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isn't DDR a German line????

Originally Posted By: onyx'girlI am looking to get a Czech/DDR(or DDR) line boy in the future. In other's experience, are these more stable in nerve and temperament than a German line? I love the black sable look, and would be getting into SchH as a newbie. New club, I am a new member, but my current dog hasn't got the temp for it. I don't want to get in over my head, and not do the dog justice. I have an eye on a breeder, but am open to this. Have been on the DDRlegends forum lurking, but as a newbe am too intimidated to ask there! Opinions are appreciated.
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i have an imported West German working-show dog. i don't know the difference between West German and DDR. i know i have this 19 month old, blk&red, easy to train, well trained, pet/companion.

 

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why would a breeder not sell a puppy to someone that wants a specific color??? for many years blk&tan was my favorite color now it's blk&red. i go to a breeder with those colors. they shouldn't sell me a puppy because i want a blk&tan or blk&red?? i think a breeder won't sell you a puppy in a certain color because they don't have the color and type of dog you want. you can go to a breeder and pick male or female and i think that's more important than color concerning how you and your puppy/dog match and how the puppy/dog matches your life style. if i go to a breeder and tell them i want a black dog and they dont have black dogs but they have a match for me. are they selling me what i want? the dog they have might be a match but it's not the color i want si am i really happy with it? you can find the color you want and the perfect match. you just need to look at other breeders.

when i bought my puppy i wanted a blk&red puppy. i didn't worry about nerves, tempermant, drive etc. i knew if i found a good breeder the puppy and i would match each other. i bought a imported working , West German show dog. he's from a full line of Schutzhund titled dogs both the males and females. when i bought my puppy i knew i wasn't going to Schutzhund title him. our dog is well trained and super friendly. outside he's very active. inside he's very calm. he retrieves, plays tug, plays with other dogs, sleeps in our bed (sometimes), when horses pass us on the trails there's no reaction. in the summer he goes to nice restaurants with us. we sit on the deck and he lays there quietly. sometimes there's other dogs on the deck but they're well trained also so there's no problem.

i picked my dog by color. i knew if i went to a good breeder there would be no problem. a good breeder, good training, makes a good dog.

Originally Posted By: luvsablesI know of a few breeders that will not sell a pup to someone who wants a specific color. A reputable breeder has the expereince to help you pick the right pup for you, especially if you want to do schutzhund. If a breeder sells a pup to someone who wants a specific color and does not take anything into consdieration that is a breeder that I would pass on, IMO they just want a sale and not looking at the best interest of the pup and potential owner.

If a pup that shows promise for the sport and it is a good match for the owner and happens to be the color you want that is great. When I was looking at the litter I got my pup from there were two that were the best match for me, one was black and one sable. I LOVE the sables and because I had the two to choose from I picked the sable but if the black was the only match for me he would have been my choice. Color is the least of your worries when buying a pup for schutzhund.

 

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that makes sense. maybe i'm taking the OP the wrong way.

Originally Posted By: Betty101I have no problem with someone that wants a particular color. I have my own preferences.

But I will only place dogs that are appropriate for the person, drive and personality wise.

I tell them what I have available that fits them and if the color/markings isn't what they prefer I understand.