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by Dawulf on 30 November 2013 - 16:11
If you want to be a breeder you should start with a goal in mind of your perfect dog, then find a dog (usually a bitch) that matches that idea as close as it possibly can. Find a dog (stud) to compliment the bitches qualitys, improving on her weak points, but not downgrading on her strengths, and pray to God that the litter comes out like you want. Watch those puppies grow up, see what their qualities and weaknesses are, then find a different stud to try and get "'better" pups the next go round. Compare the first and second litter to get an idea of what your female is producing, and find another stud to compliment that.
But. You know. That's just my train of thought... I'm not a breeder.
But. You know. That's just my train of thought... I'm not a breeder.
by Blitzen on 30 November 2013 - 17:11
Most breeders I know entered into the hobby with the idea that they will do all they can to make each generation better. Whether or not they succeed is a matter of who you talk to.
by susie on 30 November 2013 - 17:11
" Improving the breed..."
That´s an American expression. Although I´m no breeder and never have been, I am surrounded by the "big players" over here, be it working- or show line breeders.
They try to breed good dogs, some try to breed winners, but I never heard anybody say, that he "tries to improve" the whole breed...
I think different - there are far too many German Shepherds already - there is no reason to breed at all if I need to "improve" my stock...
Edit, because I forgot to mention:
One post, and you already start to blame each other. This doesn´t improve anything.
That´s an American expression. Although I´m no breeder and never have been, I am surrounded by the "big players" over here, be it working- or show line breeders.
They try to breed good dogs, some try to breed winners, but I never heard anybody say, that he "tries to improve" the whole breed...
I think different - there are far too many German Shepherds already - there is no reason to breed at all if I need to "improve" my stock...
Edit, because I forgot to mention:
One post, and you already start to blame each other. This doesn´t improve anything.
by EduCanine on 30 November 2013 - 17:11
So far I agree with Dawulf's assessment 100%. I think taking time to know the breed before you ever think of breeding is also of utmost importance. There are SO many GSD breeders who were fanciers for only a few years and owned only one or two shepherds prior to starting to produce.
by Paul Garrison on 30 November 2013 - 17:11
"Big players" are a big part of the problem.
Do you remember when the GSD were protection dogs? I do and I want to see it again.
Do you remember when the GSD were protection dogs? I do and I want to see it again.
by susie on 30 November 2013 - 18:11
The "big players" only exist, because people do BUY there...
A lot of people do buy a "kennel name" or a "stud name" instead of a dog out of parents they know and like.
This is a problem of the BUYERS, not the SELLERS.
A lot of people do buy a "kennel name" or a "stud name" instead of a dog out of parents they know and like.
This is a problem of the BUYERS, not the SELLERS.
by Paul Garrison on 30 November 2013 - 18:11
Susie I agree in part but it is both. Just because someone wants it does not mean you should produce it.
by Blitzen on 30 November 2013 - 18:11
Given that society in the US says all dogs must act like Lassie or else, you do think there could ever be return to the protective GSD?
by susie on 30 November 2013 - 18:11
You are absolutely right, Paul.
But as soon as people are able to make a quick buck, a lot of them will do it.
And as long as people are willing to pay for a dog they never have seen, nor they ever saw its parents, only because it´s out of kennel x,y,z, the breeders will continue to produce.
And it´s no secret, the best dogs normally are not sold...
But as soon as people are able to make a quick buck, a lot of them will do it.
And as long as people are willing to pay for a dog they never have seen, nor they ever saw its parents, only because it´s out of kennel x,y,z, the breeders will continue to produce.
And it´s no secret, the best dogs normally are not sold...
by Paul Garrison on 30 November 2013 - 18:11
Blitzen
Yes I do. I am working in that direction now. As our country goes down the tubes people will see the need for these kind of animals. They are out there just not easy to find.
Yes I do. I am working in that direction now. As our country goes down the tubes people will see the need for these kind of animals. They are out there just not easy to find.
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