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03-10-2010, 06:31 AM
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Old fashioned? REALLY???
Can somebody tell me what is so old-fashioned about superlarge and oversized German Shepherds?
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03-10-2010, 06:33 AM
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Nothing. Its just a marketing ploy, like "teacup" small dogs. The "old fashioned" GSD was smaller than todays! And I don't understand the obsession with "old fashioned" in general, breeding is done for a reason and thats to improve the breed!
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03-10-2010, 06:46 AM
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And why breeding German Shepherds that are so big? I don't get it? IF they want a big dog they should get a big dane and not turn the shepherd into one.
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03-10-2010, 07:03 AM
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parts of the guarantee are interesting like: elbow problems are only genetic if both are affected, otherwise it's from an accident. dog is guaranteed for only 6 years, even though the "highlight" of their breeding program is to produce longer-lived dogs? guarantee is invalid if the dog is sold or stays with another owner (what does that mean? If I leave him with my MIL while I'm out of town no coverage?)
my favorite - guarantee is void if the animal is bred because "you've made your purchase price back and then some" |
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03-10-2010, 07:16 AM
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Yeah I just read that.... that's gotta be a joke... she can't seriously believe that it is only genetic when both hips are affected...
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03-10-2010, 09:57 AM
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That entire "first page" is a joke....I' didn't even bother to read further.
Over-sized, Old Fashioned GSD?? Laid back temperament? How many people trully know what this breed "used" to be??? They were not huge dogs, nor "laid back".......we have created them as such....not a good thing...it's a problem. JMO
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03-10-2010, 10:08 AM
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Frozen semen $2000, wow!
I do like large males but to a point.
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03-10-2010, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Not just that. Frozen semen is a no-go over here. 
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03-10-2010, 10:25 AM
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To be fair,
 has been producing extremely temperamentally/physically sound dogs for years, and have a good reputation for producing excellent "family pet" type dogs. Not saying its right or wrong, but they are not your typical "BYB" operation. They do not claim to breed working or show animals, only extremely stable family pets. And thus far, that's held true. Last edited by JeanKBBMMMAAN; 03-10-2010 at 02:53 PM. Reason: removed kennel name |
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03-10-2010, 10:27 AM
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I have removed the link in the first post.
If people want to discuss the whole "Old Fashioned" thing for the zillionth time they are welcome to, but per board rules bashing specific breeders is not allowed.
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