[Ag-eq] german shepherds

[Mike Sivill]

They didn't stop altogether. I have a german shepherd dog guide right now
from the Seeing Eye. She is wonderful and my intention was the same that
people would think she looked scary and not want to pet her. I was wrong. 
I Don't think they make a guide dog that's not cute. 

I think one of the reasons that Guide Dogs stopped using them was that they
can be very aggressive  as a breed and are prone to hip displasia, which the
Seeing Eye has apparently bred out over many decades. Actually my shepherd
is very vocal and protective and I can see how that could be a problem if it
were  out of control. 

Mike and Ruby

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Subject: [Ag-eq] german shepherds



Why did they stop using germen shepherds as guide dogs.  I always wanted
one, if I needed it. 

Did they think they look to scarry, or was there something to do with
temperment. I know that goldens are sweet loveable dogs, and people think
they can come up and pet them, but with a shepherd, people seem to walk on
the other side of the street.  they think they are mean, but living in an un
safe neiborhood I would want people to leave me be.  If you have a golden
the bad guys would think nothing of jumping you, but with a shepherd they
might think twice.  that is why people get pitbulls. 



I wish they would bring them back. 



Barb 

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