Denbix Puppy Pedigree Feedback (Please?!) - Page 1

Greetings all;

I have been offered a 10 week old male puppy from Drago Denbrix and Jesse Denbrix (see breeding match here:

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=586918&mother=2306386

My desire is to get a a WL dog with the following traits:
First and foremost - rock solid nerves, clear head, discerning, and confident
Second Tier - biddable, balanced (medium) drives, ability to settle

I have a moderate degree of experience with Shepherds; I belong to a club and train regularly; I plan to pursue a BH, and perhaps seek a therapy certification with my canine friend.

Could you experts please offer an opinion on this pup? Does he fit the bill for what I want, or is he somewhat off the mark?

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!

Does the father have any hip/elbow ratings or working/show titles?

You might get higher than medium drives from this combo.

Christine

Whoa...LOL. Yeah, I'd say this is not quite what you say you're looking for :)

I am not seeing a medium-drive therapy dog. I see potential for rather low thresholds and very high prey drive...not a litter I would bank on for your "want list."

@Jenni78 I cannot thank you enough!!

There is no guarantee I am right. That puppy might be perfect- but by pedigree, I am doubtful unless he's an anomaly. If he's not local to you, I would pass. If you can spend time with him and you are qualified to evaluate temperament at that age, then maybe he's ok.

You're quite welcome either way :)

Within most litters there are different temperament and drive puppies...On the whole I'd say Jenni is right...and like she said if you have the opportunity to observe the litter you might find something that has the temperament and drive you're looking for...
Some puppies/dogs have nice pedigrees and have nice working ability (drive/energy) but can still be calm enough for you to accomplish what you want...
But the key is to understand that "puppies" are a crap shoot...meaning you don't know what they'll mature into...If you want to be sure of what you're getting then you might consider a young adult...say 10 months to a year old...Then you're pretty darn sure of what you're getting...It might save you headaches and time...

~Bob~