[nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs

[Peggy]

I think it's because a lot of blind folks don't like using shepherds, they 
can be very head strong and stubborn ... unlike a lot of labs where 
everything is about pleasing ... shepherds can get a little snotty attitude 
that I don't think most folks don't like to work with.  Either you love 
working with shepherds or you absolutely hate it ... I've never seen an in 
between.  Not that shepherds aren't hard workers and don't like to please 
... sometimes they just get an attitude about it!!  And Wow, that is a big 
shepherd, my little girl is only about 50 pounds!!  And they aren't 
attention hounds like some but they can be attention hounds with the best of 
them, at times.  Nyla is my 2nd shepherd, have also had labs, and if at all 
possible I would love to keep working shepherds, I love them, they are by 
far "my" favorite breed.  I had two labs before as well and loved them too 
but just prefer shepherds ... my own personal choice and my two cents worth 
...



-----Original Message----- 
From: Marion Gwizdala
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:29 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs

Mark,
    My German Shepherd is a very unique dog from most of what people are
accustom to seeing, since he is directly from German stock. His sire was a
European champion. Actually, Sergeant is a Polish Shepherd! (grin) His face
is predominatly black, he stands 30 inches at the shoulders, and weighs in
at just under 110 pounds. I expect him to fill out to about 125 pounds. his
front paws are the size of my hands and I have pretty big hands! He is
certainly a handful to work; then, again, they say that runs down the leash!
Good luck with your Shepherd!

Fraternally yours,
marion Gwizdala



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:35 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs


> Shepard Guide Dogs
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> Does anyone know why guide dog training schools have gotten away from 
> training shepherds?
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> I have always wanted to get a GSD because I just think they are amazing. 
> Also, I am hoping that it won't be a food hound, or attention hound. 
> Hopefully, people won't want to pat the dog that looks like it could eat 
> them for a snack. Just kidding, Fidelco isn't giving me a guide Grizzly 
> Bear. I just hope the dog I get is not an attention magnet.
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> Mark J. Cadigan
> Electrical Engineering Department
> Suffolk University
> kramc11 at gmail.com
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