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Originally Posted by CJxDanielle  And Neapolitan Mastiffs? I've yet to see what the creation was bred for. To see a dog such as that is a crime. |
And you won't here in the states especially since the AKC has recognized them. They are being bred here with too much emphasis on "cosmetics". One example is wrinkle. So much so, that quite a few end up having to get eye lifts so that they can see
The breed should not have have excessive connective tissue from their skin to their muscles- it's supposed to be loose, but COME ON.
I've seen too many breeds over the years become recognized by the AKC then a bunch of BYB's jump on the band wagon thinking they're going to get rich quick
and within a very short time, the breed changes so drastically, from one end of the spectrum to the other, and is a mere shadow what the dog was bred for in the first place. My grandparents raised GSDs for over 20 years and I completely agree with the OP- the majority are about useless as far as what they were bred for originally- still intelligent for the most part but health & structure-wise, they no where near what they were and should still be today. You see very few "correct" GSDs these days, which is sad as well as an outrage.
My Neos come from true working lines and are imported- all 4 of them (at the moment lol) and they WORK. They come from flock, estate and vineyard guardians (not from the past but currently working) as well as family members. I entrust my livestock to them- they lay down in the pastures and watch for predators or uninvited "guests". They have natural protective/guardian instincts without being "Crazy psycho dog" aggressive
These are just a few of the reasons as to why I refuse to register mine with AKC but stay with the parent registry. This is why when I decide to breed one of my females, I do so with temperament, working ability and "healthy" true confirmation as priorities. So what if I can't run obedience or agility through AKC for points and recognition (I could if I transferred over to the AKC)- They are excellent family dogs, love the tasks that are asked of them and put on quite a show whenever they are working in open agility or obedience (such hams at times lol) My guys and gals are healthy, happy, intelligent and true to the European standard from which they origited.
Please don't take this response as "having a tone" I'm just stating my opinion and have really enjoyed this thread
