[ SHOWGSD-L ] was Sad National, PR etc.

From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
To: tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:26:06 EDT
I don't have that experience.  If I get a call from someone looking  for a 
companion who has run into the perceived difference, I politely explain  
that I have dogs with both American & German parentage and that truth be  told 
there are only miniscule differences in the standards used to judge dogs on  
either side of the pond.  I explain that a good dog is a good dog is a good 
 dog.  I further opine that someone who bashes either "type" is simply  
uneducated re both breed standards.  I also explain that any exaggerated  
differences in type don't fit either breed standard and breeders who breed to  
extremes aren't doing the breed any good. 
 
That pretty much stops it.
 
People want GOOD TEMPERAMENT and HEALTH in their companions.  I want  the 
same.  I frequently encourage puppy people to check web sites for  
certifications and check vet references.
 
As far as marketing...my dogs all look like the Pied Piper at doggy events  
with children hanging all over them.  There's nothing a little person can  
do to a just-groomed dog that I can't undo in a second or two w/ a greyhound 
 comb.
 
I've never had an issue selling puppies on the occasions I have  any.  
 
Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd  Champions
visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/)   

 
In a message dated 9/29/2010 3:44:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Having a  couple of breeders in my area that breed the German dogs I hear 
things that  are said about our American dogs, and it is NOT flattering.  So 
the  individual looking for a puppy that get's a hold of a breeder that has 
nothing  good to say about the American dogs, will shy away from even 
looking at  them.  This is not just bad mouthing, this is fact.   Researching 
and 
going on some of the web sites prooves this as  well.  So the key is 
marketing and visibility.  

I  often receive calls after Westminster & Eukanuba, people telling me they 
 want a dog that looks like the GSD winner.  They don't care if it is a  
German or American bred dog at that time.  Most do not have a clue about  the 
difference, that comes later, when they get a hold of breeders and start  
looking for a  dog. 


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