Kulladogs Kway and advice - Page 4

The latest is the Cockadoodledo (cocker/poodle/doberman)

Oh Don,  hahahahaha, you really crack me up - I bet a whole bunch of people gasp when they read "baby from hell'!!!!!!

What might, just might, be a good match here is a middle aged (6 or 7 years), just retired from breeding, trained female.  She could last many years and potentially be a perfect family dog without all the time a puppy would need.  When the baby is born and a few years old a puppy may work into the picture then.

And no I don't have any retired females I'm looking to home. 

I would not recommend a show-line shepherd for anyone with children but a working line. There are more nerve issues in show than work with this wonderful breed. Most of the data base members are not serious breeders and have no idea what they think they have knowledge of. I know some show dogs may be fine in temperament but the chances of a nerve issue in a dog breed to show standards is far above the working line breed dog. There are many articles to read and visiting a kennel will help you. I do not have a dog on my property who would bite a child nor who could not be petted by everyone with solid nerves and I am 100 percent working lines. The most dangerous dog is a nervy dog with fear and this is generally what comes from show import and american type lines. Look at the parents of any dog you are thinking of getting genetics are everything. Many articles out there to read if you contact me I will email you written about the two lines and their diferences. Temperament and health is very important in any line you choose to get.. As far as the high drive being too much again a lot of show people trying to discourage you from getting a working puppy when a working puppy will be able to handle the stress of children and make a much better companion. If you feel comfortable about the kennel after visiting and seeing the dogs either the local or the Kulla puppy make your choice stay away from purchase of a puppy if either parent is not approachable and you see fear in the puppies or shyness .  Marlene Wiggins Alabamak9 www.alabamak9.com

Well said Yello Rose and Don! These guys are not for everybody for sure. Didn't mean to offend anybody, so no reason to attack "animules"! I will how ever say something to Marlene Wiggins who uses this thread and trying to sell a dog. This is the kind of working line breeder who sells the WRONG dog to the wrong people just for the sake of selling.

Jan

Jan:  That was the impression I got from her  post as well.   Anytime someone makes a negative blanket statement like that I always wonder what in the world they are trying to compensate for?

It's more if the dog has an off/on switch is it? Some do, some don't. Mine sleeps on the couch for days at a time and then goes to the field and works. Bam. Same amount of exercise any dog their size would need. If you have any concerns in the first place, don't get a big dog.

Wow SchH III FH II, you considered that an attack????????    I just don't approve of blanket statements about either type of GSD. No attack there, just a suggestion to not make blanket statements that are too easily refuted.

I can't stand balnket statements about both types either.  I think when people make that kind of remark, such as AlabamaK9's post, it only serves to drive a wedge between people & scare off any new people.

Bottom line is 90% of the working lines do NOT belong in a pet home period. Just go to your local  GSD rescues and shelters and see for your self. The reality is, these great workers become the current fad. Thats why non working breeders import the high priced Schutzhund 2 and 3 dogs, have litter after litter and sell them to pet people.

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