Bordy Blendy - Page 4

Too many people don t take into account the way a puppy is raised plays a big role in how it developes, whether it is bold or fearful, shy or outgoing. Genetics is blamed far to often. Puppies that are kept in kennels with limited socialization and opportunity to venture oiut on its own is not going to have the same drives or desires to go further. yes, alot can be inherited traits, but i think more come from environmental stimulations/. Just the way i see it!

I have to disagree with you, Kit Kat. Yes, limited socialization does put a pup at a disadvantage. However, I've heard of puppy mill dogs - two dogs, same breed, neither had ever seen the light of day, and were kept crated 24/7. The one pup adapted very quickly to a normal life, and became someone's much loved pet. The other could not adapt at all, and eventually had to be euthanized. 

In my own experience - saw the pup being born, was friends with the breeder, visited several times as the litter was growing. Pups were home raised, socialized with adults, a teenager and several dogs and cats. 

Took my pup home at 8 weeks, and at first she was fine, walking along noisy streets, meeting babies in strollers, etc. Then around 6 months there was a dramatic change and she was scared of EVERYTHING! Genetics, beyond a doubt - many other people from this particular line of dogs were also having huge issues with fearfulness.  

I have a 2yo Bordy son. He shows some nerve. Got him right as covid started and everything shut down. Mother is Bolle x Eysha EK daughter. Was fine as little puppy, weirdness started after teething. His body shot up, but mentally very slow to mature. Very hard, deep and calm bite. Bit through 3 leashes as pup. Still likes to carry the leash, infact several of his littermates did that as well. Lacks a bit prey drive, likes to work in defense, wants to bite. Its a balance game that requires patients. He is able to overcome shortcomings. Natural tracker. Good in the house, points out cats, doesnt eat them. Is a bucket diver and water splasher. Gets along with my other dogs, can play very rough. Great humper, big balls. Ok with humans, but will bite if you push buttons and ignore the warnings. Moma's boy, will fire up in the car if somebody gets too close. Has his BH, looking at a 1 in spring. I still need to add him here (thought I did).

Thanks for the info.
Do his littermate also lack a bit of prey or just him?

@gsilas

https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=3160833-tarnokifelvigyazo-unicum?_v=20220421210612

^ Very nice pedigree there.

@elkoorr Thank you for the detailed and insightful description.

@SKI That’s a very nice looking pedigree.