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#3013 - 07/08/2004 02:29 PM |
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Can a female GSD be a candidate for PPT work? My female is certainly not a candidate, as she displays weak nerves under certain conditions. She is also american bloodline.
I was thinking of purchasing a leerburg puppy for either straight PPT work or Shutz competitions. I am new to both.
The tracking video explains that females are generally unfit for real tracking work. Are they also unfit for PPT?
Should I be considering a male?
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#3014 - 07/08/2004 02:56 PM |
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You'll usually have better chances finding the qualities you need in a male, so when buying a puppy that would be my first choice.
That's not to say there are no good females out there, I have a very capable female PPD.
If you have a good breeder, who is breeding for the specific qualities you are looking for, and you get a well selected puppy the odds are in your favor. By getting a male puppy you are stacking those odds a bit more in your favor IMO.
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#3015 - 07/08/2004 03:20 PM |
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Originally posted by Adam Soderstrom:
Can a female GSD be a candidate for PPT work? .......
Should I be considering a male? Adam,
Yes, a female GSD can be a PPD, but its a more rare occurance. A major aspect of a PPD is being a visual deterrent, to preemt you being victimized. Realistically, being accompanied by a GSD of either sex is enough to keep most would-be muggers/thieves away, especially a nice dark sable or bi-colored dog.
But for discussions sake, all things being equal (drive, agression, general coloration), a male will tend to be larger and more substantial and probably a bit more intimidating.
I've seen a few female GSDs that would be excellent PPDs, but none of them were physically imposing when compared to a male.
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#3016 - 07/14/2004 02:15 PM |
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Can a Female GSD be a Personal Protection dog?
Pick the right puppy/dog and get the right training, and yes you can have a nice PPD. Some people like the female more because they can be controled better by a Green handler. I've even heard rumors that sometimes females can be more protective of a male owner.
Control is the key thing here, Control of the dog and the situation. If having a good PPD is what you want and you are not a experience handler/owner a female maybe just what you want.
There are exceptions, we all have seen some of these hot females that will out perform some of the more laid back males.
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#3017 - 07/14/2004 04:42 PM |
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Originally posted by Adam Soderstrom:
Can a female GSD be a candidate for PPT work? Yes, they can and in fact the two females I owned were good at it. I can name several females of different breeds that are/were serious enough and strong enough to be PPD..
Abraxas-F GSD
Austia-F GSD (sister to abraxas, austia did have a real bite. She bit someone who shoved her owner in a violent manner)
Faeghan F-GSD
Elka F-Doberman
Cyra F-Doberman
Aera F-Malinois
Start with getting a German working line dog and that will increase your odds of getting what you are looking for....Good luck
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#3018 - 07/14/2004 04:55 PM |
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Right now I have a female GSD , a Grim grand daughter that is more civil than my male GSD - and for those that have seen my male work, that's saying something! 
The right female is just fine as a PPD, or work dog. Just choose wisely.
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#3019 - 07/23/2004 05:33 PM |
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Thanks for all the responses.
I am now on a mission to find the right female candidate. There are so many breeders out there, it is almost impossible for a inexperienced person to know what he will really end up with.
I was thinking Leerburg puppy, but I'm in NY and the shipping thing bothers me somewhat.
Anyone know of any reputable breeders in the NY area?
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#3020 - 07/24/2004 02:03 PM |
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I wouldn't let the shipping thing bother you. It's not that bad bad for the pup when they've been crate trained already, and the most important thing is to find a breeder that you trust. Certainly Leerburg falls into that category and you shouldn't dismiss them because of the shipping issue.
Another thing to look for might be a 1-2 year old female that was kept back for breeding purposes, but didn't have perfect hips or wasn't the conformation they wanted for breeding. Some of these might have already proven characteristics and potential for protection - in other words, less risk than getting a pup. Even ones from a good litter can turn out differently than you might expect.
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#3021 - 07/24/2004 02:23 PM |
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THere is another option for shipping and that is go get the dog. It has distinct advantages. You get to see where the pup comes from. You get to see the parents and what they are like. An 8 week pup will fit under a seat and you can interact with the dog duinrg the filght. I fed and watered mine during a long flight from New York. You also have the option of driving.
Either option is more expensive and time consuming. I feel it is worth it. I hate shipping dogs as cargo and will avoid it if at all possible. You are better with a little more expense and the right pup than settleing for something you don't quite want.
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