Working line pups

Jefferson's_GSD · 11-22-2012, 08:20 PM

Hello all. I have been looking at some sable litters in the past weeks. Not sure exactly what i'm seeing as i had a saddled male for years and have been told that working line GSD's are totally different than what we have previously had. I was also told that they tend to have a bit more energy than what we have had. Can any of you please let me know what to look for in a working line pup?

Lucy Dog · 11-22-2012, 08:43 PM

A good start would be to post potential pedigrees and let the experts analyze and give their input.

x11 · 11-22-2012, 08:46 PM

[QUOTE=Jefferson's_GSD;2636816]Hello all. I have been looking at some sable litters in the past weeks. Not sure exactly what i'm seeing as i had a saddled male for years and have been told that working line GSD's are totally different than what we have previously had. I was also told that they tend to have a bit more energy than what we have had. Can any of you please let me know what to look for in a working line pup?[/QUOTE]

working ability?

Freestep · 11-22-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefferson's_GSD

Hello all. I have been looking at some sable litters in the past weeks. Not sure exactly what i'm seeing as i had a saddled male for years and have been told that working line GSD's are totally different than what we have previously had. I was also told that they tend to have a bit more energy than what we have had. Can any of you please let me know what to look for in a working line pup?

What kind of dog do you have now? ie, what are his bloodlines and what is his temperament/personality like? Just so I have something to compare with. Working line GSDs generally have more drive and energy than their show-bred counterparts, but this is not always so.

What are you looking for in a dog? What is your lifestyle and where does a dog fit into it?

onyx'girl · 11-22-2012, 09:04 PM

WL's can also have biddability, sound nerves, athletic structure and a strong work ethic. Whenever people think of WL's it seems they surmise that they are 'high energy' but fear it....most often that energy is channeled into an easier dog to train, because it loves to learn, work and enjoy life.
Not saying it isn't the same for the SL's but really, WL's aren't to be avoided because they have drive and energy. As long as there is an off switch, it's all good!

bigd3077 · 11-22-2012, 09:10 PM

My working line pup is so good at 4 months. Is she high energy? Yes. But she is such a good dog.

Jefferson's_GSD · 11-22-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Freestep

What kind of dog do you have now? ie, what are his bloodlines and what is his temperament/personality like? Just so I have something to compare with. Working line GSDs generally have more drive and energy than their show-bred counterparts, but this is not always so.

What are you looking for in a dog? What is your lifestyle and where does a dog fit into it?

I made a mistake and said I have a male but really have a female show line (blame it on a typo,lol ). she comes from Arminius lines. We live on a 60 acre property and generally live a active life

Freestep · 11-22-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefferson's_GSD

I made a mistake and said I have a male but really have a female show line (blame it on a typo,lol ). she comes from Arminius lines. We live on a 60 acre property and generally live a active life

Sounds good so far... are you interested in SchH or other dog sports? I assume you would want to train in basic obedience/household manners at least. I have found most working line GSDs very easy to train; their drive, desire and willingness to work makes it easy. They do tend to have a lot of energy but if you have 60 acres and the dog accompanies you on daily walks/hikes or what have you, there should be plenty of opportunity to burn that energy off. What interests you in a working line as opposed to another show line dog?

NarysDad · 11-22-2012, 10:24 PM

Are you looking for a pup or are you looking for a young adult?

Jefferson's_GSD · 11-22-2012, 10:51 PM

Never thought of an young adult before. I have never been into any type of sport, but our girl now 5 years old has been fully trained in obedience and I feel that the male that comes in our home be the same

11-22-2012, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jefferson's_GSD New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville Mo Posts: 11	Working line pups Hello all. I have been looking at some sable litters in the past weeks. Not sure exactly what i'm seeing as i had a saddled male for years and have been told that working line GSD's are totally different than what we have previously had. I was also told that they tend to have a bit more energy than what we have had. Can any of you please let me know what to look for in a working line pup?

11-22-2012, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,201	WL's can also have biddability, sound nerves, athletic structure and a strong work ethic. Whenever people think of WL's it seems they surmise that they are 'high energy' but fear it....most often that energy is channeled into an easier dog to train, because it loves to learn, work and enjoy life. Not saying it isn't the same for the SL's but really, WL's aren't to be avoided because they have drive and energy. As long as there is an off switch, it's all good! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

11-22-2012, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
NarysDad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mountain Home Arkansas Posts: 461	Are you looking for a pup or are you looking for a young adult? __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life" == Winston Churchill http://www.shepherdsbydesignk9.com Narys Policia ZVV1 Faust Cierna Vdova ZVV1, BH

11-22-2012, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,945	A good start would be to post potential pedigrees and let the experts analyze and give their input.

11-22-2012, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
x11 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,258	[QUOTE=Jefferson's_GSD;2636816]Hello all. I have been looking at some sable litters in the past weeks. Not sure exactly what i'm seeing as i had a saddled male for years and have been told that working line GSD's are totally different than what we have previously had. I was also told that they tend to have a bit more energy than what we have had. Can any of you please let me know what to look for in a working line pup?[/QUOTE] working ability?

11-22-2012, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigd3077 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 166	My working line pup is so good at 4 months. Is she high energy? Yes. But she is such a good dog.

11-22-2012, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jefferson's_GSD New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville Mo Posts: 11	Never thought of an young adult before. I have never been into any type of sport, but our girl now 5 years old has been fully trained in obedience and I feel that the male that comes in our home be the same

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