[NAGDU] Labs and German Shepards

[Cindy Ray]

I had two GSDs, and maybe neither was adaptable enough, but I would have loved to have another one because of that beautiful, smooth gait.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 10:48 AM
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Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Labs and German Shepards

Oh no. My GSD definitely pulls! She's more inclined to pull than either my labs or my golden. I think you'd also notice a lotof difference in the gait. A lab's gait is often a little bouncy, whre the GSD has a smoother, more gliding gait. GSD's definitely seem to have their minds made up about how the world works. Once something's done some way, that's the way it's done. I think labs are very often used due to their adaptability. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On Apr 14, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Marianne Denning via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Please be aware that anything that is said applies to the breeds as a
> whole and not to a particular dog in the breed. Each dog, like each person,
> has its own personality. GSDs are usually more likely to be a one person
> dog. They may not be as friendly as a lab. I think labs pull harder
> thanGSDs. Saying that, I have had all labs and my 4th dog, a black lab
> male, did not pull at all. I definitely like a dog that pulls some. My 2nd
> dog, a yellow lab female, pulled too hard. She would not be accepted as a
> guide dog today because her pull was so hard. I have had several friends
> who had GSDs and loved them. We have talked about the differences. I have
> always accepted the dog that was chosen for me. The school has not let me
> down.
> 
> On Fri, Apr 14, 2017 at 9:16 AM, Sean Moore via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Was  wondering  if  someone  could  describe  the  working  difference
>> between  a lab  and  GSD for me.
>> 
>> Such  as  personality, feel  of the  pull  in  harness, etc.
>> 
>> Reason  I’m asking  my  boyfriend Joseph  is  strongly  thinking  about
>> trying a  GSD when  his  Moose retires, I am  also.
>> 
>> Maybe  from    Gallant Hearts . Since  we  had a  really  good
>> informational  talk  with  the  executive director.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Yours,
>> 
>> Sean Moore & Southeastern Guide Dog: Rob
>> 
>> Email:
>> 
>> seanmoore87 at gmail.com
>> 
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