Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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All I know is that the breeder imported the parents from Hungary, since Hungary is so close to Czechoslovakia, and I didn't even realize there were any differences till today, I thought maybe someone could help me figure it out.
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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What are the characteristics of a german show line? His parents seemed to be capable of protection work, is having a dog from show lines a bad thing? I'm trying not to feel too disappointed. I love my pup, and I was hoping to do some type of work with him. I know the work ethic has been bred out of the american lines, is this also true of the german show lines?
What are the characteristics of a german show line? His parents seemed to be capable of protection work, is having a dog from show lines a bad thing? I'm trying not to feel too disappointed. I love my pup, and I was hoping to do some type of work with him. I know the work ethic has been bred out of the american lines, is this also true of the german show lines?
Mike,
In general, the showlines are going to be less driven, less hard and less intense than the working lines. However, there are some that do have a lot of energy and need an outlet. If you want to do Schutzhund with the dog, don't let his lineage be a deterrent. There have been and will continue to occasionally be good competition/working dogs from the showlines. Take him out, work him with a tug and let a good helper evaluate him. You might find that he really enjoys the work and could be OK at it.
Keep your expectations realistic - Don't expect him to win any Schutzhund championships, recognize whether or not he enjoys the work, find a helper who has the patience and has worked with showlines before, and you will be happy.
My showline won't ever win the BSP, but he has a ton of energy, he loves to work, can be quite serious when needed, and is a great companion.
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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haha, thanks guys. I actually shot an email to von Kaykohl Land earlier today to inquire about Hemi, I was very happy with Farrah's response as to the working ability of both Cujo's dam as well as his, uhm, grand-dam? (isnt that a car?). He seems to have great nerves and has enjoyed all the drive work I've been doing with him. I don't expect to win any championships with him, but it would be nice to work with him to see how well he does. The trick will be finding a good helper, but I still have a ways to go before he'll be ready for a helper.
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His parents seemed to be capable of protection work
Mike, I can see where you would draw that opinion, because the topside looks good with all those schutzhund titles, but you can't gauge a *protection* dog off of schutzhund titles, or even ring titles for that matter. It does mean there is a good chance this dog will work, sport, and possibly narcotics (I'v seen it) but Protection is a different ball game, especially when your talking about schutzhund from an SV standpoint. One would have to see the parents working *real protection* work I think to make that decision, and anydog for that matter. I wouldn't rely that a BR Cat1, Mondio/French Ring 3 dog would protect you for real much less a schutzhund dog. I think the Parents and dog in question need to be observed to make a decision on Protection.
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