[ SHOWGSD-L ] Swim in the pool you have
- From: "David Fritsche" <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:59:06 -0800
It would be difficult to say we have two breeds, because we use almost
identical standards and come from the same gene pool, so I am not sure how far
to take this. But I do think we have taken the breed in two different
directions based on our desired use and interpretation of the standard. It
could all be brought together over time if that were to become the objective,
but I do not see that ever becoming the objective. So, we are one breed, from
one pool, or more exactly from two original dogs, so the breed is the same, it
is the people who are different.
I just do not see anyway that the people will ever merge the breed back into
one dog, and if they did, we would not have our dog and they would not have
theirs. For me it is simple â?? to each his own. Congratulations to all the
good dogs and their dedicated owners. The problem comes when we want to bring
in an American line and then compete in Schutzhund or visa versa. (Of course
this is not permitted by the other system, so the question is moot). And I have
seen a few import dogs that can compete in our conformation ring, but they seem
to be an anomaly from their import lines and seldom reproduce that movement
without being bred back into the American lines for a few generations, which of
course, reinforces the theory that we have bred for separate purposes for so
long that trying to get something for one purpose out of the other is a real
long term program.
So, maybe yes, â??almost two different breedsâ?? but not really. For sure two
different purposes and interpretations of the standard. And I suppose I hold a
general pessimism about our ever agreeing, at lest in my life time. And that
doesnâ??t really concern me. We have good friends who have imports and are very
active in UScA. I am happy for them and love their dogs. Unfortunately the
graciousness only goes one way.
But then, they are young enough to tilt with windmills and change the world.
Me? I have far more dogs at the bridge than I will ever enjoy in my future
here. I just want to go to some more dog shows and enjoy what I have.
Dave
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So Dave do you believe we really do have almost two different breeds of German
Shepherd......many believe this...Ed
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