[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Subject: A stud by any other name is still just a stud....

  • From: Kay Reamensnyder Betty Doerpinghaus <bedkar@xxxxx>
  • To: <bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx>, <rockannand@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <gsdstyle@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:49:20 +0000

I have always felt that successful long-time breeders should deserve some type 
of
designation...."Journeyman Breeder".....and that new breeders should re 
required to
do "apprenticeships" to register their first litters.......I also know that AKC 
would 
NEVER go for that kind of program.
 
 -Kay Reamensnyder and Betty Doerpinghaus -Home of Bedkar German Shepherds 
-bedkar@xxxxx -Visit our Website:  www.bedkargsd.com > From: 
Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:16:52 -0400> Subject: [ 
SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Subject: A stud by any other name is still just a stud....> To: 
rockannand@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Gsdstyle@xxxxxxx> > > Have read 
both sides of the argument on this, and have mixed feelings so of > course 
here's the reason.> > My first shepherd in the early 70's was in my eye the 
best dog ever, but I > had never been to a dog show or really looked at "great" 
shepherds. She did > obedience training (think we all started there) and got 
her CD. I wanted to > breed her because she was so smart and beautiful in my 
eye. She was a silver > sable, a little square with a good back, dark eyes and 
nice feet, though I > did not know that then.But she sure lacked pigment and 
angulation. I managed > to get Don and Ann Brown's name, Sybarite GSD's, and 
called to breed to a > dog....any dog. They asked me to come over and bring the 
bitch. They had > some stunning animals, though I still had no idea what made 
them that. They > were so kind to me and my Astra, and I ended up breeding to a 
Morgan son. They > charged me $100 so it was not about the money for them, with 
the promise I > would bring the pups over and let Ann evaluate the litter. 
Agreed.> It was their was of being kind and trying to educate. > This 
relationship turned into a many year mentorship, close friendship and > long 
term dedication on my part to this breed. There were many who gathered > at 
their place weekly, their door was always open. We all learned together.> > So, 
if they had slammed their door on me then, would I still be in this 36 > years 
later?? Don't think so. > It is an odd balance when someone calls to breed to 
your dog. You have to > take the time to feel them out, see their purpose, see 
their bitch and be > kind!! To offer suggestions.....> Doors that slam hard are 
difficult to open.> > By the way, 3 of the 4 pups from that bitch went into pet 
homes and had a > great life, living many years. Were they mediocre, maybe. 1 
bitch I kept at > Ann's suggestion...she won a couple large puppy matches and 
got her Ch. > ...................hooked for life!! And I was so disappointed my 
silver girl > had no silver babies!!! LOL> > Molly> > > > Trillia German 
Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940> Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont 
(recording secretary), Life member CKC> "The greatest discovery of any 
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