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by Mosemancr on 19 November 2006 - 22:11
If the Dam and Sire are both SchH3 titled, wouldnt that litter be more appealing than a SchH3 Sire and SchH1 Dam? From the last post I took that it really didn't seem to matter as long as the Female could produce to standards. To me a SchH3 Dam and Sire are far more attractive on the premise that the offspring may have a greater potential for SchH talent, or am I just "Ignorant"?
by maligator on 19 November 2006 - 22:11
It's more appealing to me. But maybe I'm ignorant too, ha :) Exception for me, if I were looking, would be if I personally knew the bitch and knew without a doubt she could obtain a three and just took a break from training to have a litter. Really hard to tell that if you don't *know* the breeder though.
by spook101 on 19 November 2006 - 22:11
The titles may play a part in the selection, but ultimately I would choose the lines the dogs are out of...the bitches lines are very important to me.
by Mosemancr on 19 November 2006 - 23:11
Spook101,
Why is it that you pay more attention the females lines? I am still fairly new to all this and would like to get a variety of opinions to take into consideration in order to build my own method, view, opinion, or outlook.
Thanks everyone!
by spook101 on 19 November 2006 - 23:11
I think a lot of people tend to look harder at the male lines when picking a dog. I think the mothers background is as or more important. Just my opinion; I'm sure there are plenty who feel different.
by KellyJ on 19 November 2006 - 23:11
Yes most people only worry about the sire when most pups tend to take more after the dam.
by Mosemancr on 19 November 2006 - 23:11
Yeah, this is something that Ive noticed and have wondered why for the longest time.
by gsdlvr2 on 20 November 2006 - 00:11
Also I believe the pups take after the dam more. I don't know why. The males are promoted more. I heavily look at the dam when considering a breeding or a purchase. Over again I see that a weak mother line may not produce what you hope for but of course I also have seen the opposite. I think all in all ,I consider the dam , 60% but again this is not a rule. Only my opinion at this time
by 4pack on 20 November 2006 - 01:11
Mom raises the pups, she is the one teaching them how to act and react. Mom is more important than dad and I know I will hear lots of "no ways" but it does make sense.
by Steel Magnolia on 20 November 2006 - 02:11
I consider it an honor to put a SchH3 on a female that is deserving of that title. The girls that I have done advanced titles on were worthy of the work and time. 'Do right by the dog..' means that you take them to their potential... I personally have seen SchH 3 females produce some very good working ability overall. Even in Germany, if the female is good, they will go to the trouble to take her to SchH 2 and / or SchH 3. Of course, if the titles are 'real' they mean a lot..
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