[nagdu] shepherds

[Marianne Denning]

Thanks for that information.  That may be why I met a German Shepherd
who had been career changed during a recent visit.  The dog was great
but was career changed because there was not an appropriate match for
her.  That used to be very rare.  There was a waiting list for them in
the past.  I received my last dog in 2011.

On 3/22/15, Steven Johnson <blinddog3 at charter.net> wrote:
> Actually, your school has a very strong GSD program as they did acquire
> some
> dogs with excellent lines and are long-haired shepherds, and I can
> confidently say this as from at least 4 years ago.
>
> Steve
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> via nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 11:55 AM
> To: Pam; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] shepherds
>
> I was told by my school that they stopped using shepherds for several years
> because it was hard to find dogs without hip dysplasia.  They have found a
> few healthy dogs so have a few to train but not many.
> Luckily, I have not wanted a shepherd.  I ask for the dog that would be
> best
> suited to me. I love dogs and all breeds of dogs.
>
> On 3/22/15, Pam via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> hi. i know shepherds aren't used too much as guide dogs any more but
>> do any of u know the reasons why? it's shepherd-retriever crosses that
>> r used here but u don't get them very offten. so i'm curious :) Sent
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053