Any knowledge of Peaks Brook GS????

Nire721 · 09-28-2011, 04:32 PM

We are currently looking into getting a puppy from here and was hoping for some second opinions. We are interested in a companion dog whom we could maybe start training for Schutzhund.

Nire721 · 09-28-2011, 04:51 PM

Sorry Peakes Brook

Good_Karma · 09-28-2011, 05:06 PM

I have a Peakes Brook puppy! Niko is just over two years old. He's super food motivated, absolutely gorgeous, physically sound and healthy, slightly over the standard for height and weight. I have zero experience with Schutzhund, but Niko has been very easy to train in obedience and we are getting into Nose Work too, which he seems to like a LOT.

Niko is a great athlete too, we run six miles a day together.

His only issues are dog reactivity (we had some bad experiences when he was a puppy) and some under-confidence (which we are working on and have made big improvements).

Niko was not only my first GSD, he and my other dog Rosa were my first dogs I have ever owned, so any of his temperament faults could be blamed on my inexperience!

Niko is the product of a Tyger-Darby mating. He's very affectionate with his family and loves to give kisses.

Rebecca is the breeder, and I really like her too. She's very good at keeping up with us, we are Facebook friends

and she loves to get Niko updates!

Jessiewessie99 · 09-28-2011, 05:12 PM

Niko is a so handsome. Molly is drooling.lol

Oh and that Tyger is VERY handsome!!

Nire721 · 09-28-2011, 07:24 PM

Thanks so much, we have talked about getting a dog for years and are so excited that it's finally time! Nico is so beautiful, well done Good Karma

**Castlemaid** · 09-28-2011, 07:41 PM

If you are serious about doing Schutzhund, even if you are only serious about doing it for fun, I strongly suggest that you look at working lines, even with Nico's awesome obedience and the high personal ethics and support from the breeder. The probability of American Showlines having the appropriate balance of drives for all three phases is, actually, quite low, as for over 30 years and more, those drives have been lost. Even in working lines it is a tricky balance and an art to maintain in successive breedings.

You really don't see American showlines doing Schutzhund, and there is a reason for that - not to say that they don't make awesome running companions and great family pets.

trudy · 09-29-2011, 10:22 AM

I have seen a few dogs from Rebecca and they were nice, very nice with good temperment. I know she is VERY fussy about testing for all health concerns. I don't know her or her dogs personally but for my self would consider her if I were in the market...of course I am not into schutzhund, not my thing, but herding, obedience, show and great family pet for sure...and as a general deterrent to people, they are very much German Shepherd dogs, so to most people that is enough to move elsewhere

robk · 10-01-2011, 08:23 PM

Just by the reviewing the website they look like very beautiful show line dogs. They might make very lovely pets. However, I agree with Lucia, if you are at all interested in schutzhund look into working lines.

Kayos and Havoc · 10-01-2011, 09:14 PM

Saw a few Peakes brook dogs at the GSDCA Nationals in the agility ring. They were nice dogs and performed well. Don't know how they would do in SchH.

09-28-2011, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nire721 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3	Any knowledge of Peaks Brook GS???? We are currently looking into getting a puppy from here and was hoping for some second opinions. We are interested in a companion dog whom we could maybe start training for Schutzhund.

09-28-2011, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	I have a Peakes Brook puppy! Niko is just over two years old. He's super food motivated, absolutely gorgeous, physically sound and healthy, slightly over the standard for height and weight. I have zero experience with Schutzhund, but Niko has been very easy to train in obedience and we are getting into Nose Work too, which he seems to like a LOT. Niko is a great athlete too, we run six miles a day together. His only issues are dog reactivity (we had some bad experiences when he was a puppy) and some under-confidence (which we are working on and have made big improvements). Niko was not only my first GSD, he and my other dog Rosa were my first dogs I have ever owned, so any of his temperament faults could be blamed on my inexperience! Niko is the product of a Tyger-Darby mating. He's very affectionate with his family and loves to give kisses. Rebecca is the breeder, and I really like her too. She's very good at keeping up with us, we are Facebook friends and she loves to get Niko updates! __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

09-28-2011, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Niko is a so handsome. Molly is drooling.lol Oh and that Tyger is VERY handsome!! __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan Last edited by Jessiewessie99; 09-28-2011 at 05:14 PM.

09-28-2011, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,088	If you are serious about doing Schutzhund, even if you are only serious about doing it for fun, I strongly suggest that you look at working lines, even with Nico's awesome obedience and the high personal ethics and support from the breeder. The probability of American Showlines having the appropriate balance of drives for all three phases is, actually, quite low, as for over 30 years and more, those drives have been lost. Even in working lines it is a tricky balance and an art to maintain in successive breedings. You really don't see American showlines doing Schutzhund, and there is a reason for that - not to say that they don't make awesome running companions and great family pets. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

10-01-2011, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Saw a few Peakes brook dogs at the GSDCA Nationals in the agility ring. They were nice dogs and performed well. Don't know how they would do in SchH. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

09-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nire721 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3	Sorry Peakes Brook

09-28-2011, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nire721 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3	Thanks so much, we have talked about getting a dog for years and are so excited that it's finally time! Nico is so beautiful, well done Good Karma

09-29-2011, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
trudy Master Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 920	I have seen a few dogs from Rebecca and they were nice, very nice with good temperment. I know she is VERY fussy about testing for all health concerns. I don't know her or her dogs personally but for my self would consider her if I were in the market...of course I am not into schutzhund, not my thing, but herding, obedience, show and great family pet for sure...and as a general deterrent to people, they are very much German Shepherd dogs, so to most people that is enough to move elsewhere

10-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
robk Master Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 571	Just by the reviewing the website they look like very beautiful show line dogs. They might make very lovely pets. However, I agree with Lucia, if you are at all interested in schutzhund look into working lines.

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