Why DDR Dogs??? - Page 4

Jyl,

I am thankful for you posting the pictures...I guess I am not so computer savvy with putting pictures here.  I have tried using photo bucket and It is not working, so I appreciate your help.   

In order as they appear...the males are Larry, Murphy and of course, Puck.  Otess vd Neptungrotte is my first DDR female, pictured after Puck, than Haike vd Schwedenschanzen and finally V Bea vom Poppitz.             

Thanks again, Jyl

Connie

Constance Krebs, RN

Spartanville Shepherds

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Here is my beautiful "Peewee" girl at 1 yr of age (100% DDR Lines)

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Here is my beautiful girl "Echo" at 5 yrs of age(3/4 DDR Lines)

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My handsome "Chevy" at 2 yrs of age (3/4 DDR Lines & Echo's son)

All of these dogs as well as my DDR/West half & half dogs ALL live in my home, are moderate drive with the exception of Chevy who is over the top like his dad who is half DDR/half West and is having a hard time matureing at 4 years of age. Both girls (and Chevy) are very social with people, the girls are dominant with other dogs, and are of moderate drives and very independant. All are nice dogs and the ones who have been bred produced Police, SAR, AKC Sport, and Companions in each litter. Never have I had a litter who was all too much for Companions. You just have to screen the homes and not sell to the first buyer.

Tina

P.S. I hope this works

Here are K-9mom's beautiful DDR dogs (I fixed he link input, I hope his is helpful)

Here is my beautiful "Peewee" girl at 1 yr of age (100% DDR Lines):

Here is my beautiful girl "Echo" at 5 yrs of age(3/4 DDR Lines):

My handsome "Chevy" at 2 yrs of age (3/4 DDR Lines & Echo's son)

You've go some gorgeous shepherds K-9mom!

Reading through the response this confirms my conversation I have with my friends in the U.S.A. that most people who buy DDR dogs buy them for looks. Seems like they have become a beauty pageant dogs over there. Looks like work has become secondary for these dogs.

Another question I have for DDR breeders. Why breed DDR dogs if you know most of your clients won't work them but rather keep them as pets. Are you not selective about whom you place your pups with? Why breed "working dogs" to be placed in pet homes? I appreciate honest answers like I breed them to make money to support my family or because as long as their is a market for them I will breed them sort of answer. Come on be honest...

djon:

          Is there a problem with enjoying the visual as well as the working of a dog?. The 2 that I have that go back are both Beautiful and strong working dogs? I guess what is your point?

Bob my point is these dogs are no longer bred for work but rather for looks. These dogs are popular because of the visual asthetics much like the showlines.

Are you saying that in EVERY litter there will be not one who is more suitable as a companion? Besides, what better work for ANY dog then to have a family who loves him that he can protect, play with the children, and be a hiking companion/protector, live comfortably, and be well cared for? To me, that is the best work of all. Just because a dog is a "pet" doesn't mean he will not be trained. I have bred several successful litters of DDR and DDR Mix lines and have had great success at finding the proper active companion homes. To be honest, I stopped breeding the West German & Hungarian Show Lines because of two litters, ALL the pups were too much for their owners, some had bitten, some were returned and I stopped breeding those lines after two litters from different parents but I would never go out and fault all the people who breed those lines and say none should be placed into companion homes. EVERY puppy is different in EVERY litter, I don't care who the parents are or what lines they are from.

I see FAR to many GSD's who are bred so over the top that the dogs are not trusted around strangers, can not be controlled in a house, or trusted off lead. Is this what you think is best for the breed in this day and age? Crazed dogs circling and barking in kennels only to come out and "play" so the owner can gain bragging rights and returned when the owner is done? May be your idea, but not mine. I guess you can own the lines you want to look the way you want them to and to do what you want them to do and I will do the same. 

 Tina

Hello djon vouvjic:

I am truly enjoying your post...  I chose to breed my female a 1/2  DDR 1/2 Czech to a full DDR (Puck) male.  I was looking for a few particular qualities that I was hoping this particular breeding would improve upon.  I like the working abilities of the Czech dogs but I prefer the structure and independence of the DDR dog. To make a long story short, the breeding was an absolute success!  I was very pleased with the puppies structure and their working qualities are over the top...  drivey, independent, and fearless.  Always ready to work.  I was extremely choosy when placing pups in homes.  These pups were bred to do a job and I let the people who inquired know they were going to be an extremely high maintenance dog that if not given a job, would likely find an unpleasant one for their owners to clean up.  I kept a male that is doing detection training.  There is absolutely no fooling this dog.  He is the best of both parents rolled into one.

here are a few of the others:

Saska Vom Noble Blake ( training for k9 in Florida)

Training for Schutzhund (Michigan)

Nitro  also training for schutzhund (Michigan)

All littermates. 

What is wrong with a wonderful looking pet?????  It sure beats the heck out of an UGLY one..  IMO. 

KIM