Since it's been mentioned- can anyone define what a "World Class Dog" is? - Page 4

GSDPack...the bigger question is...Can that cat do a "Meow and Hold"? Can that cat track?  Lets see some stacked pics!

Don't you know Gildaf?
Just trust what GSDPACK says,
that cat is a World Class Working Cat!

Rik,
I agree with you completely about doing not saying!
At the end of the day, talk is cheap, facts are priceless!

I dont think anyone can determine that a liiter will be able to do sport or police work until they are evaluated and worked. I have only put a SCh 1 on a dog and a ring one on another so I 'm not a big competitor either. I have trained many police K9s and can tell you that some dogs you think are going to do great don't and others you think are going to crap out turn into top dogs. I think genetics have alot to do with it but I also feel that good handling and training make up about 50 % of the total package, maybe more. I have seen puppies from outstanding breedings turn into mush. SO to answer your question my opinion is it's impossible to tell what you are going to get until you get it, got it?  LOL

Very true, Dogz and Rik. Those who can do...............

That cat has the potential to be hit by a car. ;]

or have it's tail shortned by a fan belt.

Rik

Awh... hit my heart.. I am only glad she doesn't go on a road.. but her hunting skills are fantastic! which pisses me off.

I am training a dog, a female that has a potential, so yes, I agree one has to train the dog...... Just the other day I talked about this dog with the breeder and I told her I am the weakest link of this partnership her and I have. I told her if somebody much, much better got this dog in their hands, she could make it so darn far.... but I guess I am the privilidged one to get flipped off by her (the wanderful Lena)sometimes.
World class dogs have to have the heart, the ethics, the strong working desire and a handler good enough to show it all!


It is the dog, the training the dedicationa and the results! And all at the top level......



Even hit by a car with a tail like a bobcat...she is still the "world class" pain in my you know what cat! 

GSDPACK,
That is usually the curse of most dogs with awesome potential.
They get stuck with "G" handlers/trainers
You know, the average trainer that has to work/school for a living etc.

Nothing but respect for the people that can pull V across the board at a National level etc,
but I just don't have the time nor dedication I suppose to dedicate to being "perfect".

The dog must bring most of it, but the handler must mold the clay into something.

GSDPACK, I agree with you. Just to tell you a story.....CHAPTER 1. It was the middle of summer when men were men and women knew how to cook. I went to pick up my puppy from the breeder's club. I had second pick behind a club member. The sun was shining and the air felt like a Swedish massage after using a 12 pack of Magnums. I knew the day was going to be great because I was wearing my favorite adidas pants and a tight shirt that left nothing to the imagination....LET'S SKIP AHEAD. You can buy the book! CHAPTER 19. The club member took the pup I wanted. When I returned 4 months later, I looked better than ever, but it was funny how much better my pup was. Environment + training mean a lot.