[Ag-eq] german shepherds

[Susan Roe]

I think one of the reasons shepherds have been fading as dog guides is 
because it is getting harder to find smaller shepherds.  The average weight 
size for a dog guide is around 60 pounds.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
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Subject: [Ag-eq] german shepherds


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> Why did they stop using germen shepherds as guide dogs. I always wanted 
> one, if I needed it.
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> 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.
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> I wish they would bring them back.
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> Barb
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