Czeh vs American vs DDR - Page 1

The following will be broad generalizations.

Czech dogs are simply dogs imported from The Czech Republic. DDR dogs do not really exisit any more, however, dogs from DDR "lines" do exist. Both Czech and DDR LINED dogs stem from the dogs that were used in East Germany and Czechloslavakia (two of the larger Eastern Bloc nations before the wall came down). Many of these dogs are from the old border patrol lines which tend to be smaller in size than American lined dogs but heavier bone and tend to be known for the block type heads. They also have less angulation. These dogs were bred to endure the harsh climate and terrain of the border region and also to patrol the borders between the East and West. DDR and Czech lines are quite similar in looks, personality and work ethic.

American line dogs have been bred for many generations primarily for the show ring. Structurally and personailty wise they are far different than the Czech/DDR. Am lines tend to be larger, longer and more angulated.

Many American line dogs compete in OB, Agility and Herding mostly smaller flocks 3-30. DDR/Czech lines tend to work in SCH, Police, Military and German (tending) style herding (huge flocks 200-1000+). There are very few venues for tending in North America but Europe (to the best of my understanding) still has many active herding farms with the larger flocks that are not common in North America.This is jmo

 And the quiz wlll be on Tuesday. With an extra points essay question, Why do they call the American Showline Shepherd's, ASSes?

 geordiegaviino, not to many do herding anymore.   A lot of us like to do other work, Schutzhund, personal protection, PSA, Ring sports, KNPV, etc.  You don't see too many American lines in there do you?

WHAT KIND OF AMERICANS ARE YOU IF YOU DON'T BUY AMERICAN-MADE!!!!!!  I drive a Ford truck and I am going to buy an American Shepherd to be a patriot.  You losers!