I LOVE long coats, especially for breeding. I had a long coat Mazarati Dau that I bred to Sel. CH. Hagar vom Sonnenbachtal ROM-who remembers Hagar the Horrible? I got the most beautiful litter and two most stunning bitches. I did get a lot of coats, but he carried it and I knew it. I was looking for a couple good ones and I got them. The coats were spactacular movers. She was the best brood bitch I ever had, I wish I had her back. She also lived to be 15. Whoever was asking, keep the coat for breeding. If you don't, call me! Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Castle Kennels, Ltd." <castlegsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <asyakgsd@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:52 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: use of Long Coats for breeding I kept a solid-black coat out of my last litter because I lost her mother from c-section complications. She has a super pedigree, beautiful conformation, temperament to die for, her feet barely touch the ground when she moves, gorgeous ear set, undeniably feminine...and intelligent beyond description. She is one special bitch. I can't show her in conformation but I can't wait to see what she produces. I have never regretted keeping her! I had previously asked this list about keeping a long coat. Unanimously, I was told to keep her! I am so glad I did! 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 Debbie Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:02 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: use of Long Coats for breeding My first champion, group winning bitch was out of a long coat bitch. Yes you can breed your coated bitch to a male that doesn't carry the coat factor, but I believe the puppies would then have a possiblity of carrring the coat factor themselves. So this would be something you would have to factor into your decision. I personally wouldn't think twice about keeping a long coat for breeding, if that was pick of the litter and had a great pedigree. Debbie ============================================================================ 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================