wanted to know which are the best showlines for breeding on with no problems - Page 1

i was wondering which german showlines , that have the best sucess , with no problems  , i love to hear what people have to say.

 I don't exactly understand what do mean by no problems. However I don't think there is a perfect line in the world. you have to choose one for a different reason than the other e.g whether you are looking for a correct size, pigment, temperament, progeny, intelligence.... Also not all VA siblings are perfect if you see and not always a repeat litter produces the same results neither do VA1 parents always produce VA 1 in their progeny, exceptions are there but..... I, however like Quantum Arminius line for males and Pakros lines for females but thats just my opinion ;)

"Quantum Arminius line for males "


  I agree wholeheartedly!

yes, i did mean health  problems, minor or gentic.  just like to know which lines are good less problems, i know all lines have there problems. but if we can reduce the problems, that sure would help the breed.

My 10-year-old Ursus Batu son has never had a sick day in his life. Recent bloodwork (chemistry and CBC) resembles that of a 5-year-old dog. His prostate is small--not evidence of prostatic hyperplasia. A recent semen collection show great numbers, motility, and morphology. He has the SV HD rating og "normal", hips are OFA "good", elbows also OFA-certified free of ED, eyes are CERF'd, Is OFA-certified clear of DM and is certified not to be a carrier of DM.

IMO, the most important thing to look for is longevity as well as freedom from genetic problems, Too many dogs are dropping dead at 3 or 4 years of age. My dog's half-brother (same dam) is 12 years old and in excellent health. Their paternal great-grandsire lived until he was past 14. Their grandsire sired several dogs who lived past the age of 14.

I prefer sticking with established VA bloodline's that consistenlty produce top animals whose lines have been vetted so heavily that many problems we talk about on this forum have been weeded out. To me this only increases your odds of breeding top shepherds. Then too there are no guarantees in life. One should never be so naive to think, even after doing your homework, that  things will turn out perfectly. Hopefully before you choose a particular bloodline make sure you take "type" into consideration.  Each of us have or should have an idea of what we expect or intend to produce in our puppies. We breed to improve and make better and in doing so we become more successful.Some people do not like to use the term type when evaluating and describing an animal, but I'll stick with the word until something more specific and better rings in my ear.

i am too am  for longevity, i have a very good female with long living lines , grand ma still alive at 17. her mom is 12.
 

thanks guys for your advise.