Sunday, January 15, 2012
What is your thoughts on Show dogs and Working dogs and their breeders?
I must say, that for a pet dogs with less drive in some breeds are better however i don't think showing a dog is bad. Now there are ALOT of bad breeders that only breed for body type where a truely good breeder will breed for not only body but also the drive that the breed is meant for. The breed I'm getting is a guardian breed and I've been researching breeders for ones that work and use their dogs but also have proper type (body style). I would not consider a breeder that only did conformation because I want to also have the peace of mind that my dog comes from true and tested lines in the field. Now I know some that want that dog that comes from the working lines for the look at me factor however the dogs that are pure working lines are not really set to be a pet for the average person. Also just because a dog is from working lines it doesnt mean it has the DRIVE to work there are more pet quality in litters than true working dogs. Yes they would work but are happier hanging around. Do I condone show breeders no because many research and get working dogs and try to prevent or breed out issues in the breeds. It's very narrow minded to lump all conformation breeders into one category (even those that work their dogs). It's the individual breeder that must be considered. Honestly the American GSD is so far from the original body in the true GSD with a huge angulated backside and larger frames than what they should be. A true GSD should be lighter and less angulated for working and it's better on the hips. A lighter GSD is more agile and nimble and while there are 120+lb GSD's they really are a medium sized dog not meant to weigh as much or outweigh a dane/rottie/corso/boerboel etc. I appreciate a nice looking dog but when it comes to GSD i'm very biased to the German lines and the lighter more agile bodies. I know breeders and I have researched and have marked off a lot of breeders for my breed of choice because I want a real representation that not only has the correct body but also the correct temperment. Making the right choice is researching the breed and their lines. Also getting a first hand look at what the potential breeders do or are doing with their dogs. Some people love that angulated American GSD that is pretty much bred way over the weight. You can't educate those that are narrow minded.
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