Anybody Interested in a Trade?? - Page 5

Duval writes: Your horse looks kinda like you jenni78, NICE work!!!!!

Scout? Hmm, I'd say Chief looks more like me than either Scout or Indy. More similar pigment. Other than being short, Scout and I don't have many similarities. You must be mixing me up with someone else.

Cheri, I would think if you didn't have to get rid of her right away, it would be beneficial to wait until the economy turns around a little, then perhaps sell her as a broodmare.

Moons:
Thanks. I would take less for her to the right home. Her well being means the most to me.

Everybody:
Don't Worry about the Hijack. I know how much animal lovers like to talk about their pets. I bet half of you didn't even realize that your fellow posters even had horses.

One more thing, are there breeders who specialize in search and rescue dogs? Just curious.

Cheri

clc29 where are you located?

Cheri, there are breeders who specialize in SAR dogs, but I will give you my personal opinion on them, unsolicited;-)

ANY dog w/good balance and a nose w/2 nostrils SHOULD be able to do SAR. I stress BALANCE over all other things. You want a clear head, desire to work for the handler, good focus....all things you get packaged along w/balance. You want good physical structure, too.

Not to generalize, but the majority of breeders I have seen advertising specializing in SAR are simply using it as a sales ploy to defend themselves against allegations regarding breeding untitled dogs. Personally, if I want to breed a dog w/no titles, I will do so, explain why I bred the dog, and make no apologies. I will NOT make up stories to try to defend myself. Saying a breeder specializes in SAR dogs is kind of silly, really, since any well bred, balanced dog should be able to do it. JMO. Take it for what you will;-)

I used to show Appys back in the 90's.  Owned several of them - both colored and CPO'd (non-spotted).  A friend of mine currently has the top Appy in dressage.  She is currently competing in the FEI level of Prix St. Georges with him.  Her family bred him and the ironic part is the reason they did the breeding that got him was that they were at a fundraiser and no one was bidding on a stud fee auction item so the bet 100 bucks and won.  He did all around when Erin was younger before focusing and succeeding in dressage :-)

I have seen many breeds used in search and rescue work, if they say they specialize it's probably just a sales ploy.
Look for those who do a lot of tracking and have experience in that field, some of them specialize in training specifically for search and rescue.

 I am in New Mexico.

Jen:
I was just wondering.
I feel the same way about the dogs abilities.
But I would assume that not  all breeders know what characteristics make good SAR dog candidates. That breeders who have placed dogs/pups into SAR homes would have a better idea about what those characteristics are.
That knowledge is especially helpful to someone like myself who is a novice.

Cheri 

I think you are right on with that Cheri. You need to speak to breeders who understand what you are looking for.

Another good place to ask questions would be with an SAR trainer or club.

Yes, Cheri, that's true. I guess I didn't think of it that way because I feel someone who doesn't know what characteristics make good SAR, SchH, PP, etc....probably doesn't know enough to be breeding.....LOL.  I had 2 got to SAR homes from the last litter- one cadaver and one wilderness. It's really not that hard to see from an early age the subtle differences between littermates.

 Shady:
I joined a K9 SAR team and have been training with them for about 30days. The air scent and tracking training is way cool. I watched the lead trainer evaluate a K9 candidate so I know some of the characteristics they look for. The only problem is they do not have any GSD's on the team and most members are avid Lab people. I suppose I could contact some other clubs around the country.