Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006
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I'm not sure why this has gotten so complicated. To me it's simple and boils down to 3 simple rules:
A working dog is a dog who has a job that is useful to man.
A sporting dog is a dog who engages in sport for the fun of it, both his and his owner's.
A companion dog is a dog who does neither of the above.
Yes. This is a very simple and clear version of what I said in my post, I think.
But I want to clarify that I thought the question was just how I classified it in my mind...and if I was going to a breeder, then I think I would assume those terms applied as well. It would tell me what I could reasonably expect to get from quality breeders who say they breed working dogs, sport dogs, or companion dogs. Just clarity. No bias.
But I certainly don't hold the magic handbook that defines all dogs and puts them in their neat little compartments.
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Quote: Sandy Moore
I'm not sure why this has gotten so complicated. To me it's simple and boils down to 3 simple rules:
A working dog is a dog who has a job that is useful to man.
A sporting dog is a dog who engages in sport for the fun of it, both his and his owner's.
A companion dog is a dog who does neither of the above.
Jennifer Marshal Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2007
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Sandy - not complicated depending on how you look at it. I was wondering other people's view point what they considered the differences to be. I was just defining the thought process that went into my decision and clearing up that I make no value distinctions based on 'working' or 'pet' etc.
The outcome of something is generally simple, yes, its the thoughts, reasoning, and meaning behind the question AND the answer that gets messy
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006
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Quote: Jennifer Marshal
Sandy - not complicated depending on how you look at it. I was wondering other people's view point what they considered the differences to be. I was just defining the thought process that went into my decision and clearing up that I make no value distinctions based on 'working' or 'pet' etc.
The outcome of something is generally simple, yes, its the thoughts, reasoning, and meaning behind the question AND the answer that gets messy
Yeah, I know, that's so true.
Don't get me wrong, friends, I love the discussions!
Mary Velazquez Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2007
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I like the thoughts and reasoning as well; it challenges me and a lot of times it opens up a whole new can of worms, but I like that..I promise Im not trying to be contentious :smile:
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