Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005
Posts: 1340
Loc: SE Michigan
Offline
Quote: Mara Jessup
I'd be looking at the parents/grandparents and other offspring of the dogs of those bloodlines to see if the breeder was producing the type of dog I was looking for/would be a good fit for me.
This is what ultimately made me switch from working line GSD to West German show lines. Becoming really good friends with a breeder and getting to know her dogs has been amazing. I know my puppy's parents, some grandparents, several half siblings, etc. I've been to the trial and seen her sire get his IPO2. I've been to the AKC show and watched them go head to head with the American lines (which was hilarious, I must say). I've trained with them as often as possible. I was there the day the puppies were born and there as often as possible until the day I brought Ayla home.
Jodi Moen Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2010
Posts: 799
Loc: USA
Offline
She's an adorable puppy, reminds me of Amber when she was that age.
Hmmm... I was thinking that a lot of the american lines had been bred out of the breed standard now.
My animals are not "like" family, they ARE family.
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005
Posts: 1340
Loc: SE Michigan
Offline
Quote: Jodi Moen
She's an adorable puppy, reminds me of Amber when she was that age.
Hmmm... I was thinking that a lot of the american lines had been bred out of the breed standard now.
It was very much one of those "one of these things is not like the others" at the AKC show, which made it funny. There were many nice dogs and some that were a mess. It was the large Detroit Kennel Club show and we were the only group of GSDs that were not Am lines. I think one of the big deals for me is finding an Am line with a stellar temperament. Like any of the lines, breeding for a certain "type" is causing a lot of problems. As far as how a dog appears to look, a lot of it has to do with how the dog is stacked, as well. Really interesting stuff
It's "after the stack" that gets me, when they can't walk.
I think breeding for that waddling gait should be against some law. Those dogs don't last, they cost their owners a fortune in vet bills. Lot of broken hearts.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
Posts: 31571
Loc: North-Central coast of California
Offline
"I think breeding for that waddling gait should be against some law. Those dogs don't last, they cost their owners a fortune in vet bills. Lot of broken hearts. "
I'm with you... and probably all the members here.
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.
Re: DDR, Mal, DS
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
