I currently own a 108 lb plush coat GSD mix. He is absolutely gorgeous and I really lucked out with him. I really started getting into the whole sport of SchH maybe 2 years after I adopted him. Luckily, he's been doing great with the training so far and he has a lot of drive as well (we just do it for fun).
I have been doing a lot of research on the different lines of GSD's and I really do not like American or show. They are just too wabbly and almost weak looking in the rear with those skinny legs!!
My point is, I am a sucker for anything big and fluffy. I would eventually like to purchase a working GSD, but I want something a little different. I would prefer my dog to be solid, at least 95 lbs! But it seems like most are in the 80 lb range. I know it sounds ridiculous, but there is just something about big dogs that I love which is weird as hell since I'm just a widdle guy! Let me know what you guys think, if you have any recommendations.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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You're wanting a GSD that's out of the weight standards. The top of the FCI weight standard is 88 lbs.
If you insist on a larger version of a GSD, do yourself ( and the breed ) a favor and simply go to a larger breed - there's reason that those weight standards are in place for the GSD.
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It's the parent organization that all major registries in the world answers to. They recognize one registry per country, and recognize AKC. They are the parents and AKC is the child sorta speak.
I wouldn't want a workingline GSD over 85lbs max. 75-80lbs max personally. The original GSD was nowhere near a 100lbs.
Okay, well the trainer I used to work with stumbled across this breeder when she was searching for a SchH Shepherd... http://www.pendragonsk9s.com/index.php
She didn't go with these people because they were way out of her price range. But I don't know, their dogs seem even too big for a 5'2" chick! Hahaha. I was just really surprised to see them soooo friggin HUGE! Take a look and let me know what you think. I could never afford one of their dogs anyway, but I am just curious as to your opinions! Do you actually think they are really 130-140 lbs? That is like the size of a mastiff?!?! I think they would kill the poor decoy! Anyone ever heard of them? Supposedly sme of their dogs have been in a few movies too.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Those are out of standard AKC showdogs.
Sorry, a link like this has no business being in the "People looking to purchase a working dog" area.
Try the "People that are looking to buy an oversized couch potato" area...
The odds that these dogs have ever seen a decoy are nil.
But wait....I know a lot about AKC standards. Does a SchH dog have to be AKC registered? AKC doesn't event sponsor or support SchH events? Sorry for all the questions...
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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No, your questions are fine.
A dog doesn't have to be registered at all to compete in SchH - a mixed breed could title, if the dog can do the work.
But as I've mentioned before, a GSD standard is in part due to the dog's working ability. A larger, heavier GSD's will likely have more joint problems with the jumps done in SchH or other types of work.
Not to mention the fact that when breeders bred for size, they sacrifice everything else - and working ability is usually the first thing to suffer.
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