If someone breeds American Show Types... - Page 8

I think that they are just trying to make a quick buck. Also if they were trying to breed american-German, they are decreasing health.

Here's Fred's evaluation of Star (before he saw her in person last summer at a show.)

" You were right about the ears being a little weak, and she could have had better color in her saddle, but the tan parts are OK. The front assembl;y is normal, the croup is a bit short and steep, but she has excellent proportions, very nice high withers, excellent feet and pasterns, and is very feminine in expression. I hope her hips turn out OK for you."

You know, I WAS tempted to say some nice things about your bitch, but now, I'm glad I didn't!

Did you misread Fred's analysis on purpose, or can you really not read?
Jeez, you really ARE an ass!

Oh, and please let me know the next time you find a 'pet' quality dog with 4 German Siegers in the first 4 generations, and 2 American GV's, so I can come and laugh at it, too! 


And I am done with this thread!  

Rik 

Sunsilver to be fair, it was SchHBabe who made that statement about working lines and she then qualified it with her next post which was:

"If you look at what the OP wrote, you see the specific topics of concern are related to excess energy, aggression, and dominance. That's why I recommended someone with those concerns to not pick workinglines in general. Clearly, without any further information as to the exact living situation none of us is qualified to recommend a specific bloodline or dog for the family/individual in question. The reason I never mentioned temperament is because that is a sine qua non for a good dog, regardless of home or function. I'm sorry now that I didn't begin by stating the obvious. :P"

I guess it all depends on the type of pet home.   For someone such as yourself, who is experienced, who is committed to doing lots of activities with  dogs, tracking, daily exercise, etc., a working line dog can make an excellent pet.  Unfortunately, all too often, the general public wants a dog they don't have to do much with, and a working line GSD is not an appropriate pet in those circumstances. 

Yeah, I know, Sue. I did review the whole thread before quoting Shelly, and that's why I posted the link to it. It all depends on the owner's ability to handle a high-energy, confident dog.

Rik

Sunsilver, Gosh you make my case for me and don't know it. First, you say that time and time again workingline people on this database say that their workinglines can make good pets, THEN, you quote one person(who you respect) as your basis for your original statements. So the person you respect cancels out all the others?????? Crazy!!! I have had workinglines for 35 years even before there was a split, why do I need to have somebody tell me about workinglines???I knew from first hand experience about what I speak, you know from a person you respect, contrary to many more people you should respect, about how these dogs do in homes. Who is probably closest to the truth????(Literally and figuratively).