[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The Sissyfication of the GSD
- From: sheila lieberman <dgshwpromo@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:09:24 -0800 (PST)
Mine only kiss strangers when they visit us at home. Away from home they are
very reserved. At all times they are looking to me to know whether things are
good or not. They obey me, except when someone knocks at the door. I have
allowed them to go nuts for a minute or two before I bring them in line. I
don't get unwanted visitors often.
They all send the message that they are not here to bite, but will if I give
any indication that I need protection. I have had to use their presence to
warn off people who did not take me at my word alone, but my dogs have never
ever bitten or had to bite. I hope they never do.
I feel safe, I live in an area that suddenly thinks it needs Neighborhood
Watch. I have seen places near by broken into. I keep the front door locked,
no point in letting people just so they can be eaten.
My dogs are not sissyfied, except for Sissy, who defines sissyness. But she
earns her name on an hourly basis. The other three are real dogs!!!
sheila
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From: Dawn Restuccia <windwych@xxxxxxxxx>
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; ELG440@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 6:58:38 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The Sissyfication of the GSD
I love the fact that I can walk Vinnie anywhere...without any fear of him
frightening anyone. I love the fact that he always "looks for his light" and
thinks he is in a terminal photo shoot...I love the fact that he always offers
a kiss to anyone who begs for one...I love the fact that when I am alone in the
car, he stands between me and danger, offering any potential intruder a
sincerely menacing low growl to let them know..."no one messes with my
Mother"...and yet, if I give the ok, they are welcomed into the car without
incident. I love the fact that he is confident enough to engage in any
situation and handle it without fear. There is no doubt in my mind that he
would give his life to protect me..and at the same time, does not see people in
general as enemies, but rather fans. I do believe if he had thumbs, he would
happily give autographs. I wouldnt have him any other way.
Dawn
--- On Wed, 2/10/10, ELG440@xxxxxxx <ELG440@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: ELG440@xxxxxxx <ELG440@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] The Sissyfication of the GSD
> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:48 PM
> In a message dated 2/10/10 1:13:53 PM
> Pacific Standard Time,
> cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx
> writes:
>
>
> After reading Dave's interview...I have a
> question. In it, he mentioned
> that Rollins would only bite if he was pushed and that
> he prefered a
> tougher dog. Assuming I am interpeting
> this correctly....I have to admit that
> I've always prefered a tougher GSD and have never
> really bought into the new
> and improved temperaments of wagging tails and kisses
> for the judge.
>
> I also recall some incidents at shows where male dogs
> particuarly, would
> show aggressive tendancies outside the ring that
> would send witnesses into
> a tizzy....and I'm thinking...okay these are Shepherd
> "people"? I've
> always equated a stud dog with a breeding sstallion
> that requires special
> handling and respect. Am I missing something
> here?
>
>
>
> As much as I respect Dave, and as much as I often agree
> with him, I do not
> agree with everything he says. He prefers a tougher dog,
> that is what he
> likes. He does not say that is what the standard
> requires. I remember in the
> past dogs that you approached with some trepidation.
> As a judge, that is
> not what I like, nor as an owner or breeder.
>
> I loved Patriot, who didn't care less about anyone but his
> owners. He stood
> in the ring and ignored everyone. That is what the
> standard calls for,
> aloof, but not what I like in my dogs.
>
> I judged Rollins and in my opinion, he was tough enough for
> me when he was
> in my ring. As a matter of fact, I didn't try to push him,
> not because I
> thought he would bite, but he was as sound as I
> wanted.
>
> I like a bit of a softer dog, that I can live with. Not one
> afraid, but not
> one too tough. But, my opinion is just mine, and no
> better than yours, or
> anyone elses. The standard tells us what the temperament
> should be, and at
> least in judging a dog, that is what it should be.
>
> And, sissys will bite too. They can't bitch slap you, and
> biting is all
> there is.
>
> Evan Ginsburg
> Asgard German Shepherds
> http://www.asgardgsd.com/
> Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
>
>
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