[cassadee7]

Quite some time ago, I had a conversation with a DDR breeder I was considering. They are not a kennel that works their dogs (they purchase breeding stock already titled or send them out to be titled). I asked this breeder if any of her pups go to work in the police force and they said,

"oh NO. None of them! Those people want a dog who will bite ANYTHING and I won't breed for that!"

Thoughts on this statement?

 

[BlackGSD]

"Thoughts on this statement":

:rolleyes2::spittingcoffee::rofl:

 

[AbbyK9]

What Tracy said.

 

[cassadee7]

I agree it is crazy. I had no response to it. But why on earth would a breeder even say this?

 

[BlackGSD]

"Why would a breeder even say this?":

Because they're STUPID!

 

[Castlemaid]

This is a big issue with many breeders who don't work their own dogs: they do NOT understand temperament and drives.

 

[Samba]

and I assume their dogs won't bite anything.

 

[BlackGSD]

and I assume their dogs won't bite anything.

Probably the type that wouldn't bite a helper if he had a steak tied to his arm.

 

[Klamari]

"Why would a breeder even say this?":

Because they're STUPID!

HAHAHA!!!! I dont think there's any better way to say it!

 

[Castlemaid]

This is like a "breeder" website I saw. They were saying that they maintain the working drives of the dogs they breed by evaluating their tug play.

No, they won't do Schutzhund or any bite-training because they have a young child, and teaching their dogs to bit is to much of a risk - but they can tell everyting they need to know about their dogs by playing tug with them.

In other words - they just admited that their dogs are are too unstable for bite work.

How very reassuring!

 

[KZoppa]

Bahahahahahahaah!!!!!! Omg!!!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!!

 

[BlackPuppy]

Some of them do "bite anything".

I've heard the stories where the police dog bit the bystander instead of chasing the perp.

 

[BlackGSD]

True, but often dogs like that don't last long on the street.

 

[cassadee7]

LOL!! You guys are good

 

[cliffson1]

The people who have the strongest opinions about working dogs like police, are usually the ones that don't work dogs or somebody told them something.....gives a whole new meaning to opinions are_____ ______, !

 

[Konotashi]

*Cough*

Ummm....

 

[Hunther's Dad]

The people who have the strongest opinions about working dogs like police, are usually the ones that don't work dogs or somebody told them something.....gives a whole new meaning to opinions are_____ ______, !

This. One training group I used to hang with gave the impression that they thought Schutzhund people spend all their time discussing which brand of rubber hose was best for beating your dog.

 

[Castlemaid]

This. One training group I used to hang with gave the impression that they thought Schutzhund people spend all their time discussing which brand of rubber hose was best for beating your dog.

Well, how ELSE are ya gonna get that high level of Obedience?

Personally, I recommend the heavy duty rubber hoses - they stay flexible even in very cold weather. :smirk:

 

[ST33L3R]

How about a coat hanger??? lighter and easier on the arms....lol

 

[mygermanshepherdkiba]

............................................. :-S...............hmmmm