LOL, A debate about DDR lines, I geuss to each his own.

Great lines here-I own 2 and couldn't be happier-Check out this website.
http://www.vomeisenherz.com/

Regional Conformation Show

October 7-9, 2011

Judge Changed from König Treasure Valley Working Dog Association (ID)
Trial: SchH/IPO/VPG 1-3, BH, AD,WH, TR1-3, OB1-3, FH1-2
Conformation Show and Breed Survey
SV/USCA Judge Johannes Grewe

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Regional Championship

September 24 & 25, 2011
Hosted by
Tri-State Schutzhund Club (WA)
SchH /IPO/VPG1-3, BH, TR1-3, OB1-3, FH1-2
SV Judge Frank Mensing

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Regional Helper Seminar

August 13 & 14, 2011
Hosted By:
Twin County Schutzhund Club (WA)
Helper Seminar and Classification
USCA Teaching Helper Dennis Vander Linde

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Dropped Oct 2 from trial.
Twin County Schutzhund Club (WA)
Trial: SchH / IPO/VPG 1-3, SchHA, BH, TR/OB 1-3, FH, AD, WH, FH1-2
USCA Judge Warren Jones  

"East german dogs were bred very soundly with alot of restrictions in the program, The program was ran by the Government and They Culled these dogs hard and only the best working Genes were passed on. Hips and other health issues are less likely to be found in DDR lines."

LOL!  I guess they were able to breed better, healthier dogs sort of like they were able to build better cars or computers or power plants or weapon systems; huh?

Hi SueZ
First of all what do you prefer the looks of - show lines or working lines? There are good breeders with confident well socialized puppies and older dogs from both lines.

Working line dogs TEND to be a bit more drivey, but this drive can be found in show lines also. Show lines TEND to be more elegant, but these looks can be found in working lines also. Both working lines and show lines have issues with temperament and structure. Not all show line dogs are over angelulated, not all working line dogs are built for speed. I would tend to stay away from American show line dogs as they usually only have show titles and not working titles.

By making sure that all parents and grandparents have show titles, working titles and have good hips and elbows, you are hedging your bet...as you are somewhat more likely to for your puppy to grow into a happy healthy dog.

One of the most important things to learn is how to judge the temperament and conformation of each puppy in a litter, so that when you go to pick your puppy you can get the one that's best for you. Even by 8 weeks, puppies have varied personalities.

Sometimes these issues can be caused by the new owners. If something startles a puppy and the owner overreacts or babies the puppy, then it learns to act fearful. Or if a puppy is let play with other dogs or puppies, like in a dog park, and is mauled, the puppy may become aggressive to dogs.....If the puppy is not taken out for socializing regularly it may become fearful.

You have to realize that puppies are a gamble, even with the best most confident parents, you can end up with a puppy that has issues. The only way to avoid this gamble is to purchase an older puppy or young dog that is proven to have the temperament, intelligence, structure and physical abilities that you are looking for.

Sitasmom
You are correct Puppies are a gamble, but is it not great finding it out wether you have picked correctly or not. Me i have only ever had Puppies now for 60 years i do not know what it is to buy an adult dog and although most of the Pups have not been German Shepherds, I have bought them along to train as Guide Dogs for the Blind in part and for Sheep herding competitions. Some made it some did not but it was fun finding out over the years. and i am still doing the same after all this time with Hektor
Steve1

I WOULD IMPORT A DOG ... BECAUSE THERE ARE VERY LITTLE HEALTH PROBLEMS.......



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There are no warrantees on imports in case of some issues come up. I know I had to personally replace puppies from Czech because of hip issue. Not only I supported the Czech breeders but I got screwed by them at the end (however there are good people out there I would take a puppy in a heart beat). Import ONLY through a well established and honest broker. This way if the puppy comes back with issues, the buyer can get replacement and/ or some money back! .

This is just an obresvation.

SueZ:  After recently loosing my german boy to DM;  I would like to recommend to you to look for health certifications on the parents;  Hips/elbows, eyes, cardio, DM cerf'd;  thyroid and even more.  ALL of these are offered to breeders;  if they are not certifying their breeding stock they are doing the breed a disservice.  It is truly bullshit what area the dogs are from;  they ALL have health issues.  The country or area the dog comes from has nothing to do with it.  Even with all the the available clearances it is still a crap shoot.  And definitely would want to go and meet your new puppy; do not rely on someone else to pick your puppy.  That needs to be your job and that way you can see how they are raised, their environment needs to be clean, healthy and happy.  Also nutrition is very important as to how the mom was fed and how the puppies are being fed.  I will PM you the rest.  Nan