The angles now are nothing like they used to be back in the 70's and early 80's. I think some reasons are convenience when you don't want to spend the time and money traveling, and also testing. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, lifetime member CKC "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light" In a message dated 6/2/2011 2:21:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lhavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: 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! ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================