Working dog search

[Lex Luthier]

Chuck and Cami like your analogy

They are just companions, but they watch out for us. Chuck (~85 pounds) makes sure nobody sneaks up on us, and Cami (~60 pounds, crazy prey drive) makes sure no squirrels get inside the perimeter.

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The “Pair O’ Dachs” here take on the same role. 35 & 26 lbs respectively.

Lovely poodles, by the way. Standards are typically just cool smart dogs.

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Just visited a Min Pin. The dog was a little asshole. He wasn’t friendly to another very nice dog, and he nipped my hand. Totally in character for the breed IME.

Everybody loves “their” breed obviously and people have different expectations of what they expect of their dogs. Ive received some very honest info from breeders at dog shows. Sat under their awnings in a pretty relaxed atmosphere at an outdoor show. One breeder let me walk their dog around on a leash. They definitely dont want dogs coming back to them for whatever reason, Ive found them to be excellent resources. Its quite a different story to be talking to people online about their dogs. At the end of the day you’re placing a lot of trust in someones evaluation of an expensive long term commitment. I surely appreciate the referrals Ive received here.

[JohnO]

A good resource for working dog info would be local working dog clubs. Look/search for Schutzhund, KNPV, French Ring or any dog sport/protection activities. People involved in the working dog world know who the go to breeders are. I would be wary about AKC clubs and Shows those people are judging dogs on conformation alone. Acquiring a dog from a breeder who in breeding on looks alone could result in a generic dog with a perfect working dog coat of paint. In other words it looks like a ___ but has none of the qualities or behaviors attributed to the breed.

I found a local trainer who was a prior Air Force Dog Trainer. German Shepherd Dogs and their owners were highly represented in his clientele. I found talking to his clients at Distraction classes (many dogs and handlers training together) to be very informative about who and where their dogs came from and what they know about breeders.

Another resource can be a local Police Department with a K9 or K9s. Who is their connection? Where did their dog/s come from?

You also need to understand working dogs can come in vastly different levels of drive. Are you ready for a High Drive headstrong dog?


https://www.germanshepherddog.com/

https://ringsport.org/

http://www.servicedogassociation.com...npvusacom.html

https://schutzhund-training.com/index.html

[mmc45414]

Lovely poodles, by the way.

The light was just right, that was just a quick snapshot in my wife's Honda Element we were preparing for sale (she might be mourning that vehicle like some of our dogs that passed...).
Today is grooming day, maybe I can catch another good pic before they end up in the creek...

Standards are typically just cool smart dogs.

These two are our third and fourth. Back in about 1995 we started thinking about getting a dog, I was dragging my feet, and browsing for stuff like Rottweilers and other macho stuff. I came home from a business trip and we had a poodle. That was my buddy Astro, the best dog ever. Then Seth, a legit rescue situation who blossomed during his time with us. Now Cami and Chuck, Chuck was kind of a whim, but has become such a great dude.

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A good resource for working dog info would be local working dog clubs. Look/search for Schutzhund, KNPV, French Ring or any dog sport/protection activities. People involved in the working dog world know who the go to breeders are. I would be wary about AKC clubs and Shows those people are judging dogs on conformation alone. Acquiring a dog from a breeder who in breeding on looks alone could result in a generic dog with a perfect working dog coat of paint. In other words it looks like a ___ but has none of the qualities or behaviors attributed to the breed.

I found a local trainer who was a prior Air Force Dog Trainer. German Shepherd Dogs and their owners were highly represented in his clientele. I found talking to his clients at Distraction classes (many dogs and handlers training together) to be very informative about who and where their dogs came from and what they know about breeders.

Another resource can be a local Police Department with a K9 or K9s. Who is their connection? Where did their dog/s come from?

You also need to understand working dogs can come in vastly different levels of drive. Are you ready for a High Drive headstrong dog?


https://www.germanshepherddog.com/

https://ringsport.org/

http://www.servicedogassociation.com...npvusacom.html

https://schutzhund-training.com/index.html

I dont know of any place where you can find so many different breeds of dogs as a dog show. I like the older breeders, people who have been doing it for a long time. Primarily Im thete to find out about the personalities. I found that part of it helpful.

I did apporoach my local Shutzhund club tbey wouldnt talk to me at all.

You mean like this girl?

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Does anybody remember who posted this pic?

[luckyman]

Does anybody remember who posted this pic?

I don’t know, but when my half GSD / half Chow “Rocky” got older he started getting non-cancerous tumors on his neck. I had him leashed up in the garage keeping me company while I was working out, and the UPS guy came. Rocky managed to split one open pulling against his leash, and then shook himself. There was blood ALL. OVER. THE. GARAGE.

We never did get it all cleaned up. It was my wife’s standard joke that we were in big trouble if a cop ever walked into our garage.

[BN]

Does anybody remember who posted this pic?

@Odin Brave One I think.

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@Odin Brave One I think.

Thank you!

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My female GSD came from Erich Grasso. He is located in Shelton, CT and is highly regarded. His dogs are usually Czech lines. Either bred here or imported with pink papers.

https://www.grassodogtraining.com/dog_for_sale.html

When I was directed to Erich and spoke with him I immediately knew I did not need to look anywhere else.

The day we brought her home.




Fur missile incoming.

Ive spoken to him. Great guy almost a duplicate of my last breeder/trainer.