Insurance, the GSD and the truth - Page 1

Ok, was this a trick question?

After many years with the same bundled insurance provider our agent suggested they could save us money with a new company. I sent in the questionnaire, and when they asked did I have a dog I checked, YES. When they asked what breed, I simply ignored the question. 

Ok, so I get a phone call from the new insurance company, the lady wants to come to the house, just routine procedure to take pictures, check utilities, make a few measurements. Well, for a short while there, I thought about switching my dog with my friends Italian Greyhound, just for the morning.

While it sounded like a good, idea, (actually, it still sounds like a good, idea, LOL, I forget why we didn't!) I just hoped for the best.

So, being the fabulous watchdog he is, he barked twice, immediately when the insurance lady pulled into our drive. I let him out, and he goes straight for the car, tail wagging, he is very friendly, especially with me acting all friendly. I'm all smiles for the insurance lady! We make our introductions, I mention how friendly he is, and is she okay with dogs?  She says, oh yes, and I say, oh good. Then she asks me what breed he is, and I say, non-chalant-like, oh he's a shepherd, LOL  I hope that wouldn't matter, you can see what a nice dog he is, and I never stop beaming. She asks, oh, is he a purebreed?  ... Now what would you say at this point???

She says, he-he-he, so you do say he's friendly, and asks to take a picture of him .... I say, uh, well, sure except sometimes he doesn't like to sit still for a camera, I  think it is because of that red dot... So, I look at my dog and say, Ok, Sit. And wouldn't you know it, he just plops his butt down and does the automatic "paw" and looked too damn cute.

She laughed then and said, yes, he's very friendly, and didn't bother to take a picture.  What do you guys think, are we in the clear... or what?

LOL

Ye yes beetree you're in the clear, don't you worry, both of yaa are friendly and she made sure of that, Yaay a friendly GSD & insurance policy go hand-in-hand, you're in the clear, does that mean we get a treat, maybe some sweets or home made cookies!!!!! 

I would assume you are in the clear or she would have said anything. We switched a few years ago and I was honest about the breed. We had three GSDs. All well trained and impressive so when they took the pics, etc it was routine. all the dogs came to say hi.

I also always do a  CGC (canine good citizen) test with my dogs so I can show the test form if needed. I never mention that I do schutzhund or IPO or whatever we are calling it these days.

My dog just loves the insurance man. Here he is trying to get the insurance man out of the tree so he can kiss him.

Lo Ninja , if I were in GSD Admin. place I would name you the man of the month, lol.

Ibrahim

Hi Ibrahim!

He almost named me "man of the month" a while back. But it wasn't for having a sense of humor. LOL

Hi to you Ninja, Hi to GSD, Hi to Administration, Hi to all members, beautiful day to all. And now back to topic 

Well, if the company has breed guidelines (no GSDs, bully breeds, etc.) I imagine she wouldn't have wasted her time and if they base it on the individual dog I think you guys probably passed with flying colors :)

My insurance company, and the one previous to it, considered my dogs an asset, under the heading 'Security/Alarm System'

 

Just like GSD4dogs   I also do the CGC and turn it over.  But when handing in the paperwork I also include thier CD title and a letter from my club stating all attendence on member training days (generally spanning years).  I figure nobody turns in that much documented training history, let a alone a low level judged obedience title.  I have also noticed over the years that unless you have a traditonal black & tan with a saddle, very few people realize its a GSD anyway.  Bi-color and black GSD are always assumed to be "mixed breed" by the general public, while white GSD are assumed to be Husky/malamute mixes.
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Although I'm not sure what kind of reaction a sable would get.