Working line stud wanted - Page 2

Hi VKH, The average mean HD ZW established by the SV is indeed 100. Please feel free to follow the link below. The information contained within the article is very germain to the topic at hand. An HD ZW value of 100 has been set as the breed average. HD ZW values LESS than 100 mean the dog produces fewer progeny with CHD than the breed average. A number greater than 100 means a dog produces CHD more often than the breed average. So HD ZW values less than 100 are desirable. HOWEVER, the focus must still be on the Total Dog. Breeding decisions need to include much more than only a dog's HD ZW! Working ability and Temperament are most important! To allow for this, the SV requires that the calculated HD ZW for progeny of a desired mating be 100 or less. So a bitch with an HD ZW of 80 can be bred to a male with an HD ZW number as high as 120! The pups of a breeding like this would be assigned HD ZW values of 100 at birth. So HD ZW values Less than 100 are not just desirable, they offer greater options in breeding partners. Additionally, stud dog owners can prove their dog's prepotency by accepting breedings to bitches with high HD ZW values. http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/picturegallery.viewgroup?id=10 Kyle

Hi Kyle, Thanks for posting that information. I do however understand the SV HD ZW system... What my point was, maybe we should be looking to improve the breeds HD rating lowering the average by breeding down and down... I do agree however with looking at the Total Dog, and considering the Working Ability and Temperament should be top priority! David

Hi Kyle, Thanks for posting that information. I do however understand the SV HD ZW system... What my point was, maybe we should be looking to improve the breeds HD rating lowering the average by breeding down and down... I do agree however with looking at the Total Dog, and considering the Working Ability and Temperament should be top priority! David

I have had Endy progeny, from back before he was imported to the USA. He produced five puppies, two males, three females which are now 18 months of age. Four had over the top prey, play, ball drive, clear headed and controllable while having good territorial instincts and civil drive. Please email me for additional information. Veronica