[nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs

[Larry D. Keeler]

I will also respond to the bite thing, I don't know?  she hasn't had lunch 
yet!  Or, no, but I do!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs


> Mark,
>    I was walking into the Walgreen's in my neighborhood as a father and 
> his child were walking out. The kid said, "Look, Daddy, a horse!" I've 
> often thought of getting a saddle for him or hooking him up to a wagon. 
> The way he pulls, the wagon might be a good option! (grin)
>    I get a lot of comments about him, the most common of which is, "He is 
> stunning!" When people ask, "Does he bite?" I generally reply, 'I'm not 
> sure, would you like to help me find out?" Actually, I don't; however, 
> unlike my wife's Golden/Lab who is absolutely adorable and people 
> sometimes pet her without asking, at least people ask first!
>    Sarge is from GDF. He is the first Shepherd they have put out in about 
> 25 years. His sister, Onja, is a breeder. They should have some Shepherds 
> ready very soon, as I got Sarge in march 2010 at 20 months old. I have had 
> several Shepherds. I once train police and protection dogs in my previous 
> life.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> ----- 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 9:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs
>
>
>> Marion
>>
>>
>>
>> Are you certin you don't have a guide Grizzly Bear? I'd love a dog that 
>> big. I love big dogs.  What school did you get him from? How many people 
>> try to pat him?
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:29 PM
>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know why guide dog training schools have gotten away from 
>>>> training shepherds?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mark J. Cadigan
>>>> Electrical Engineering Department
>>>> Suffolk University
>>>> kramc11 at gmail.com
>>>>
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