[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: American lines and ScH
- From: Helen Franklin <helenfranklin520@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:21:16 -0700
The Schutzhund Dog Training Club held their training on my 5 acres in
Brentwood Bay, B.C. in the 1980's. My U.S. Select American Champion,
Select Canadian Champion, Covy-Tucker Hills Don
Quixote, ROM, ROMC, OFA, TC was on the sleeve the first time he saw it,
BOTH ON AN OFF LEASH, HE WAS HIT ON THE BACK WITH A STICK WHILE ON THE
SLEEVE, AND HE "OUTTED"
IMMEDIATELY AT MY COMMAND, never having heard it before. The German
trainer refused to believe that this was an American Dog. He also followed
a tracking trail (hot dog) the first time we
tried it. He was fearless, and a Top top working SchH dog.........and
yes....I do have pictures. Helen Franklin. My other conformation dog,
Select Canadian Champion Von Saar's Prince of Wales,
obtained his SchH1 (Select under Ed Barritt)
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 5:21 PM, Sarah Minsk <gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Ok....my last comments on this!! A lot of breeders "say" their dogs can
> do ScH but they never actually do it!!! You just don't know if your dog can
> do it until you actually do it. Just because a dog is protective does not
> mean it has the nerve and balanced drive to perform bitework while under
> pressure and then immediately release upon command and perform obedience
> instantaneously!! It requires a very balanced dog in temperament. ScH isn't
> just about attacking people. In fact, that kind of aggression will fail in
> ScH judging by the personal experiences I have had at several ScH club
> training fields. It is this supreme balance in disposition that ScH will
> test for and reward. If you have never been to a ScH training field with
> your dog and trained alongside these dogs and watched the Helpers in
> protection work than you will have a hard time judging what qualities are
> needed to succeed.
>
> It would be interesting if one had the time to simply bring their dog for
> testing to a ScH club. That would involve a one time trip and no additional
> time or expense. However, it will give you a great idea of what you really
> have or think you have.....
>
> But, again, my dream is to have a Conformation dog that could get a ScH
> title and breed survey and also herd (through instinct over training). So,
> I have a lot to work towards but I think that is the true breed standard.
>
> Is it ok to focus on one without the other because of time or money? Is
> it ok to focus on conformation only and ignore the rest of the standard
> that calls for working ability? No. Is it ok to focus on ScH or herding and
> ignore the rest of the standard that calls for type and conformation. No.
> Why is it ever ok to choose one part of the standard as being more
> important than the others? There is either a standard or not....regardless
> of time or money. Yes, people can do what they want with their dogs as it
> is their time and money. But, I would hope that all breeders would want to
> challenge their dogs and do their best to conform to the breed standard
> both in conformation and working ability. It should be about protecting the
> breed and not just boosting our own egos with our hobby.
>
> But, just my two cents!! Trying to take all viewpoints and validate them
> and give them all a fair shake in my head. I don't mind if people have a
> different point of view. I will try hard to see their point regardless and
> respect their opinion.
>
> Thanks for all the responses both publicly and privately!!! I am already
> learning a lot with a lot of great advice- that I appreciate!!!!!!
>
> Thanks again,
> Sarah
>
>
>
>
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