I do agree with Ken. He had a beautiful male bred off an European dog. It
was not a German dog, just a non-AKC stud dog.
It is time we stopped talking of just German and American dogs. There are
a lot of German shepherd from other countries that should be considered.
Even Iran wants to join the SV, but calling their dogs Wolf Dogs, since
German shepherds does not jive with Muslim belief that dogs do not come into
the homes.
We have developed an amazing and wonderful German shepherd, American bred.
We started this trend with Lance, (mixed country), and from there have
improved the breed to where we are today.
I listened to Mrs. Trump yesterday and began to think about how we are
viewed in the world, and what America means to other countries. In general
America is envied and respected not just for our freedom, but also the
opportunities to have an improved life and families. That includes the right
to
speak freely about our dogs, our breeding, and our future of the GSD.
I am dealing with the extradition of a monk to Thailand. In Thailand you
can't even discuss the monarchy, or you can be sent to prison.
The American German shepherd is the best in the world, not only for
temperament, movement and style, but also for health issues and just plain
quality. Can it be improved?, of course. We try to do that with each litter,
and
are doing a good job.
We allow other countries to breed to our dogs, and the AKC is open and
free, unlike the SV in Germany, or other countries.
I agree with Ken that we should always consider other dogs from other
countries, but not to replace our dogs, but to improve our lines.
From now on, let's talk about non AKC dogs, not just German dogs vs
American dogs.
Evan
http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/
http://www.dogshowjuniors.com/GSYRFindex.asp
http://asgardgermanshepherd.com/
In a message dated 11/3/2016 6:15:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
tanksr@xxxxxxxxx writes:
You really have to do your homework. If I bred to an American dog and it
just didn't work out does that mean all American dogs are bad? Of course
not. Look at the pedigree not the country in which the dog was born.
Just my 2¢
Back to lurking. ;-)
Ken
