[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Subject: A stud by any other name is still just a stud....
- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx
- To: rockannand@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Gsdstyle@xxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:16:52 EDT
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 generation is that a human being
can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James
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