Versailles Pedigree

[Shaina]

Now that I've got all my paperwork back in the mail and such, I thought it'd be interesting to get peoples thoughts on her pedigree. I know I think she's a great dog, but I still don't quite get pedigrees and would love to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly... dun dun dun! Just for fun more than anything else from people who know what they're looking at. Pretty much the only dog I know about are Wum, Ellute and Tom, and even that is limited. I have heard negatives on some of the hips in the pedigree, but I'm just hoping for the best on that.

I'd love to hear thoughts on what genetics say she should be! LOL

Versailles von zur Bindenburg - German Shepherd Dog

[cliffson1]

Some very nice individual dogs in this pedigree with strong elements of sport and strong elements of real.

[Shaina]

Awesome, thanks for the response!

[BlackthornGSD]

I didn't see any reason for special concern about the hips in any of the dogs in the pedigree. I'm curious what dogs were you told could produce hip problems?

[Shaina]

Pm'd you

[Shaina]

It's been a while.. curious if I could get any other thoughts now that she is older? Just find it interesting to see what people would expect versus what I have.

[BlackthornGSD]

Why don't you give us your thoughts now that she's older? She's such a baby, though. I think she really won't be "herself" until she's almost 2.

[Shaina]

Very high prey drive, can be a little over the top and frantic at times which requires some extra work. Doesn't have a great "off switch" in the house but is manageable with patience. Strong nerve, nice level of aggression in protection work but off the field is a tad overly social. Definitely more sport elements than "real" elements so far, but definitely see the potential to bring more suspicion as she matures. Strong drive to perform obedience for both food and the toy. Does not have a naturally full grip but that is something that can be fixed. Very vocal. No handler aggression issues. Absolutely no end to her willingness to be out doing something.. after running, training, playing, she is still ready to do something. One day off causes frustration and it makes me work pretty hard to tire her out. Strong, confident bark and takes stress well. VERY nice female and I am excited to see her mature.


Edit: I am going to get her prelim xrays for her hips here within the next few weeks. I don't have any concerns but am curious to see how they are developing. Her health overall is excellent.

[vom Eisenherz]

Hi Shaina!

Sometimes what you're seeing as hectic and frantic can be a training/handling issue. Often, the "standard" way to start pups in bitework can contribute to this issue. It can usually be corrected. JME.

New pics?

[Shaina]

Haha... we are certainly working on the behavior. It is something I'd like to get under control and we are getting there, but I do not personally believe it is something I am doing wrong.. she is just very eager for a few things - bite work, her ball, and the swimming pool. When I get her out of the pool she will be trembling terribly and whines nonstop. It is just an over the top drive state that I have yet to break.. but we'll get there. I do not believe it is contributed to bite work but I could be wrong.