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by eichenluft on 17 October 2009 - 17:10
Thank you luvdemdogs -
Crys, from what I have learned (I came in late to the Montana English Shepherd rescue situation) was that the hoarder was a breeder - that doesn't make anything better - in fact it's probably worse because she was not attempting to rescue dogs - she was the breeder/owner of these 220+ dogs. Very sad, but glad that the rescue organization got ALL of the dogs out and into appropriate homes and fosters. The lady was allowed to keep (I believe) 3 spayed dogs. So in the end, it's good.
molly
Crys, from what I have learned (I came in late to the Montana English Shepherd rescue situation) was that the hoarder was a breeder - that doesn't make anything better - in fact it's probably worse because she was not attempting to rescue dogs - she was the breeder/owner of these 220+ dogs. Very sad, but glad that the rescue organization got ALL of the dogs out and into appropriate homes and fosters. The lady was allowed to keep (I believe) 3 spayed dogs. So in the end, it's good.
molly
by AnjaBlue on 17 October 2009 - 18:10
Molly you are quite right, "actual" was the wrong word, and I don't know why I said it (too early and not enough caffeine.)
Not to detract in any way from Brix's accomplishment! The DVD filmed in Germany is just a chance to see it in the "homeland" with an all GSD "cast", and some of the best exponents of a skill (Fuller et al) that is getting ever more rare - at least as a way of life. It's worth the $24 just to see Karl's dog float over the fence and perform an almost flawless routine.....
BTW, I am from the UK originally (left in 1965) and I can never remember hearing anything about English Sheepdogs - I knew about Border Collies of course, but this breed is new to me. Thanks again for all you have done for Baby!
Not to detract in any way from Brix's accomplishment! The DVD filmed in Germany is just a chance to see it in the "homeland" with an all GSD "cast", and some of the best exponents of a skill (Fuller et al) that is getting ever more rare - at least as a way of life. It's worth the $24 just to see Karl's dog float over the fence and perform an almost flawless routine.....
BTW, I am from the UK originally (left in 1965) and I can never remember hearing anything about English Sheepdogs - I knew about Border Collies of course, but this breed is new to me. Thanks again for all you have done for Baby!
by eichenluft on 17 October 2009 - 18:10
English Shepherds - I have read a little bit about them to learn about a breed I also knew nothing about, before I got baby and whatever other dogs they may have sent me for safekeeping - do a google search on the breed and there are several articles that are good to read. But from what I have read, correct me if I'm wrong as my memory isn't so hot sometimes - the English Shepherd was actually bred in the US, from breeding border collies with Aussies (and maybe another breed in there, not sure) to create a stock dog without the "eye or slinkiness" of the border collie, that still had the gathering instinct but stands up taller, with "softer eye" than the border collies. So they are supposed to be a better "farm dog" to help with general chores around livestock, whether that is fowl, pigs, cattle or sheep. I still have to do some more research before I feel educated about the breed, but that's the answer to your question - it's not from England.
molly
molly
by adlerbach on 17 October 2009 - 23:10
Molly has a heart of gold and has done so may nice things for rescue dogs and other dogs needing placement . In addition she is a fine breeder and trainer. Barb
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