I agree here also. Genetics. Some bloodlines have more problems than others. The gene is lurking in every breeding whether American or German. We can't change that now just deal with it honestly and don't breed into it if possible. Joan ----- Original Message ---- From: Barbara Lee WILLIAMS <santanagsd1954@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 8:39:50 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #710 Once you ALL , Accept the Fact, that it is, " ALL GENETICS" . 'ALL', MEANING EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MENTAL AND PHYSICAL, THEN, AND ONLY THEN, CAN WE GET ON WITH IMPROVING THE BREED AND ERADICATING MANY OF THE TERRIBLE HEALTH ISSUES.. BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND UNTIL, AND IF EVER, and 'IF' ( BIG IF) you ALL EVER accept that, then the Breed is lost in a tangled Jungle while you are hacking your way out over the bodies of those you excuse, from dying, that you have brought into this World, blaming THEIR DEMISE, EARLY OR LATE, ON EVERYTHING , except the ONE THING that is RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GENETICS!!!!!!!!!!! One has to look NO further than what killed off those behind the DOOMED ONES. the 1ST AND 2ND AND 3RD AND 4TH,GENERATIONS,etc.. , THE COMPROMISED SIRES AND DAMS AND GRAND-PARENTS, ETC. ON BACK...... The EXTREME IMPORTANCE OF THE SIBLINGS OF ALL... ALL THE GENERATIONS BEHIND THE ONES WE LAMENT... THE ANSWERS ARE ACTUALLY ALL BEFORE US . VERY SIMPLY... "LIKE TENDS TO PRODUCE LIKE!!!!!!!!!" 'IT IS ALL GENETICS!!!!!!!!' .JMO BARB WILLIAMS. ----- Original Message ----- From: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l digest users<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:56 PM Subject: showgsd-l Digest V2 #710 showgsd-l Digest Sat, 15 Mar 2008 Volume: 02 Issue: 710 In This Issue: #1: From: MORGAN LEWIS <shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies #2: From: Dawn Restuccia <windwych@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:windwych@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: URGENT!!!!! #3: From: Cinosam GSD <cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies #4: From: Ann Mariano <brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies #5: From: Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx<mailto:Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: What ever happened to our dog's posternum? #6: From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx<mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Bloat and our dog's posternum? #7: From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx<mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Is Bloat and Torsion sex related? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Msg: #1 in digest Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:51:29 -0700 (PDT) From: MORGAN LEWIS <shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies I have rarely had good luck with the major paper (AJC). Best method I have found in word of mouth, and referals. Being a member of an obedience class or herding group also helps. Morgan Cinosam GSD <cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: A friend of mine has four 15 week old puppies that she held onto...all of them with show potential. She really wanted to place a couple and finally broke down and put an ad in the paper ( a big city paper) this past weekend. She did not get a single phone call. Cindy Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx<mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> wrote: In a message dated 3/14/2008 10:30:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, dan-ann@xxxxxxxx<mailto:dan-ann@xxxxxxxx> writes: I am interested in know with today's economy if any one is concerned about being able to place their puppies? I have not bred in a few years but still get calls- and refer them on. But in about the last 4 months there has been basically no calls - Just wondered what other areas are like sally Have had 3 calls in the past 2 months. One person did not want to pay more than $200...I suggested rescue. The others I referred........... Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001<http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001>) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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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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<mailto:admin@xxxxxxxxxxx>. VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org<http://www.showgsd.org/> ============================================================================ Morgan and His Angels Precious, OFA Princess, CGC, TDI, GSDCA Health Award "RAW" fed, No Vaccinations --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------ Msg: #2 in digest Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:52:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Dawn Restuccia <windwych@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:windwych@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: URGENT!!!!! Could Carlos Navarro or Christine Grainger contact me immediatley!! 617 538 4393!!!!! Dawn Restuccia Dawn Restuccia, Pres. Last Hope, Safe Haven Donations may be made to: Paypal via windwych@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:windwych@xxxxxxxxx> ------------------------------ Msg: #3 in digest Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:06:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Cinosam GSD <cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies Thanks. I was actually responding to Sally's question about whether puppy sales are effecting the ecomomy though, not looking for criticism on how my friend sells her puppies which normally is word of mouth, btw. However if you want to tell me how it should be done, I will be happy to pass it along. Cindy Ann Mariano <brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: I think buyers are better educated today, and are more aware than ever the newpaper is not the place buyers look for puppies. Most buyers look online or contact their local vet or training school about pups. Maybe she needs to reevaluate how she places pups? Cinosam GSD wrote: A friend of mine has four 15 week old puppies that she held onto...all of them with show potential. She really wanted to place a couple and finally broke down and put an ad in the paper ( a big city paper) this past weekend. She did not get a single phone call. Cindy Ann Marie www.geocities.com/amarigermanshepherds/Amari.html<http://www.geocities.com/amarigermanshepherds/Amari.html> Home of Ch Fairway's Leah v Nadelwald TC ROM OFA Ch Amari's Beware of Foxy Roxy CGC TC OFA Amari's Elizabeth Taylor (Ch. pointed/Major R. @ 6 months) Breeder/Owner of R/Best in Futurity Ch Amari's Ava Gardner TC OFA Ch Amari's Bandit of Broadcreek OFA (Multiple Group Placer) Amari's Blissfull Jazz CGC TDI (Major pointed) Amari's Cinderella von Hornberger (Ch. pointed) Amari's Chances Are (Ch. pointed) --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:admin@xxxxxxxxxxx>. VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org<http://www.showgsd.org/> ============================================================================ Cindy www.cinosamgsd.com<http://www.cinosamgsd.com/> ------------------------------ Msg: #4 in digest Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:37:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Ann Mariano <brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:brittaleahnasa@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: selling puppies Hi. I wasn't trying to criticize, but explained why some breeders may have to start using different ways to place pups then prior. Word amouth is good, but most breders need outside sorces especailly if they have a larger litter. Ten+ years ago, newspapers were the best route to go, now with the internet, online is. I would advertise in a pay site (about 25-30 a month) such as www.terrificpets.com<http://www.terrificpets.com/> , or many of the free breeder sites out there. if she does a search online for "free breeder ad" she can find sites which she can advertise online for free. My girlfriend recently tried this after not being able to sell her last 3 pups in the paper, and all were sold after 2 weeks of placing online ads. Cinosam GSD <cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: Thanks. I was actually responding to Sally's question about whether puppy sales are effecting the ecomomy though, not looking for criticism on how my friend sells her puppies which normally is word of mouth, btw. However if you want to tell me how it should be done, I will be happy to pass it along. Cindy Ann Marie www.geocities.com/amarigermanshepherds/Amari.html<http://www.geocities.com/amarigermanshepherds/Amari.html> Home of Ch Fairway's Leah v Nadelwald TC ROM OFA Ch Amari's Beware of Foxy Roxy CGC TC OFA Amari's Elizabeth Taylor (Ch. pointed/Major R. @ 6 months) Breeder/Owner of R/Best in Futurity Ch Amari's Ava Gardner TC OFA Ch Amari's Bandit of Broadcreek OFA (Multiple Group Placer) Amari's Blissfull Jazz CGC TDI (Major pointed) Amari's Cinderella von Hornberger (Ch. pointed) Amari's Chances Are (Ch. pointed) --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ------------------------------ Msg: #5 in digest From: Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx<mailto:Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:41:05 EDT Subject: Re: What ever happened to our dog's posternum? Stormy, I don't see another post from you today, so I'm praying your Dreamer came through the surgery and is recovering! Two weeks ago I lost my four year old Cajun to bloat. If it had happened in the daytime, my vet probably could have saved him, but it was late at night and the only vet available was the er vet 20 miles away. We made the drive in heavy fog, but we never even saw the vet - he was "unavailable" with no info on when he would be there. I couldn't watch Cajun suffer any longer, so I finally told them to euthanize him. He was my mind reader - always knew what I wanted him to do. He was a healthy dog, good weight, good bone and well muscled and was NOT slab sided or barrel chested. Those who were RV'ing it at the 2004 National may remember the big male pup I had with me; that was Cajun. I still can't accept that he's gone. Janice In a message dated 3/14/2008 11:47:53 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:Stormy435@xxxxxxx> writes: I'm glad you said "seldom", Gary. Because this is so new and so overwhelming to me. Dreamer is groomed daily, rake and brush, he is continually exercised and walked. Is in great shape, sleeps by my bed, and has never been away from me since he was whelped, until I left him with my son to go to the national for 5 days. He has a great diet, no parasites and healthy...and is being operated on for torsion as I write. Stormy In a message dated 3/14/08 10:29:20 PM, gsd0110@xxxxxxx<mailto:gsd0110@xxxxxxx> writes: > I have another thought to add to this too... and that is strong abdominal > muscles... dogs that are well toned and healthy from a good diet and plenty of > exercise.... dogs that are kept parasite free and healthy... who are groomed > daily?(in my case?a rake run throught them on the table just before the > walk).... dogs who live this way seldom bloat.....at least that is my > experience.... > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001<http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001>) ------------------------------ Msg: #6 in digest From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx<mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:46:17 EDT Subject: Re: Bloat and our dog's posternum? In a message dated 3/15/2008 12:21:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time, dan-ann@xxxxxxxx<mailto:dan-ann@xxxxxxxx> writes: Changing of the season, barometric pressure who knows but something causes this grouping Glad you mentioned this Sally. The Germans are very high on the amount of stress cause when dogs are shedding, and to a point, I agree. The few I have had bloat have almost always been early spring....shed time. In mentioning which gender, I lost 1 bitch to bloat and it was when I was away for 2 weeks. She stressed when I was not around. Had a bitch bloat in 1974, she never torsioned, no surgery needed. But have had more incidences with males, frequently when bitches have been in season. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001<http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001>) ------------------------------ Msg: #7 in digest From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx<mailto:Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:50:56 EDT Subject: Re: Is Bloat and Torsion sex related? In a message dated 3/15/2008 2:01:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rockannand@xxxxxxx<mailto:rockannand@xxxxxxx> writes: I know that breeding season is a difficult time for males and I'm especially careful to bring my Boys in when a girl is in season. Girls always stay in the kennel and the boys come into the house so they get a break from the whiff of them. That's interesting. Over the years I have found when I separate they stress more. If they are in the kennel and next to or close to the bitch (the males I have used as stud) they are less upset. And a little Vicks on the nose helps too. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001<http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001>) ------------------------------ End of showgsd-l Digest V2 #710 ******************************* ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. 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