[NAGDU] shepherds as guides

[Tracy Carcione]

>From observing friends' dogs, it seems like shepherds have more health
issues than retrievers, especially digestive issues.  Once the right food is
found, they do great, but finding that right food can take a while.
I like shepherds, and wouldn't say no to one, even though the one I had
didn't work out, but they do seem pretty high-maintenance.
Tracy


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Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 7:56 PM
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Subject: [NAGDU] shepherds as guides

Hi list,
I have been curious about this for quite some time, but just hadn't gotten
around to asking. I have had a yellow lab, a golden retriever, and a poodle,
but have not had a lab-golden cross, or a shepherd. I'm sure the crosses are
a combination of the traits of the lab and golden, which I am
well-accustomed to, but I have always wondered what shepherds were like as
guides, and their characteristics and traits in general. I just had my
Seeing Eye instructor visit a couple weeks ago, and we got to talking about
breeds, and she said that the shepherds that the Seeing Eye used to train
were pickier eaters than more recent shepherds; I asked if they were still
more standoffish or aloof to others except their handler, which I love about
them, and she said they were friendly but yes, most are a little cool toward
others unless they really get to know them. This is why I'm really hoping
for a shepherd this time, although I'll be happy with any dog that works
well and loves their job as a guide
 . So, I'd be very interested to hear from you shepherd handlers or those of
you who have had them in the past or know someone well who has one; what I
love about them most is their work ethic, loyalty, seriousness about their
work, and their natural tendency towards being a one-person dog.
I'll be waiting for some ineresting and informative responses.
Talk soon,
Kerri


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