Why do most GSD breeders AI? Is it because our dogs can't breed naturally (ie: Bulldogs) or, is it for the safety of the dogs and the availability of stud dogs in the area. I was talking to another Shepherd breeder who believes that the extreme angulation is not allowing for natural breeding. She was quit concerned! Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lonna Fisher" <lonnagsd@xxxxxxx> To: "Showdogs" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 2:00 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] what makes a superstar Hi, I agree with Molly and others, hearing from puppy buyers that my dogs are still doing well at 11 and 12 years of age is a great thing, in fact I have 3 puppy people that have been waiting over a year to get another Sunflower pup. This as a breeder is very sweet. It is sad that I was unable to continue my line, after three failed AIâ?Ts to the last male of my breeding (a senior who had never been used at stud) the hunt now is on to find that very rare breeder who will allow my novice female to be bred naturaly on her next season (late September), I know it will be difficult to find as most GSD breeders AI now, or at least that is what I am being told. Oh I also am hopeful I can find this breeder close to the Edmonton Alberta area as shipping from Canada to the US seems to be getting much harder. All the best to all and have fun at the shows. Take care, Lonna Lonna Fisher Sunflower Reg'd GSD Edmonton, AB http://lonnagsd.tripod.com/index.html ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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 VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================