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by Oskar1 on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
The little fault I see in this pup are her rather soft ears, they are both errect most of the time, but I do not see this on eear to be firm at all times. It would be, at least not for me, right to keep that as a brredind prospect for me.
by Dawn G. Bonome on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
Ulli,
You are attached to the little guy, BUT, if he does not fit your needs, will it make you or the pup any happier? It's a tough decision. You can always e-mail me privately.
Dawn
by Oskar1 on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
MI GSD,
maybe I will take you up on your your word......sorry for the misspellings...
by animules on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
Ulli,
Even a breeder may have a favorite "pet". This may be your one time "pet only" companion. As a breeder you would have her spayed and not breed her. As a dog owner, you would take her places and she wouldn't have to be perfect. You could also find a nice local 4H youth looking for a new dog project that would be thrilled to have one of your top dogs. You could go watch and cheer her on at local shows.
Best wishes to you.
Tina
by MI_GSD on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
If you are attached to her as you say you are, I'm sure she would make a wonderful pet for yourself or someone else. Tina I don't think they have 4-H in Germany but something like that would be perfect for an almost-perfect pup.
Ulli can I come to Germany to pick her up? I need a vacation! 
by yellowrose of Texas on 19 October 2007 - 23:10
pass on breeding
by clewsk9s on 20 October 2007 - 02:10
Ulli,
I agree with animules, I believe that your breeding program should not only fulfill your desires and goals for the program but sometimes when one comes along like this whom you have become very attached to there may be a reason you cannot see yet but your intuition is prompting you to keep her. She could be worked as a service type dog that is giving back to society and good PR for your program. Proof positive that you have the betterment of the breed as a main goal, and allowing John Q Public to see the quality of temperment the breed is capable of, many times being an ambassador and a blessing in services such as therapy or youth groups.
In hopes that your spirit settles on the matter so all may become clear to you...
Lorna
by KKR_Gsd02 on 20 October 2007 - 03:10
uli,
can you afford the dog? do you have the room the pup? sounds like you like him/her enough to make time to train! i'm with tina on this one, for whatever reason it's bothering you, the thought of letting her go, so keep her. enjoy her. who know's what she can be! maybe she'll just be YOUR super dog. isn't that enough?
sincerely, kenny
by realcold on 20 October 2007 - 04:10
Uli, as a very good and sucessful Collie breeder once saisd to me "Breeding is just bits and pieces if you start with good stock." I am sure you will have sucess with this dog whatever you do.
by Jamille on 20 October 2007 - 04:10
Uli,
It is good to hear that you are a breeder that finds it hard to let go of a pup, just because of what you see as a fault. Of, course our job as a breeder is to have tough expectations of our stock. AND, of course, we see flaws that no one else would. That being said , I 'll ask some very non-biased questions.
1. did any of the other littermates have this soft ear?
2. You did say that she is only 6 months right? Maybe it will get stronger in a couple more months, maybe she is going through some late teething?
3. did the parents or grand parents show any signs of soft ears that you know of?
4. Is it possible , that her soft ears are a fluke, in the genetics, if none of the lineage carries soft ears?
5. What are the rest of her qualities like? Would they possible outweigh the soft ear issue?
6. If she has everything you desire in a dog for your breeding program , except the ear, then is it possible that if you found a male that has a super strong genetic background for strong ears, that it would balance back out again?
I don't know if I would be so quick to wash her out , just for a soft ear at 6 months, if she came from genetics of strong ears. Now, if she came from dogs with questionable ears , then I would say , don't breed her. If the probability of strong ears in the genetics out ways the probability of soft ears in the genetics, I would keep her for breeding prospect. Of course all the other qualties that you desire, must be absolutely on the top of the list.
You are having to make an extremely hard decision
best of luck
: )
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