[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Lex, the now retired GSD...
- From: "DIR" <Dir@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <GSD0110@xxxxxxx>, <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:23:58 -0600
I agree Gary--remember the stray (ABANDONED dog) that saved a lady by
dragging her to the road where people found her. I cannot remember the
circumstances--maybe an auto accident??! Can't get it all togeher in my
mind BUT it was on the LIST or he was a hero at the National. The GSD is
TOTALLY AWESOME with instincts one cannot believe. Sandi
To: <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 3:12 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Lex, the now retired GSD...
> Peggy,
>
> I know that there are breeds that can do many of the same things that
> GSD's
> can do. But no breed can do as many things as well as the GSD. I have
> seen
> German Shepherd Dogs that did everything from guarding their masters
> property
> to treeing squirrels and raccoons for hunters. I have even heard of them
> being used as sled dogs. Most Avalanche Dogs are GSD's as are a
> multitude of
> Service Dogs.
>
> When I did Schutzhund.... many people were beginning to use
> Malinois.....but
> every time I went to a trial... 90% of the dogs entered were GSD's and
> almost without exception the top 4 dogs were GSD's. And I don't believe
> I ever
> attended a Schutzhund trial where the #1 dog was anything but a GSD (I
> know it
> happens OCCASIONALLY I just didn't see it). I realize that I am talking
> about a venue that was designed for GSD's; but originally, the guide dog
> was
> synonymous with GSD too. It is certainly their loss at Guide Dogs.
>
> I am never shocked by what these dogs can be trained to do. Because if a
> canine can be trained to do it a German Shepherd can learn to do it. I
> am
> continually amazed, however, at the things that they do that they were
> never
> trained to do.
>
> I am touched by the fact that they had to drag Lex away from the body of
> Cpl. Lee. But I am not surprised. Had Lex not been injured too they
> probably
> wouldn't have gotten Lex away alive. These dogs make me so proud!
>
> Thanks for your pride also,
> Gary Lewis
>
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