Pedigree evaluation please - Page 1

Could someone take a look at this pedigree and tell me pros and cons of this pedigree please? Also, what would you expect to cross the best? What would you expect in a dog from this pedigree?

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=2286996-diva-optimus-vom-haus-silvermoon

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=2286996-diva-optimus-vom-haus-silvermoon

Kind of a mash up of various W German ( Uwe vom Kirschetal , and HGH titled dogs ) with Dutch, DDR, and Czech.  I would try to line breed on the mothers side of the pedigree with the Czech bloodlines.  Your youngster's mother had excellent hips and let's hope she does as well.  You have to think about what your dog's greatest weaknesses are and find a male that addresses those weaknesses while solidifying what you like about her personality and physical attributes.  I think you have to narrow it down to what is accessible and what traits they have.  Here is one possibility below which is Fargo Mariko Bohemia.  I once owned Fargo but not any more ( Argohof Kennel ) .. he is a hip improver and produces very clear headed and eager to please dogs with a ton of drives.  Fargo is in the Midwest with Argohof.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=637191&mother=2286996

Fargo gets his goodness from a strong mixed paternal side featuring Orry and Dingo as key players but his power is in the maternal side with Warra Gymor ( paternal grand ) and Dama z Mra Miku ( maternal Grand ) both being powerhouse dogs and a lot of name brand Czech dogs on the paternal and maternal sides of both Orry and Berry ( Sire and Dam of Fargo ).

Dama z Mra Miku had some other offspring in the USA including Dakar, Gabbi, and Borneo Mariko Bohemia.  Probably can find some of their offspring to mate with your girl if the Czech side is of interest.  Dama z Mra Miku is a half sister to your girls maternal side Mra Miku ancestor Askot z Mra Miku.  There is also an unseen tie in with Gent and Gola o.d. Policia who were brother and sister.

I do not see any Dutch or DDR dogs in first four generations, are we talking way back in pedigree....just curious?

I know the woman who bred Legend vom Haus Kohl and I know that Legend consistently produced offspring that had superior joint health, strong nerve, plus excellent work ethic and temperament.  She was really quite a fantastic dog and I would not hesitate to consider a pup that had her in its pedigree if I were in the market for another dog. I consider you quite fortunate to have her in your dog's pedigree.

Thank you, Northern Maiden. So far she's shown zero environmental issues and is high drive and a very quick learner. I'll be getting her hips and elbows done in July and working her toward titles in SDA. Hoping to breed her with a nice Czech male this fall.

Breed her to my Ayk vom Horrenwinkel IPO3 . She is an out cross; the pups will be line bred on Vito 4-3 I believe. This is producing very well at present. He will bring balanced drives, improved heads and bone as well as structure.

She is cute, too! ;) Good luck on her hips and elbows!

Deacon, I'm going to send you a pm if you don't mind.

The breeder from whom your young female came is probably your best source of breeding advice for the next generation. Most breeders have good ideas about the direction to take their bloodlines in the future and have knowledge about other offspring related to your female and how they have been mated.