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Yep, we did. I actually wanted a GSD, partner vehemently did not. His choice was a Bichon.
You all know what we got ??. And I wouldn’t change a thing ?
But how did you decide? That’s 2 very different breeds!
Yep, we did. I actually wanted a GSD, partner vehemently did not. His choice was a Bichon.
You all know what we got ??. And I wouldn’t change a thing ?
But how did you decide? That’s 2 very different breeds!
Bit of a mix English showlines dad was a german import. Owned both both had fantastic temperament and both worked at obedience competition and did well. We didn't have huge amounts of time as both worked long hours but they were the best dogs ever It saddens me to see what has been done to GSD as a breed as they were once the top of the most sought after pets and rarely ended up in trouble. I guess times change not necessarily for the better it would seem. Joe is a beautiful, huge boy who a big dope he is a modern GSD had a lot of medical problems but was from fully health tested lines so doesn't always follow. He is soft as butter toomy ideal for a working dog would be one who was easy at home but bright enough to work when needed
I think Moobli makes a really good point about experience. I actually think if we’d got one it would potentially have been a disaster. My experience of the breed was limited, and my OH’s non existent. And our ‘training’ methods very different. In my hands it would have worked. In my OH’s, probably not.
I think Moobli makes a really good point about experience. I actually think if we’d got one it would potentially have been a disaster. My experience of the breed was limited, and my OH’s non existent. And our ‘training’ methods very different. In my hands it would have worked. In my OH’s, probably not.
My OH would like one. I think he’d be ok, he is calm and consistent and animals like him. I find them a bit intimidating though. All that staring!
My OH would like one. I think he’d be ok, he is calm and consistent and animals like him. I find them a bit intimidating though. All that staring!
There were a lot less dogs around BITD as well, not every home had to have a fashion accessory attached on a lead and not every dog that had a uterus had puppies.
My mum was saying how few GSDs you see around nowadays.
It is interesting for a very popular breed how few GSDs I see running agility or doing obedience here. It has gotten to the point that if for some reason I don't make it to an agility trial and my friend Sabrina is there people approach her asking if Rudy is ready to run. Our dogs don't look much alike.
The only other GSDs I see at agility trials belong to another friend who breeds AKC champions that also herd and run agility. One of her bitches is the second triple champion GSD in the USA.
And don't get me started on the fashion accessory dogs.
I can’t see how they are trying to improve the breed, when the show dogs are becoming more extreme all the time. What’s happened to the breed in my lifetime is so sad. All the time dogs that can barely walk are winning at Crufts etc, the breed isn’t going to improve, no matter how much testing they do.The breed has always had its fair share of health issues I think but would say there is much more health testing going on now so there is greater awareness. GSD breeders (especially the show people) are at the forefront of testing of in the UK so while the shape of the more extreme show line GSD is not to my personal taste, you can't fault them for trying to improve the health of the breed overall.