good candidate? - Page 1

What exactly is the difference when an ad states,good personal protection candidate versus,good sport dog?I would like to understand this properly once and for all.Thanks   Domenic

When I read these comments on ads, I read it as -

Good personal protection= more serious dog, possibly more defense drive, sharper character

Good sport=  not as sharp, serious, more prey drive

I could be totallly wrong, but this is my interpretation.

Theresa

I prefer to skip this litter unless I know the person really well. We all have different definitions, but I have seen quite a few pups that were described this way, and they were all nervy. Again, this person MIGHT have a different definition.

I usually read it as = can't cut it in sports but sometimes I know, they are just too serious and wont be a points dog. Depends on the lines and who is posting the add. If I don't have enough info, I just scratch the litter all together, like Jeff said.

I believe Sheesh hit the nail on the head, however, I would also be a little cautious with the ads.  Some breeders could perhaps be making such a claim because it sounds more impressive.  Or it could be legit.  Ask a lot of questions and keep your eyes wide open.

Yvette

Sheesh said it right. I would interpret this the same way but I would not buy a dog from someone I knew nothing about or ever dealt with personally.