Describe the ideal dog for IPO

hunterisgreat · 02-24-2013, 10:03 PM

Ideal in as far as what will put maximum points on the board with proper training. Don't read too much into it. Just curious to hear peoples description of the ideal raw material that ***they*** would have if such things where in their absolute control. Size, drives, temperament, whatever you want, etc etc.

schh3fh2 · 02-25-2013, 08:42 AM

The one that fits perfect with that handler. Everyone like different traits & tendancies in dogs they like to train...What I like in my dog, someone else might think is too much in their dog.

onyx'girl · 02-25-2013, 08:50 AM

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what will put maximum points on the board with proper training

Doesn't that depend on the judge and what the judge likes to see?

hunterisgreat · 02-25-2013, 09:07 AM

lol I meant the dog that is perfect for you the individual. Not the perfect dog across the board. Yes judging may vary, but theoretically it shouldn't. So lets assume "the average judge"

Smithie86 · 02-25-2013, 10:44 AM

Depends on the handler, support team, dog and at what point you are in learning and training. How much time you have to train, etc.

What is the perfect dog today might not be the perfect dog tomorrow.

Wild Wolf · 02-25-2013, 10:52 AM

My favourite things for IPO are clear headedness, ability to cap drive, balanced drives with a strong fight/defense combo, medium to large sized (70-80lbs for a male), strong desire to work with the handler/please the handler, enthusiasm in the work.

onyx'girl · 02-25-2013, 10:52 AM

I would want power and enthusiasm, in all phases. And balance...I'd rather have a thinking dog than one that just goes thru the motions out of habit.

Wild Wolf · 02-25-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by onyx'girl

I would want power and enthusiasm, in all phases. And balance...I'd rather have a thinking dog than one that just goes thru the motions out of habit.

hunterisgreat · 02-25-2013, 10:54 AM

That's more along the lines of what I was asking for lol. Thanks

**lhczth** · 02-25-2013, 12:04 PM

I think a lot of people will say they want the same things, power, grips, willingness, drive, etc. Along with these things I tend to want high fight drive, food drive, hunt drive in a smaller athletic body. My ideal dog also does everything with joy. They will tend to have a bit of that "wow" factor.

I also must feel in balance with a dog. Not sure I can put what I mean by that into words. Then the rest is up to me as a trainer to channel their drives and ability into the performance I want.

02-24-2013, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
hunterisgreat Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,383	Describe the ideal dog for IPO Ideal in as far as what will put maximum points on the board with proper training. Don't read too much into it. Just curious to hear peoples description of the ideal raw material that *they* would have if such things where in their absolute control. Size, drives, temperament, whatever you want, etc etc. __________________ Hunter, USA trial helper, Charleston Working Dog Club Training Helper Beschützer des Jägers v. Sportwaffen, HOT, IPO1, AD, CGC Katya v. Hügelblick, HOT, IPO2, CGC SG Aska v. Ketscher Wald, 2 x SchH3, Kkl 1

02-25-2013, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
hunterisgreat Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,383	lol I meant the dog that is perfect for you the individual. Not the perfect dog across the board. Yes judging may vary, but theoretically it shouldn't. So lets assume "the average judge" __________________ Hunter, USA trial helper, Charleston Working Dog Club Training Helper Beschützer des Jägers v. Sportwaffen, HOT, IPO1, AD, CGC Katya v. Hügelblick, HOT, IPO2, CGC SG Aska v. Ketscher Wald, 2 x SchH3, Kkl 1

02-25-2013, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 4,030	Depends on the handler, support team, dog and at what point you are in learning and training. How much time you have to train, etc. What is the perfect dog today might not be the perfect dog tomorrow. __________________ www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3,FCIx4)HOT: KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3 WUSVx3, FCIx3 HOT; KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3,IPO3(BHOT) 2nd USA 2012 Nat'ls, FCI World Team

02-25-2013, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,943	My favourite things for IPO are clear headedness, ability to cap drive, balanced drives with a strong fight/defense combo, medium to large sized (70-80lbs for a male), strong desire to work with the handler/please the handler, enthusiasm in the work. __________________ ~ Angel SG S-Hunter vom Geistwasser CGN TT RATI (DM Clear) AIRPORT WILDLIFE & BIRD CONTROL K9 http://www.k9instinct.com

02-25-2013, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,204	I would want power and enthusiasm, in all phases. And balance...I'd rather have a thinking dog than one that just goes thru the motions out of habit. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

02-25-2013, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
schh3fh2 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 172	The one that fits perfect with that handler. Everyone like different traits & tendancies in dogs they like to train...What I like in my dog, someone else might think is too much in their dog.

02-25-2013, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
hunterisgreat Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,383	That's more along the lines of what I was asking for lol. Thanks __________________ Hunter, USA trial helper, Charleston Working Dog Club Training Helper Beschützer des Jägers v. Sportwaffen, HOT, IPO1, AD, CGC Katya v. Hügelblick, HOT, IPO2, CGC SG Aska v. Ketscher Wald, 2 x SchH3, Kkl 1

02-25-2013, 12:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 13,740	I think a lot of people will say they want the same things, power, grips, willingness, drive, etc. Along with these things I tend to want high fight drive, food drive, hunt drive in a smaller athletic body. My ideal dog also does everything with joy. They will tend to have a bit of that "wow" factor. I also must feel in balance with a dog. Not sure I can put what I mean by that into words. Then the rest is up to me as a trainer to channel their drives and ability into the performance I want. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

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