I have noticed a few good stud dogs have died lately and some of the legends. I was just curious if anyone is getting straws drawn off these dogs before they get too old or die. It sure would be interesting to take a gyp 10 years down the road and stick her with a straw from today. A good friend of mine has a nice diceman and guy male that was throwing some nice pups, he bumped a hog one day hunting outside and it caught him from the cods to his ribs. We tried to make a cross and she didn't take. It may be a one time thing but its got us nervous and make us regret not doing it.