Any current DDR/East dogs with herding titles? - Page 2

Christine,

http://ddrgermanshepherddog.com/thedogs.html

I'm sorry, this is all the info I have anymore. 

I have a daughter of Eicke vom Haus Kind. Sadly I do have only collie herding in my area and nobody was even willing to give her a try as spaces are so limited. But behavior wise she displays everything a good herding dog needs. Easily voice directed from a distance, light footed, soft mouthed, is very independent and a thinker. (which makes us kinda suck in SchH...lol) Right now she is herding my other dogs around, especially the schnoodle....guess because he is a bit whooly...

We just started a small "Tending" group at my place since Mary Weir moved back to NM. Right now we have 3 GSD's, 2 Belgians, 1 Terv,  3 Briards and one Beaucron (SP?) from AZ. But all of us also do the "traditional" - A course, AHBA and ASCA.
Most of the dogs already have their JHD (AHBA).
Do not give up, it can be done and its fun.
Where are you?
Anyone who wants to give it a shot or who just wants to watch is welcome, PM me

Claudia

Thanks for the additional responses!

So, sounds like there are, practically, zilch heavy bred DDR stud dogs out here in America. Bummer. I guess finding a predominantly bred DDR stud with proven herding experience and a "V" rating would be pushing it, huh!! Rats! 

Sara

Elkoor, there is a woman in Pittsboro who will train GSDs in AKC course C. She specializes in all breeds that aren't border collie or kelpie ;-) I haven't had much luck getting Jack started with her because she trains during the week, which doesn't fit my schedule. If you're interested, I can pass along her info. I think there is also someone in Western-ish NC who recently titled their GSD in HGH.

Anyone looking for herding classes in the Tampa area? I understand there are 2 or 3 good trainers here. I'll get the contact information if there is any interest. This won't be HGH, it's AKC herding.

Thing is, there's just not many german shepherds (period) doing this sort of training.  My opinion is the DDR lines could have a slight advantage over many of the schutzhund sport bred lines in a general sort of way.  Selective breeding for pronounced drives, due to overspecialization toward protectionwork and handler-focused obedience can be an impediment toward working with livestock.  That is NOT to say that lower drives by themselves are ideal, nor that the dog doesn't require some inherent instinct for the work.

Nickie herself had little interest in chasing balls or sticks when she was young.  She would instead chase the dogs that were after the retrieve items, and peg them in the withers.  That was a good indication that she had an instinct for it.  Still though, it took a couple months of working with the livestock before the light bulb really came on, and she realized the truer power of her presence.  For example, how with minimal effort from a simple standing position, a slight turn of her head could make the flock move one direction or another.

Daryl, in the Tampa area there are quite a few GSD's working in herding. We have a very versatile bunch of GSD's and owner/handler/trainers here. Some dogs are also dock diving, doing nose work, agility, rally, tracking, IPO, OB, flyball, cadaver, SAR, etc and doing well. It's pretty exciting to see GSD's doing so many different things and enjoying it.

I'd say about half are working lines, at least 2 Czech dogs; the other half Am and German showlines or combinations.

Was there that much involvement a couple years ago, or is it really growing that fast?

I have 2 dogs that are from Puck vom Grafental lines, they have both done herding training and showed a lot of promise though I had to drop our lessons due to finances for the time being.