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can anybody tell me more info on the DDR bloodline and what makes it so and and what makes it bad.
Also tell me what makes people want them so bad

Ewww, the elusive albino turd.

We used to have this guy on the board, that gave a very good answer as to what DDR dogs are like, his name was Don.

He said, and I quote;

This was a broad question!  I believe the person was looking for a broad answer.  The person is asking us to stereotype the different lines as a whole.  I think when you loop them all as a whole they are a bit different.  So I am going to give my 2 cents.

As a whole, I think that the DDR dogs are less drivey, a bit more sharp, and tend to be better at home protection and personal protection than they are at SchH and ring,etc.

You have to look at why and what the lines were bred for.  I am going to take the Czech kennel, Pohranicni straze, as an example.  Their breeding program was to produce dogs for the border patrol.  I don't think that they were too worried about a genetic full grip, insane drive, and a retrieve that was fast from start to finish.  They started their base from DDR dogs.  Dogs that had a good balance.  Dogs that had a bit of sharpness to them.

It all depends on what you want.  Myselfmostly , I like a good mix of Czech dogs with a few DDR dogs in a pedigree.  Look at a lot of what the Czechs are doing with their breedings.  I'm seeing more and more west German working lines being thrown into their breedings.  

As to the question someone asked of why Johnsk9 still breeds them, the answer is simple.  Not everyone wants or needs a dog for sport.  Everyone wants breeders to put titles on their dogs.  I think that is great.  But what about the person that just wants a good shepherd that doesn't cost $1000-$2500 for a pet puppy.  Anybody who's anybody is going to charge more because their dogs are titled.  So it's a catch 22.  We look down on people for breeding great lines that are not titled.  We tell them they shouldn't be breeding.  So they don't.  The people look elsewhere and find some peice of s#it in the local paper for $300 from a breeder that doesn't even know what DDR stands for.  This is not a way to better our breed!  I've gotten off the subject a bit so I'll shut my mouth and get off my soap box.    8>) 


There are a few old threads on DDR dogs if you want to do a search, this quote was taken from this thread, :)  Hope this helps some.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=105314&pagen=6

BTW, I have a DDR dog, and I think he was spot on. :) (except about them being cheaper! Not so!)

That guy was a moron

Ya he was, but he was cute!

What DDR stud is producing quality dogs? Are there any pure DDR dogs available? I believe it was a fad just like all the czech dogs being brought over here now. Not saying you won't find good dogs...just that they are all mixed together now!

RS, I heard Don is at a mental health resort in Chatham. I believe it's called the Wheels River Inn.--------------------Judron, I saw a DDR dog in Washington when I was searching for Bigfoot

Chaz, really!  I'll have to go visit him, next time I'm in town.  Poor guy, I do hope he gets his act together.

 

- Kt484, here is another thread, much more positive about the DDR dog!

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=244761

 

RS...tell me more about your dog.  Pro, cons and general overall of yours.

east germany doesn't exist any longer...........not since the wall came down - 9 November 1989