Breeding Question - Page 6

Krista, Ignoring the vast amount of crap that is in this thread due to Brittany, I would encourage you to take what Bob-O, DIKah and gsdlvr2 had to say to heart. They gave some really great information. Thanks, y'all! You know, there are times I wish that Tivo worked on this site....just skip over the stuff I'm not interested in....

Zambi "Long Stock Coat" http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/29389.html#29405 17 Júní 2005 - 07:06 "I finally got out of my denial about my Female. I know that she's not a plush but a long stock coat. I just got my Zambi's Hips xray and according to my vet they said that they were great but, It's SV and OFA decision" You admitted Zambi is a long stock coat, now you are in denial again.

Hello Krista, I do not know if anyone answered your post or not. With all the stuff already there, I choose to email you directly and post here. Some females have to be supported when bred. Often house kept dogs do not get enough exercise to strengthen the muscles that would support the weight of the stud when on top of the female. Not a big problem or fault with the breeding female, just something else to work with. I have held their bellies to keep them supported until they have "tied" and the male can spin around. I have also used a hay bale or other similar type of object under the female dogs abdomen. Just have to see what you can use and what works for the particular female dog. Just read some more of the multiple posts, If she buckles when the male is sniffing and licking, I would say just and anxious nervous reflexive action. Especially if this is her first time as a breeding prospect. No reason to be overly concerned in either case. It all sound pretty much normal behaviors, If you have more questions you can post here, email or call me directly. Brian DeBow