November 28, 2011

I am in the process of buying a pup. I've been informed that the pup is long haired. Can I still show and breed her?

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I am in the process of buying a pup with good family history of schulzlund. The breeder now informed me that pup is long haired. I checked her pedigree and found no history of long haired dogs. My question is can I still show her? I know I can train her. If all things are good such as hip, elbows and Sch. Title can I breed her? I really need some info, hope you can help me.

Thanks,
Tony
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Long hair is a recessive trait. Both parents can be normal coated but if they both hold the gene for long coats, some of the puppies will have long hair. I am assuming you are referring to GSDs here?

I am not sure what kind of shows you are referring to? A dog with long coats can be shown in schutzhund, it's a performance event and the color and hair of the dog is not taken into consideration. Some people love coated dogs, others don't.

Personally, if I wanted a dog for breeding I would not take a dog with long hair but if I like the temperament and drive of the dog and wanted a companion and working dog, it makes no difference about the length of hair.

I'm not sure of the rules for German style conformation shows as to dogs with long coats being allowed. We don't breed GSDs anymore and I know rules change all the time in reference to what is allowed.

I'd be asking the breeder these questions since they are the producers of the litter.

Good luck!!

Cindy Rhodes

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