Tell me about his pedigree, please

[clearcreekranch]

Ok, so I have been reading some info. on bloodlines and pedigrees and since most is still a foreign language(literally), I was wondering if any of you guys can shed some light on my boy's pedigree? I would post the link, but I am pretty computer illiterate and can't quite figure out how.

Any info would be appreciated. I have been told that his sire is Slavic working lines and that his dam is W. German possibly show lines. Can anyone tell me anything? His pedigreed name is

Wolfgang Von Ironwood.

[gagsd]

Wolfgang Von Ironwood - German Shepherd Dog

[gagsd]

Sire appears Czech/Slovak with a line through Troll Milinda that is WGr/Belgian.

Dam is German Showlines.

[clearcreekranch]

Hey, thanks for the link and info so far, and I might add, what if anything are these particular bloodlines known for? Temperament, working ability?

[carmspack]

here is Wolfgang's pedigree Wolfgang Von Ironwood - German Shepherd Dog

the sire is a eurosport import with a solid core of working czech dogs with one tap to west german working through troll milinda.

the dam is a concentration of west german show lines.

this as a pedigree is typical of efforts made to achieving a "golden middle" by putting together a representative from working lines and marrying it to show lines.

not quite the way -- you do have to understand what the names on the pedigree have to offer -- it could work -- or it could go wrong , badly.

You do not have to go to show lines to get structure. Looking at the sire's pedigree he has some good structure behind him.

Looking at the dams pedigree , in spite of the V ratings I am seeing roach backs straight upper arms , open long toed feet -- so not so much for functional good.

The dog , Wolfgang , certainly looks like he is relaxed, has an open expression , I would read him to be a trustworthy dog .

Carmen
Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

[clearcreekranch]

Thanks, Carmen. Since I am so new to this, I guess I should have asked this question a long time ago and maybe have gotten some much needed insight earlier on. I have had horses for 15 years and am just now understanding pedigrees, breeding, etc, so I know that it takes a lot of time and studying to get where you are and I appreciate the insight. What you have described is what I think his breeder was trying to achieve. I personally would have gone with the straight Czech.......

[mkinttrim]

Attached find a link to my new puppies pedigree, can you tell me something about his lineage?
Many thanks

Kande x Ivan litter

You can email me direct at mkinttrim@aol.com

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by mkinttrim

Attached find a link to my new puppies pedigree, can you tell me something about his lineage?
Many thanks

Kande x Ivan litter

You can email me direct at mkinttrim@aol.com

Your puppy appears to be American Show Lines. It appears that many of the dogs in the pedigree have herding instinct certificates, which is not the same as a title but at least shows they have some instinct towards work. Nearly all the dogs in the pedigree have OFA certified hips and elbows, which is good. I don't know much about American Show Line dogs to be able to read much else in this pedigree, though.

[mkinttrim]

Thanks Emoore, thats a good start!
Appreciate it!

[clearcreekranch]

Originally Posted by mkinttrim

Thanks Emoore, thats a good start!
Appreciate it!

You will get a lot more feedback if you start your own thread.