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by Gemini on 27 September 2010 - 18:09
by charlie319 on 27 September 2010 - 18:09
Well, we're getting into semantics here. BYB seems to be a term used to define those who are not breeding as part of the industry. IMPO, puppy mills are more to blame for the number of dogs in in shelters than a person who puts out one or two litters per year (that is one per bitch, per year), Now, that would open the converstion to what constitutes a puppy-mill. And even then, the bigger problem involves owners who fail to properly secure and/or supervise their un-neutered pets to avoid unwanted pregnancies. But I digress.
I've met BYB's that put a lot of forethought into the health and development of their animals and what lines they will cross their dogs with, and I've met folks who happen to haphazzardly own a male and a female and just let them breed. These are two different enterprises and the OP seems to be the former.
Given the fact that a good number of the posters here either show or "work" (as in sport) their dogs, I can understand the mindset. However, even in working litters you will have one or two pups more suited for the pet environment. Most pet homes will not pay the asking price for a working (or show) lines pup of substantial quality and the ideas set forth only ensure that the GSD continues losing ground as the dog of choice for families.
The important thing is to have a plan, and standards, as to what you are wanting to develop into your ideal of the GSD without straying from the breed conformation. More importantly, the OP seems to have a handle on the fact that she's not an authority on breeding and is not shy about asking for help/guidance. Those who want to help the breed should try to help rather than condemn her.
My suggestion to her would be to join a working dog club and get her dogs some tittles to enhance the desirability factor among potential buyers.
by Gemini on 27 September 2010 - 21:09
by Slamdunc on 27 September 2010 - 22:09
by Blkdog on 27 September 2010 - 23:09
by Gemini on 27 September 2010 - 23:09
by starrchar on 28 September 2010 - 01:09
by charlie319 on 28 September 2010 - 02:09
If she's breeding good dependable dogs that are physically correct, good around the family and protective of them and the home, she's doing a good job for a particular market that is not interested in a show dog or a little OCD prey-monster. With some luck, her customers may decide that their next dog will be a Schutzhund/PSA/KNPV/SAR dog.
THe other item to consider is that we should not so much sell the dogs, but place them in a situation where they and their owners will be successful. That's plain Marketing 101.
Think of it as an "entry-level" GSD.
by Slamdunc on 28 September 2010 - 03:09
Are you referring to the Marko vom Cellerand that was born in 1968? It would be hard to find dogs these days with marko in the pedigree. He was a great dog known for producing great working dogs with excellent, dark pigment. Marko produced a lot of black or bi color dogs and was used to enhance pigment and working ability. My female is line bred on Oldo and Xento Maineiche and has Marko in her 4th and 5th generation. She's 11 1/2 now now and I don't think you'll find many dogs with Marko in the first 5 generations any more.
Jim
by Jenni78 on 28 September 2010 - 13:09
As a side note, what am I considered?
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