[Ag-eq] german shepherds

[Nella Foster]

Jody:

I think you're right about the reasons.  I don't want to make anyone mad, 
but the majority of blind people I know probably wouldn't be suitable for a 
GSD.

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "'Agricultural and Equestrean Division List'" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] german shepherds


> Hi Barb,
>
> Yes, I agree with you completely.  Tom me there is no other breed then
> shepherds.  The irony is that GDB was one of the two pioneer guide dog
> schools in America and they built their school on shepherds.
>
> I think you are right about the reasons.  I think they are picking more
> placid breeds because they are lower maintenance then shepherds.  A lab is
> content to sit under a desk all day where a shepherd would be bored. 
> think
> people have gotten more placid too and they want a breed that will match 
> the
> people.
>
> Shepherds are like race cars, they are high performance and high
> maintenance.  They are smart and they are always challenging the pack 
> leader
> like a teen ager.  That is one thing I love about them but many people 
> would
> just be dominated by this type of dog.
>
> Leader, Seeing Eye and Pilot still train shepherds but even if you request
> one they might change dogs on you if they think you are not compatible.  I
> would hate to have this happen to me while in training.
>
> JODY
>
>
>
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