[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V6 #965
- From: culzeans1@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:58:54 -0400 (EDT)
Msg: #4 in digest
From: ELG440@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:47:47 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: HONOR THE STANDARD IN YOUR OWN WAY
In a message dated 6/21/12 8:28:56 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx writes:
There is more to owning and breeding GSD's than a judges choice and
placing at a conformation show.
There is the problem.
If we choose to show in conformation, we breed to the standard to win in
conformation. If we choose to show in obedience, we don't have to look to the
standard so much for conformation, but rather to dedicate out time and
efforts to train our dogs, etc.
It is nice to talk about the total dog, or herding sheep, or climbing
ladders. But even Max was dissatisfied with what he saw at the shows, so he
decided to breed a new animal.
We are engaged in a sport. We have a target to reach, called the
standard. Nothing in the standard call for climbing ladders, going through
cloth
tunnels, or finding the right dumb-bell. These are all thing WE make up to
set a goal for our sport for us to strive to accomplish.
If we reach the goal we are considered the winners. Lofty ideals are
great to talk about, but we get to choose what we want to do, and then compete
with others with the same targets. No one else gets to tell us what we
have to do with our dogs. Except the AKC, the police, our spouses and the
neighbor.
I do not want to criticize the obedience dog with light eyes, or the
schutzhund dog with a short neck. And, I don't want them to keep telling me
what I should do with my dogs.
Not that there is anything right with that.
Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
A German Shepherd Dog is a trotting dog, and its structure has been developed
to meet the requirements of its work.
2. Temperament â?? The breed has a distinct personality marked by direct and
fearless, but not hostile, expression, self-confidence, and a certain aloofness
that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. The dog
must be approachable, quietly standing its ground and showing confidence and
willingness to meet overtures without itself making them. It is poised, but
when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve in
its capacity as a companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or guardian,
whichever the circumstances may demand. The dog must not be timid, shrinking
behind its master or handler; it should not be nervous, looking about or upward
with anxious expression or showing nervous reactions, such as tucking of tail,
to strange sounds or sights. Lack of confidence under any surroundings is not
typical of good character. Any of the above deficiencies of character which
indicate shyness must be penalized as very serious faults, and any dog
exhibiting pronounced indications of these must be excused from the ring. It
must be possible for the judge to observe the teeth and to determine that both
testicles are descended. Any dog that attempts to bite the judge must be
disqualified. The ideal dog is a working animal with an incorruptible character
combined with body and gait suitable for the arduous work that constitutes its
primary purpose
Printed directly from our standard so that is the goal. I think people breed a
dog then work very hard to make their dog become the standard. Conformation was
created to judge our breeding stock, people have chosen to make it a contest to
see who can get the most champions regardless of the standard, so that is what
it is and everyone's right to chose. But I think that is why you have such low
entries. Go back to the total dog not a side gait and the people will come. Do
what you want with your dogs is right but don't complain about low entries.
Lots of people offer up great advice to get entries up, but are always shot
down, no one is criticizing but if you are breeding to win in conformation
only, you are breeding for the wrong reason and that should be obvious to even
those in the breed for many years or those just beginning, in my opinion.
Everyone should do what they want with their own dogs. I choose to be Lofty and
breed for the total dog, temperament,structure and a healthy long lived dog. I
personally want more than a side gait. And I agree with both Helen and
Theresa.
I guess that is where "Whatever floats your boat" comes into play.
Pam
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