BYC Café

[pennyJo1960]

They have their places CKC, UKC have been around forever I prefer the German eastern European .. cannot prove sound mind and body? not akc obedience Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog.” It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners it is to Hold not Harm proves solid mind prior to breeding

 

[ShrekDawg]

They have their places CKC, UKC have been around forever I prefer the German eastern European .. cannot prove sound mind and body? not akc obedience Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog.” It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners it is to Hold not Harm proves solid mind prior to breeding

Ah okay. Sorry, I thought you meant the AKC in general (maybe you meant both?) but I can see how they could ruin the shepherd breeds especially.

I actually have heard those terms, I love watching Schutzhund, french ring, IPO, protection, etc. etc. On YouTube and I used to look into all the German Shepherd lines. There are a surprising amount of different lines. Anyway, in doing all that, I did learn about Germany's policies. GSDs have to pass a Schutzhund or IPO test to a certain level, right? And do they have to pass a herding one too? I can't remember. But I do remember being really impressed that they had to pass such strict standards before being bred. Now, of course, there were people that said that the tests were really easy and it didn't mean the dog could actually work. But still, it is SOMETHING at least. It proves they aren't completely worthless. AKC doesn't make you do anything like that. America in general also allows any BYB to breed, something that would never happen there. So I can see why you would think AKC ruins the breeds. Even like border collies can't work and probably spaniels etc can't work. Now, are those GSD standards of having to pass the tests applicable to the Belgian dogs too??

I really hope in particular the Malinois doesn't become some c*** watered down lazy pet. Because that would be a real shame. Because they are SO high drive and such incredibly working dogs. Much more drive thannthe other 3, right? They are like GO GO GO all the time, which is why I can't own one, but seem like incredible dogs that would do anything for you. And I think that crazy high drive and energy is what makes the breed. Would be a shame to lose it.

So I can see where you are coming from.

But at the same time, it would be great to see the Belgian Shepherds and a lot of the other breeds on the FSS list become more popular here.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hard core border collie or american shepard people have pulled out of akc now

 

[ShrekDawg]

Hard core border collie or american shepard people have pulled out of akc now

Wow really? I hadn't realized that. So are there not as many showing now?

 

[ShrekDawg]

Made cherry pie

 

[pennyJo1960]

I was forced to retire call is surrender my body is shot if i stop can't see to do allot
thew stroke kinda did it's job but think in many ways has started questioning too much of the game we believed breed to build a better dog Sound Mind and Body to many want to play God think they know what is best for the breeds like they know so much

 

[ShrekDawg]

I was forced to retire call is surrender my body is shot if i stop can't see to do allot
thew stroke kinda did it's job but think in many ways has started questioning too much of the game we believed breed to build a better dog Sound Mind and Body to many want to play God think they know what is best for the breeds like they know so much

Aww that stinks!

But you are absolutely right! And people breed for extremes too

 

[pennyJo1960]

@Farmer Connie has this thing going like photo's of food this is mine tonight
itallian bread garlic butter pasta to be cooked 11 minutes no more spaghetti sauce from 2 cans sausage and burger added, garlic, itallian seasoning and crushed red pepper among other things

 

[ronott1]

Made cherry pie

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Looks very Tasty!

 

[ronott1]

@Farmer Connie has this thing going like photo's of food this is mine tonight
itallian bread garlic butter pasta to be cooked 11 minutes no more spaghetti sauce from 2 cans sausage and burger added, garlic, itallian seasoning and crushed red pepper among other things

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Is that for the contest she is running?
Looks like a great dinner!