[nagdu] Shepard Guide Dogs

[Marion Gwizdala]

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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