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Dr. Kleeman Article on Motherlines 

What is the meaning of "Motherlines?"  The idea is too often confused by breeders with "motherside" ... but Motherlines is the whole of the bloodlines of the mothers, including the father's mother and the other mothers on the father's side - but always the mothers ...
[the success of Motherline breeding comes from utilizing very important sex-linked genes present only in the additional DNA of the X chromosomes of great producing (Stamm) females ... since a male dog has 76 paired chromosomes plus an X and a Y chromosome the only place a male can inherit these important sex-linked genes is through his mother ... therefore; when this son becomes a father only his resulting daughters (never his sons) get this valuable X chromosome back again (along with another X chromosome from their own mother) ... in turn, when these resulting grand-daughters become mothers the art of breeding lies in selecting only the male offspring that inherited this valuable X chromosome (as these great-grandsons will be able to pass the important sex-linked genes on to their get) ... in so doing we bring the influence of the Stamm female (through this valuable X chromosome) to the topside of the pedigree and dramatically improve our chance of producing great pups true to type when we breed to quality females from the same Stamm line ... thus the importance of having an unbroken Motherline on both sides of the pedigree]
Pedigrees only serve as a guide to show us what "blood" could be carried by certain animals.  Only through careful study of a particular animal's offspring and intimate knowledge of its ancestors can we determine what "blood" an animal is actually carrying.  It is necessary to breed both according to bloodlines and performance to achieve success.  We are looking for animals who are outstanding performers within the same bloodline.
It is only by inbreeding that we can double up on the good and bad qualities so we can see what we are dealing with.  When faults in the line come to the surface we can skim them off and get rid of them.  By out-crossing we only cover up the faults and we know not what to expect in subsequent litters.   One who condemns inbreeding must in turn condemn the detective who brings crimes to light as well as the messenger who brings bad news.
A good broodbitch is feminine ... finer build, a light and pretty head with a smaller and thinner neck, lots of nobility, but also depth for growing pups.  You should be able to recognize a good broodbitch at 100 meters and not find it necessary to look between her hips to tell her sex.  Often I have seen young bitches which looked like grown males receiving much attention and being considered as future outstanding broodbitches.  These bitches never lived up to expectations.
And then there is Herta von der Maylust who was considered a "cat" at shows because of her fine build and light bone structure and was advised not to be bred because (it was thought) she would only produce poor small puppies.   Yet Herta is a Stamm (original ancestor) mother behind many of our great dogs today.
If you have a bitch you must select a stud with complimentary motherlines.  It is much simpler if you have a bitch from a great motherline so that you can profit from the long experience of breeders in that motherline and have little difficulty in choosing a good stud dog.  With a little known motherline it is difficult to find the proper mate since there is but a small number of dogs to choose from.  Look for a pup with a continuous motherline from known performers.
When sire and dame have the same motherlines you can generally count on outstanding pups and you will have classy breeding stock.  To improve your motherline you must bring together matching bloodlines holding fast to the good qualities and abolishing the bad.  You then breed for performance, boldness, conformation, nose and waterwork.  The Shorthair must be able to hunt for hours without tiring, he must have an outstanding nose and never give up on the retrieve of wounded game regardless of the distance.

~Dr. Kleemann (by whom the German Kleemann Seiger or KS tests were developed and for whom they are named)


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Dedicated to our Rescue Dogs

I rescued a human today.
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. 
I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. 
As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. 
I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. 
Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. 
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.
I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. 
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. 
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. 
Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. 
A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her tha t all would be well. 
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. 
I would promise to keep her safe
I would promise to always be by her side. 
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. 
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor.
So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. 
So many more to be saved. 
At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today. 
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This is the beginning of a new day.  You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good.  What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind….let it be something good.”
 
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