In a message dated Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:39:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> There is an increase of > reproductive problems (such as pyometra which, as you know effects the > well being of the breeding bitch) which significantly increases the > longer one waits to breed. This is the reason that the cardiologists > who wrote the protocol were concerned about going much > further than > waiting until 2.5 years old. Suze, I have not seen any statistics that indicate breeding at 2.5 as opposed to a younger age, say 1.5, 0r 2 has any increase in risk. My interpretation of the statements I have read surrounding the increase of risk with age was that they occur later in life and a measurable impact would be seen if for instance one waited until 4 for a first litter. Maybe you are referring to the potential age at the last breeding if the first one is delayed until 2.5? I am by no means an expert and would like to know where I can find the statistics relating to an increase in issues with the Bitch by breeding at 2.5 rather then a younger age. Can you suggest where they might be found so I can better educate myself on the subject? Dave CastleMyst Cavaliers http://members.aol.com/CMystCavs ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
