Does any one know breeders of the larger style GSD's? Im talking about the kind like Leerburgs old stud Rambo. I really dont like the smaller flimse kind. I know DDR's are supposed to be larger but they all seem to have just more weight on them. Im looking for height and weight along with working/personal protecton abiltiy.
Jenn Kavanaugh Webboard User Reg: 01-05-2004
Posts: 560
Loc: Bushkill, PA
Offline
You talking about dogs being purposely bred larger than the standard for GSD's? Or just always on the large side?
I know that I personally would stay in the standard but choose to own a male if I wanted a larger GSD. It always makes me worry a bit when breeders go outside the standard and start focusing on just one particular factor (such a size). But that's me. And there are probably some breeders of out of standard GSD's that there are fans of that will help you.
Intelligent dogs rarely want to please people whom they do not respect --- W.R. Koehler
Brandi Adkins Webboard User Reg: 10-13-2003
Posts: 150
Loc: Maryland
Offline
Your not setting yourself up for good comments here De'Ondre.
You don't need a big GSD just so that it can serve the purpose of working/personal protection. Sometimes thats the problem w/ breeders...is they breed for large size...this is where all kinds of health problems start, darn, look at the AKC American GSD...nothing but problems (though I'm sure there are nice ones out there).
My dog is 85lbs, well reasonable sized for a GSD. The other Police Dog that used to be on my department was 65lbs, and he's the last dog I want to take a hit from. Doesn't matter how big the dog is, it matters how well balanced, socialable, trainablity, etc the dog is. Don't get yourself caught up in larger the better...your just setting yourself up for disaster.
Brandi
Ed Frawley Administrator Reg: 07-11-2001
Posts: 2112
Loc:
Offline
Rambo is not a large dog, maybe 85 pounds and 65 centimeters tall. He is the correct is size for a working German Shepherd Dog. He has nice bone and substance but certainly not what I would consider an extremely large dog.
Brandi Adkins Webboard User Reg: 10-13-2003
Posts: 150
Loc: Maryland
Offline
oh, ok Ed...
I wasn't referring to Rambo. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I was referring to the the comment: "of the larger style GSD's" & "looking for height and weight...".
What I've seen, this weight is what is most common, so it thru me for a loop when reading Larger German Shepherd.
Anyway...
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic.jpg)
