Czech Bloodlines. - Page 1

"We are offering puppies from excellent working bloodlines. We are expecting from this litter good health, well balanced drives, hardnes ,courage and good nerves.

These pups carry old fashion Czech bloodline - very hard to find these days with very powerful dogs in pedigree"

I came across a ad for puppies but didnt understand the the "Czech Bloodline" bit. I have heard you all mention american show lines and german lines and "alsation" lines but i never heard anyone talk about czech bloodlines. I picked up they must be a working line cause the ad goes on about that their pups could be good police dogs.

Is there any major difference than other working lines?

I dont mean to cause any bitching i just want to know more about the lines. Am sure someone will have a rant and rave but can we please ignore them and just concentrate on my question about "bloodlines"

There is this previous thread about the foundation dogs of what is called old Czech GSD bloodline.
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/forum/19089.html?pagen=9#36108

That's a long thread to follow, but you'll probably get the info you're looking for.  In a nutshell, these were the border patrol dogs and the lines remained more pure than any other.  Their breeding practises were very strict, so the lines were not watered down.  Prager would be the one to ask as he was the first person, along with a partner, to bring these dogs out of the Czech Republic.  I'm sure if he sees this thread, he'll be happy to comment!

Just like the other lines, you have good and not so good. A good dog is a good dog no matter what the lines or breed. I don't care if it is w german working lines or Cz. The main thing is learning what specific dogs produce and what you want. I personally know what I want in a dog and know where to find it, whether it is SV or CZ I think some people interested in "Cz border patrol dogs" should do some research. Find out who was actually in charge of breeding, when other people took over and how the breedings changed. It's also beneficial to look at who is supposedly breeding those lines today and what they produce. Whether you are looking for a sport or k9 prospect, you have to ask yourself why you barely ever see their kennel name at trials, in the scoreboard section of sport magazines, or with police departments. If the so-called breeder has as many litters as they advertise, you have to wonder why barely any of them are more than a pet.

Sam, while I don't disagree, that's not what the OP was asking.  He's trying to learn about lines, where they come from and what makes them different.  That's a good place to start learning.  When you throw in that any dog can be a good dog, you're right, but he needs a starting point!  And some lines produce certain things that other don't, on a more consistent basis.

I thought I was giving my opinion. I didn't know I was supposed to summarize why everyone as a whole thinks they are "special"

Touche, that's your opinion and that's the heading of the post.  The questions asked within were more pointed.  He's looking for answers as to different bloodlines and what makes them different.

His sincere question ended with:
I dont mean to cause any bitching i just want to know more about the lines. Am sure someone will have a rant and rave but can we please ignore them and just concentrate on my question about "bloodlines"

Sorry i have just re-read my heading and it does sound like i am asking something totally different from my question. I'll change the heading slightly. I'll take out the bit "Why are they special?"

I looked at several lines and chose the Czech three years ago. A distinctly different shepherd than I've had before. I love the Czech.

GSDtravels-"Where do they come from?". Dead ddr dogs.