Breeding Longevity - Page 2

I thought it was required to foster or "cull" any puppies over 8. 

 

molly

Karmen. Actually the topic of the SV regulations on foster mothers and culling have been discussed several times on this board. Here are some links to previous discussions - some have the actually regulation pasted within. Molly is right the number is 8 and in the first link below take a look at TIG's post as she explains the historical reasons behind the regulations.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/150376.html#150481

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/157628.html#157811

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/32104.html#32154

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/58400.html#58448

 

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Would love to hear from some of our European members re the question above - " A related question to board members if I may.  I have been noticing on German/European lines for a number of years a trend to consistently small litters(2-4 pups).   Historically GSDs averaged about 6 pups in a litter and large litters of 9 -13 where not at all unusual. So what's going on? Genetics? Lousy timing? the Herpes or related genital viruses? Stress? Increasing use of AI? (does SV allow? They don't allow frozen do they?), Overused or underused stud dogs?  Any thoughts on the cause..."

Intelligent April 4 post, Tig. Your old friend, C.A Sharpe - as for many others - may provide part of the answer: “A common result of inbreeding is ‘inbreeding depression,’ typified by small litter size or difficulty producing or rearing young. Bitches from families that consistently produce small litters may be suffering inbreeding depression.”