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by steve1 on 03 April 2009 - 11:04

A lot has been said on one or two posts regarding the Working line to rthe Showline Shepherd dog,
Which is the most popular of the two meaning how many people in each of the two sports, Not counting Belgium, but let us say the USA because it is so huge and Canada also bring in the UK, no disrespect to other countries not mention and of course feel free to air your views on the ratio in other countries because i for one would be interested to know
Having not given much thought as to the Show side of the Dogs it will be interesting, and i hope we keep it on a good vein for it is a question not for a debate on what is what
Steve

by ShelleyR on 03 April 2009 - 12:04

There are a LOT more show line enthusiasts in the US and Germany, probably the world. Number for number, dollar/euro for dollar/euro, the working dog people don't make a pimple on the registries' asses.

SS

by Videx on 03 April 2009 - 12:04

As the GSD "working" enthusiasts move over to Malinois, their number will steadily decrease.
Maybe steve1 will "go over"
This LINK is especially for "working enthusiasts" and steve1
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/belgian_malinois/breedinfo.html

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by Bob McKown on 03 April 2009 - 13:04

Videx:

Does your wife know your back on the computer?

Why would steve "go over" his dogs are top notch and soon to be getting another great prospect... steve needs to be a example to more of "your friends" that the german Shepherd is to be a working dog not a prancing fool...

I,m very happy with the workabality of my Shepherds although I believe that term may be foreign to you!

I,m sure there are more show enthusiasts then working, If it were easy everyone would be doing it...

by beetree on 03 April 2009 - 13:04

And, according to Mystere, from another post, most of those Schutzhund/workingline folks are women! Makes me a bit giggly thinking about it!

How about, "just not interested" as a reason for not wanting to teach a dog a routine of ballet, barking and biting, as another reason for not "doing it"?

by BRADY BEE on 03 April 2009 - 14:04

Steve
I have sent you a big wooden spoon LOL

by Two Moons on 03 April 2009 - 15:04

Why would a GSD enthusiast ever even think of switching over?
That doesn't make sense.

by steve1 on 03 April 2009 - 16:04

Brady Lee
You are a little late with the wooden spoon but ido like to win them so send it over to me, this one was won about 30 years ago, but really Guys i am a nice fellow
Steve

by Mystere on 03 April 2009 - 16:04

I agree with Shelley, for the US. I don't think that the imbalance is quite the same in Canada. I think the working line enthusiast outnumber the show folks in Canada, certainly the western half.

There were folks trying out the Mals several years ago, because the Mals mature faster, are more inclined to be prey monsters, and for various other reasons. But, the bottom line was a misconception that the Mal was the path to the podium. 90+% of those who went over to "The Dark Side" that I know have returned to the gsd.

Yes, Missbeeb, schutzhund clubs in the US tend to be predominantly female. Don't know why--just is. But, then, so are most of the competitors in AKC Obedience, flyball, agility, etc. I would not be at all surprised if it is the same among equestrians.

by RLHAR on 03 April 2009 - 17:04

I like my ugly little working dog. She makes me happy. :D

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