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I know! All the pictures look AI generated...which makes me wonder about the content. 🧐 I've noticed the huge number of similar dog info websites proliferating over the years since Covid, that seem to be more about generating clicks and ads, based on the same sort of mushy verbiage that all...

PS: speaking or rabbit holes and kavkaz dogs... Did you know the original goldens had some mixed in from a traveling Russian circus? I was scrolling this site, saw a picture of Golden Retriever listed in the Molosser 3 group...(wut?)... https://molosserdogs.com/view-article/golden-retriever

Looks like fun! https://www.happyratters.com/ Another example of the trend in fun dog sport that I see springing up,in addition to that tied to AKC. Which in turn spurs AKC to be more competitive in "just fun"... https://www.sddogsportsclub.com/class-offerings/get-to-know-specialty-classes

Wow, just thinking through the drive and working characteristics of those combos is intriguing. Another example of how dogs are bred to purpose, like the original Dobermann, or the Rhodesian Ridgeback, of the various versions of Austrailian sheep and cattle dogs. @Nordika what amount of those...

Very interesting! I did not know the BRT came partly from the Caucausian Shepherd, which is another Foundation Breed going back 2000 years bred to do a hard job; "go kill the wolf!" I recall reading the Red Army favored the Ovcharka as prison guard dogs in the Gulag. Very intimidating!

Thanks @Oh Little Oji since you have experience in a whole 'nother world of breeders building dogs, lessons learned. So I was hoping you'd weigh in. "Gamebred" had to look that up: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/hunters/gamedog.htm Zephyr is the one helping you train Cosmo thst your wife and...

Saw this a couple days ago... Dumb to have dog off leash. Dumber to have dog off leash without a bulletproof recall. Dumb to be hiking off leash in bear country. Dumb to film and post this. Sigh. So much dumb, the people. "They can cause a bear to become defensive and chase the dog, and often...

Oh. My. Gawd. Thank you for this context...@Nordika Yeah. I would not even step foot on your island, much less come to the door...😉 Ok, no more well meant advice by me on "how to" strong dogs...🤣 PS: BRT and Ovcharka, yep. Not on my old guy list for "one more big dog"...🧐

I'd have to see another angle on the bear. Almost looks like a lost juvenile, not an adult predating...but yeah. Malemute mix at least based on size is my general rescue owner/suburban dogpark dog guy guess. Dog just achieved hero status. Love Adam Corolla. He's considered by many as the...

Thanks @Ravenbird As I think about the conversation about over in-breeding for looks, Popular Sire, loss of working temperament...and doing some reading in other breed forums, other places... Its clear that this has been an ongoing concern among the best of the breeders that do both, and that...

Thanks! My flip reply, corrected...🙌 you can call me Forrest. How much can you also tell in temperament, as in the fearful-confident scale that @Ravenbird was discussing? And by when? I'm impressed by the protocol that seems most common- in dobe world, that the breeder picks the dog for the buyer.

Was doing some searching on SD science per @Ravenbird post today on a comment by Martha Hoffman, who studies SD from Shelter Dogs. One thing I notice is some "gatekeeping" on the topic in various places, well meant advice, in some cases. Here is a PhD Dissertation in Philosophy on that very...

Well that "bring your own" tactic would be one way to be sure there are enough class dogs for one or two dogs to get a Major, correct? If you are working in a big enough regional show with a "known judge with preference for what you the breeder who have developed," thats tactic in combination...

Thanks @Ravenbird for sharing Hoffman's research into Bali dogs, and the Service Dog connection. I've been dog-geeking-out on "breeding for temperament" including drilling down on selection, early learning in the two big programs that have been around longest, Guide Dogs, and Canine Companions...

Thanks! Missed that, d'oh! Very helpful! Basically a wallk at heel to and fro, from behind, and again filmed from the side. Easy! There is a pre-screening form to complete as well, once you dig further. https://redcap.bmi.osumc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=abvmGhMFVh Ok, who else is in? PS: for...

And why sly rescues will say "lab mix" on the adoption papers...🤣

Thanks @Rits Jerks "breaking the major"...would really rile me, after all the hard work and $$$ invested. I honestly don't know how you and other responsible breedrs do it. But I thank you for the education you share for the betterment of the breed! I guess I could say I'm free-riding learning...

PS: I dont think I have met a Rottie that wasn't a sweetie. Most pitties too. Just gotta be aware of the broken ones.

Omg too cute!

Thanks @Rits And can you explain for the noob here "what is a major" and how does that work for the person considering showing in confirmation for first time? There is this, but it is confusing, with no insight into the practical reality as to how to strategize to get there...