashepherds.com<http://www.melanashepherds.com/> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Scheubler" <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx>> To: "DaList" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:14 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #3128 > The only problem with the questionaires is honesty. Back in the days > (many, many moons ago) when I helped with the Red Book, I remember typing > up a stud dog's page where the owner stated all the problems her dog did > not produce while I personally knew of a litter that had most of them. I > quit reading the comments after that. > Ruth ------------------------------ Msg: #6 in digest From: "arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>" <arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:31:59 GMT Subject: Why should I? The resident pet owner here has a couple questions to those who wish to disenfranchise my right, and the rights of other members, to vote for the judges of any, or all, venues at the National. First, what will stop you from going one step further some day and disenfranchising our rights to vote for the President or members of the BOD because you might decide we don't know enought about those running for election? My second question - if you got your wish to disenfranchise our rights to vote in part, or in total, why should we continue to be members of this Club, or any club? Why would anyone want to remain a voiceless member of such an exclusive club or why would anyone want to join such a club as a new member? Thanks! Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uidB94023<http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uidB94023> - Link to The Hooligans Albums _____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the satellite television package that meets your needs. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tvKJfHxgKsEHbcZBA5hfMiOXMoxyImZvOQ9idWZlu8ORYke/?count34567890<http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tvKJfHxgKsEHbcZBA5hfMiOXMoxyImZvOQ9idWZlu8ORYke/?count34567890> ------------------------------ Msg: #7 in digest From: "" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: GAITING DOGS..IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:40:15 -0600 hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM<http://www.hickoryhillgsd.com/> In my original post to the list regarding the intersex judging procedure, I mentioned the thrill of having the dogs moving, then being able to compare each and allowing the crowd to get behind its "favorite." After re- reading that post, I think I did a disservice perhaps to a few "newbies" by implying that gaiting the dogs was more for a "thrill" than for any true benefit of evaluation. I want to correct this so perhaps some of you may understand why gaiting dogs is important. A few years back, I was having a conversation with a top breeder. We were discussing a previous National. I told the breeder that I had actually liked the style of the bitch that had been sired by her dog, better than my own bitch and had I been in the center of the ring that day..maybe the outcome would have been different. The other breeder responded sincerely to me and stated "Your bitch won, because after they were gaited several times, the weakness of my bitch started showing..she isn't exactly clean coming and going and her back could be a bit tighter..your bitch did not have these issues..my bitch started breaking down when she was exerted." Most animals can run on adrenaline..for a lap or two, however just as this seasoned breeder stated, exertion exploits weaknesses that are easily covered up with just a couple of passes around the ring. I don't mean running the dogs into the ground to the point of exhaustion..but running them to the point where they are a little more than slightly fatigued.You might be surprised at what you see when the dogs are "worked"..some that look great in the beginning..don't look so great in the end. Hope this post helps clarify what I didn't say before..C ------------------------------ Msg: #8 in digest From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:Stormy435@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:42:42 EST Subject: Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #3128 I don't know how the question regarding immune deficiency or immune insufficiency could be worded, but it's become a big problem in GSDs. And the basis for a lot of other problems. When ever I mention Dreamer with his immune problems, I get LOTS of emails about their dogs with same. (Allergies, skin problems, pano, possible trigger for torsion, etc., etc., etc.) Stormy In a message dated 11/12/08 2:07:09 PM, gsheps@xxxxxxx<mailto:gsheps@xxxxxxx> writes: > I agree, Liz, that we should reintroduce the questionaire back into the Red > Book! And not just with 5 questions! Granted, not all people will answer > honestly, but I think most would and it helps to know these things, especially > when choosing a stud dog for a particular bitch/bloodline. I is always best if > we can make as informed a decision as possible when breeding two dogs > together! > Sue Gionfriddo > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com<http://www.fairhopegsd.com/> ************** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #9 in digest From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx<mailto:Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:44:47 EST Subject: Re: down pasterns Katie, talk to the folks that know the lines behind your gal. There are quite a few home remedies, and sometimes after about six weeks they come up and sometimes they don't. (Makes me wonder actually the worth of the home remedies/supplements). BUT...the folks that have had experience w/ those lines should be able to tell you what to expect in this instance. Good luck:) Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds<http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds> In a message dated 11/12/2008 2:45:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lockefam1@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:lockefam1@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: Hi Does anyone have any ideas for down pasterns, its a 6 mos old bitch she has been on 22%protein food along with vitamin c & E, selenium,magnesium, maalox. Am I missing anything other than probably patience?? Thanks in Advance katie **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #10 in digest From: LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx<mailto:LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:48:33 EST Subject: Re: Best of Winners In a message dated 11/12/2008 4:21:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, TISHW@xxxxxxx<mailto:TISHW@xxxxxxx> writes: Since Winners Bitch was BOS isn't she automatically Best of Winners? In order to have a BOW both winners MUST return in the ring. If one does not then the judge may not award BOW. I have seen this done at shows when it is a major on one side and they do not like the other winner. They do not return in the ring so the judge cannot award BOW and award a major to the opposite winner. Nice, no but they do it. Lee Brown **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #11 in digest From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:Stormy435@xxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:51:46 EST Subject: Re: unbelievable In this hoax, the person/people promoting it is not saying dogfighting (I won't go to the website, so second hand), but whelping pups for that, and then sending them to Mexico for the dogfights. Disgusting hoax, and thanks, Dawn for letting those who were placed on the website unknowingly, know. Stormy In a message dated 11/12/08 2:32:39 PM, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > There must be...dog fighting is illegal in most of the country. > > Peggy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Becky T. Dickson" <gretchanya@xxxxxxx<mailto:gretchanya@xxxxxxx>> > To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:22 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] unbelievable > > > > http://puppyprofits.com/<http://puppyprofits.com/> > > > > Not for the faint of heart, folks. > > A friend did some research and contacted the hosting company. The company > > says there's is nothing they can do. > > I am sick to my stomach. > > > > > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com<http://www.fairhopegsd.com/> ************** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ------------------------------ Msg: #12 in digest Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:50:50 -0800 (PST) From: Ruth Scheubler <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: Why should I? That sums it up nicely! Ruth ----- Original Message ---- From: "arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>" <arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>> To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:31:59 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Why should I? The resident pet owner here has a couple questions to those who wish to disenfranchise my right, and the rights of other members, to vote for the judges of any, or all, venues at the National. First, what will stop you from going one step further some day and disenfranchising our rights to vote for the President or members of the BOD because you might decide we don't know enought about those running for election? My second question - if you got your wish to disenfranchise our rights to vote in part, or in total, why should we continue to be members of this Club, or any club? Why would anyone want to remain a voiceless member of such an exclusive club or why would anyone want to join such a club as a new member? Thanks! Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uidB94023<http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uidB94023> - Link to The Hooligans Albums _____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the satellite television package that meets your needs. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tvKJfHxgKsEHbcZBA5hfMiOXMoxyImZvOQ9idWZlu8ORYke/?count34567890<http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tvKJfHxgKsEHbcZBA5hfMiOXMoxyImZvOQ9idWZlu8ORYke/?count34567890> =========================================================================== 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. 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