[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Who says it's a show puppy?
- From: "Kathy Tank" <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: uwish@xxxxxxxxxx, Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:21:15 -0700
Barbara,
You are right, for the most part. A puppy is only a potential show dog,
until you get all the teeth, testicles, and ears, and development has slowed
with maturation. A breeder can have a really good idea as to length/ angle
of upper arm and shoulder blade when they are "wet", which is a
constant...but after that puppies can change, daily
We look at our puppies (evaluate them) at birth, 4 weeks, 8 weeks 12 and
16. Again at 6 months, and not again until 18-24 months.
We have "potential" show prospects....at early ages.....we have seen some
mighty strange things happen with older pups, both good and not so good. A
"show puppy".....nope, not until he is much older
Kathy Tank
http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com
Home of :
CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs
CH. Victory's Leviathan
CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle
WEBSITE PUP-DATED AUG 12, 2008
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:05 PM, Barbara Galasso <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I don't believe people should advertise 8 week old puppies as "show
> puppies!" Show potential.....maybe.....but to say you're looking for a
> show home for this puppy is too premature. What I find even more
> interesting is WHAT people advertise as show puppies. What I want to
> know is, who says it's a show puppy? (No sarcasm meant by that
> statement), but an honest question. If a top breeder who has a
> reputation of producing top show puppies (and a reputation of selling
> top show puppies) advertises a puppy like that, then most people are
> more apt to want to inquire about the puppy. When I see people who have
> never produced too much advertise like this, I wonder what credentials
> this person has to advertise like that. When I see some people say this
> puppy is a real mover, this puppy has a great front, etc., etc., why
> should a potential buyer trust your word for it? What have you done to
> make them believe you know what you're talking about? Unless you have
> dogs sitting in your backyard that attest to your knowledge of these
> attributes, not too many people are going to take your word for it. You
> can talk the talk all you want, but it must be backed up with credible
> evidence that shows you know what you're talking about. So alright
> then, how does a novice person get someone to buy their "potential" show
> puppy? Even though it's not suppose to be done, I see MANY breeders
> bring their puppies to the show ground and when the judging is over
> with, those puppies are paraded around for the handlers and other
> breeders to look at. Heck, many years ago, I did this myself. This is
> how I sold one of my dogs to a judge. But probably the best way is to
> bring them to a match because that's where you're allowed to show them.
> Take them to your local clubs. Invite other breeders to your house to
> evaluate them. But please, only invite people whose judgment you
> trust. This is a VERY competitive sport so be prepared for the
> occasional harsh words that some might say to you. Get yourself known
> around the show ring or clubs and eventually people will notice your
> dogs. Trying to be an "overnight" success usually doesn't work and can
> cause resentment among your fellow breeders and exhibitors. When people
> see your dogs winning and that you are producing some nice animals, then
> they respect your opinion when you advertise your youngster as a "show
> puppy!" As always, JMHO, Barbara
>
>
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