Evan, hahaha...ok, thanks! I have asked breeders these questions but they always point out their own dogs which may or may not be true!!! I met Jimmy Moses at a show and talked to him about showing my bitch. He was incredibly honest which I truly appreciated!!! Just a really nice guy and very approachable. Made me think show dog people might not be that bad after all... *wink* Sarah On Sep 13, 2013, at 5:55 PM, ELG440@xxxxxxx wrote: > > > In a message dated 9/13/13 2:09:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx writes: > > 1) For us Newbies...when you guys just mention a dog's call name I have no > idea who you all are talking about!!! So, full names would be helpful! > > I have heard this before, and I know what you mean. But, don't be afraid to > ask. We know dogs from 40 years ago, or more. To us they are so well > known, that we just refer to them that way. > > A new inmate of the jail was at lunch when someone stood up and said, "46". > Everyone laughed. Then another inmate stood up and said; "15" and again > they laughed. > > He asked the person next to him, what was going on. > > He replied, "We all have been here so long we know all the jokes, so we > just give them numbers. Go ahead and give it a try." > > So, he stood up and said: "67". There was complete silence. > > He asked the inmate next to him, what was wrong? > > He said, "Some people just can't tell a joke." > > > > 2) Which current studs are prepotent for passing on a balanced > conformation? I mean REALLY prepotent! > > I would not touch that with a ten foot herding pole. Call Tedi and she will > talk to you. Or call some of the top breeders, Jane Kerner, Carolyn > Martello, Ann Schultz, Jimmy and Sherry, Iza, etc. But, I am not crazy > enough to > put it on the List. > > > 3) Who are the go to studs to improve movement? > > Again, call some of those listed above. I can tell you what I have seen, > but it would just be an opinion. Go to the National. That gives the answer > very quickly. > > > > 4) Which conformation dogs or bloodlines are known for producing sound, > steady temperament? > > See above. Call and talk. Go to the shows, and talk to those breeders. > And, always remember the bitch is involved. I remember talking to Cappy > Pottle and saying how much I was looking forward to our next litter. She > told > me she had just bred Angelique. I thought to myself, what the hell am I > doing? > > > > 5) If you breed a black and tan to a black will that improve pigment and > create black and red dogs? > If you breed a black and tan to a black, you will get black and tans. > Although the black and tan might be hiding red, it isn't likely. Talk to > those above who have done great breedings. They know. > > I am just a poor country lawyer. > > > Evan (For those who don't know or read the Blog from the national) that is > Ginsburg. Asgard Kennels. Give to the Juniors, they deserve our support. > > > Evan L. 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