We had Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael also be VERY HAPPY because we
placed a very large male with them
for a very VERY tall man. They were concerned they would never find one for
him. PERFECT MATCH!.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ruth Scheubler
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 3:19 PM
To: foxtrotgsd@xxxxxxxxx; DaList
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Discussion topics
One of our dogs was turned down by a local PD because of his size. He was 28"+
and 110 lbs in fighting trim. Awesome working dog but too large to be lifted
over a tall fence or easily jump through the car window that was standard on
their vehicles. His handler was in tears when the dog was returned to us.
However, when a very tall guide dog user needed a replacement dag Guide Dogs
was more than happy to get a very large Durango son. He was trained and off
with the new handler within 28 days. This 6'4" handler had used guide dogs for
many years so the only one needing training was the young dog.
Ruth
On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Kathy Martin <foxtrotgsd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
OK.....I'm sure I would agree with you on that one VBG. However, does that mean
we should look to change the standard? If the size/weight listed in the
standard are simply the "desirable" traits, does that mean that under/over are
"undesirable" traits? If we choose to ignore the size/weights specified, does
that mean we can pick and choose which parts of the standard we adhere to?
If it's OK for a dog to be an inch over size, does that mean being an inch
under the desired size is also OK? In reality I doubt there are many judges
that would put up the "under" size. Let's hear from some of those judges out
there!
Just throwing these thoughts out there for purpose of discussion.....remember,
it's all FB's fault. He asked for discussion topics!
For the record, I'm the first to admit I love a big boned "hunky" masculine
male dog.
Kathy Martin
foxtrotgsd@xxxxxxxxx
On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 7:51 PM, Redacted sender ELG440@xxxxxxx
Before we listen to someone, we should look at their dogs. I doubt I would
even keep Max's dogs as pets.
