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Hey Linda! I'm one of those "weird" agility people that doesn't keep track of YPS, placements, conditions, times, etc. I even throw all of our ribbons out. LOL I did keep track when he was just starting, but decided I didn't really care. If you want his YPS when he was in Level 1, I can figure out a couple of those. As for your other question, he is in Level 3 and 4 (depending on the class) of CPE now. I only compete in CPE, as I like to make all the Q's count towards titles, and not scatter them around venue to venue. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!
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The red color creates a lot of wind resistance. Or is it just a lot of hot air usually associated with the black and red gsds
I see your <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> and raise you another <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> !!
Thanks for responding. Actually the yps significantly change with the difficulty of the course, so Level 1 wouldn't actually tell me what I'm looking for.
Basically I was trying to find out if a Male shepherd can beat a BC. The bitch in Texas regularly beats them, just wondering how a male would compare.
BTW I don't generally keep track of YPS either, BUT I do have a basket for the ribbons :-). But I figured yps were the only way to guage speed for research for a new puppy.
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I don't see a GSD beating the BCs on any kind of consistent basis. That's a bit far fetched, unless you are that good of a trainer and you are in a competition with a bunch of Zero Heros.
My cousin and my little niece both have female Malinois and they do pretty well in agility. A lot better than any other breed. . .except the BCs. LOL
Actually the GSD here is consistently competitive (meaning 1 second or less) with the BC's and has beat the BC's. Plenty of excellent BC's here. Last year's AKC National Champion, this years USDAA World Champion (different dogs) are all right here in Texas.
Yes, I'm quite sure the man with Blitza is that good of a trainer and has that good of a dog. This is his second GSD bitch that has been competitive with the BC's so he knows what he is doing. I'm going back to his dogs bloodlines, so the genetics should be there and time will tell if I'm that good of a trainer.
A malinois had been suggested as an alternate breed, however I personally have not seen very many compete in agility successfully, therefore did not chose to go that route. Maybe next time...
Small, fast GSDs are out there. My guy weighs 67 pounds and stands 25". He's incredibly fast, but let's face it, he's not going to be faster than a 40-50 pound BC in the same height division. But he'll certainly be competitive.
When first looking for a GSD I thought I wanted one that was 85-90 pounds. But now that I actually have a GSD that weighs much less, and I see what he can do... I don't want a dog that's over 75 pounds.
And look for parents who have nice, tight ligaments. Who have strong pasterns and feet (both back and front) that don't have wasted movement when they trot. As well, a strong, level back would be nice! I've seen some floppy looking pups that I wouldn't want to own. I like 8 week old pups who can move and are nice and 'dry'.
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