Nate Foster Webboard User Reg: 04-15-2012
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Generally speaking, which breed would you say best suits a novice schutzhund handler? I've been leaning towards either the Bouvier or GSD. I'm partial to the Bouvier because I've had several as family pets, but I'm concerned about a working Bouv's chances of success since they don't seem to be as popular as the GSD and Mal. Is the reason the Bouv is not as common in the sport because they lack the nerves, drive, and/or temperament of the GSD? Or is it by mere virtue of the fact that Bouviers are a rare breed all together?
I know the critical traits for success tend to vary more from dog-to-dog rather than breed-to-breed, but generally speaking which breed would you most recommend for somebody trying to get into the sport?
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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I've been in several SchH clubs through the years where handlers had Bouvs, and they always required a lot more time to title than the more mainline breeds like a GSD or a Mal.
I think that as your *first* SchH dog, you'd be better served all around by sticking to the most common breeds for the sport.
After you've titled a dog or two, *then* go for the less common dogs, you'll have a better skill set and a less common breed won't be as likely to give you problems.
( Just my two cents worth, but I've titled Airedales in SchH, and I could have titled four GSDs in the time it took to get one Airedale to a SchH II title )
Ben McDonald Webboard User Reg: 05-25-2011
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I'd go for a well rounded W/L GSD, they're alot more forgiving then a Mal or a Dutch, generally speaking. Of course there is always the exception, right David.
Ben McDonald Webboard User Reg: 05-25-2011
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What! I didn't do anything! I'm innocent!
Of course I may have to mention a certain someone having some very high quality W/L GSD pups (that are very well suited for SchH) in the near future. hint hint
David Winners Webboard User Reg: 07-03-2009
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Quote: Ben McDonald
I'd go for a well rounded W/L GSD, they're alot more forgiving then a Mal or a Dutch, generally speaking. Of course there is always the exception, right David.
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I think a "first" time dog theory is a load of crap. Don't be afraid to get a malinois. They are not any more crazy than a well bred working GSD. Get what you want. See what breeds and kennels do well in the sport, and go from there.
It's a political sport and people don't seem to want newbies to get good dogs. Get that good dog and kick their arses in trial.
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