[CJxDanielle]

Originally Posted by gemy

Just wondering why working breed dogs are an exception for you?

Working bred (not working breeds) is the exception to me because there are alot of breed out there that I feel are being bred out of the original purpose and some that are being bred with what I call deformities.

Take American Bred GSDs for example. They are being bred with that huge "slope" in their toplines causing hip and elbow problems all because of the standard, which is effecting (negatively) their ability to work and perform there original purpose. Now take a look at the German Bred working GSDs. They have a much "straighter" topline, it therefore does not effect there ability to work and from what I have seen is a much healthier "version" of the GSD.

Now health testing would still need to be done but as far as I am concerned the German Bred Working GSD is not a "standard" according to the AKC but it can still perform the job it has been bred to do and much better than those who are standard showing American line GSDs.

Some people also argue about the Border Collie. I for one would much rather buy a Border Collie from working lines than show lines. I know many breeders who do not show and there BCs are not standard show BCs but are working BCs (that do the job well I might add) and are health tested. They perform regularly at herding and agility trials but are not in any conformation shows.

I know alot of BC breeders who do not like the "show" BC and would much rather have a working BC. I just had a friend who bought a beautiful sable BC puppy from working lines (and she is not standard) but it wouldn't matter because the dog will not be used for show but for herding and agility.

I hope what I am saying is making since to you. I'm not sure I can explain it any other way.