~ World Class Working German Shepherds from the Mission Valley ~

TITLE TRANSLATIONS

The following translations are offered to help the person who is new to Czech and East German lines. Working titles, certifications and a few terms are offered to help in understanding the pedigree elements.  The paragraph on Balanced Drives is to educate buyers who are not aware that there is a difference in the various bloodlines of the German Shepherd dog that is being bred today.

BALANCED DRIVES: (Equal prey and defense drives). Show dogs generally have little or no prey and defense drives. They are bred for conformation with extreme angulation and have lost most of their solid nerves. A high majority of these dogs would be at a loss in an extreme situation. The show dogs in Europe must pass certain working qualifications but they are still seriously lacking  in their working ability from a true working German Shepherd. Sport lines (Schutzhund) which are usually not suitable for serious work are bred for sport. Their performance is based on a very high prey drive with almost no defense drives. Trained to perform for a reward of biting into the sleeve on the arm of the helper who is unknown to the dog. Many of these dogs may not protect their owner or territory against a treat in a real life situation. In realistic protection training the dog should have equal prey and defense drives. The decoy is viewed by the dog as a threat or enemy, not the carrier of the sleeve. The equipment a decoy wears is for protection from the dog, not targeted by the dog or the purpose of the attack. If you are looking for a versatile dog that can also live as a member of your family (as what the breed was originally intended for) you want a dog with balanced drives. This is the type of German Shepherds we strive to produce. Why put the value of your families life or your own in the care of anything else?

PRONOUNCED COURAGE & HARDNESS: A personality trait used to describe a particular dog as used within the (1/P). A dog who has in their character will when called upon defend his owners life, his own and his territory with bravery and courage. Regardless of the size or type of treat he comes up against.

Breed Survey Card, a series of letters and numbers used to describe a particular dog.

A dog who has been through a complete Breed Surveys, Rated, and been selected to a Breed Class.

Participant in Czech Nationals.

ZVV 1, 2, 3

A water rescue test is comprised of the following exercises:
1. Single Retrieve.  The dog sees the bumper thrown.  The dog will take the direction from the handler and swim out after the object.  The dog will retrieve the object to the handler on shore.
2. Dropped Retrieve.  A floating article is dropped by the steward on the off side of the boat without the dog watching.  The dog will take the direction from the handler and swim out after the flotation device.  The dog will locate, retrieve, and deliver the object to the handler’s hand on shore.
3.  Take A Line.  The dog will hold a line in its mouth or allow it to be attached to its harness.  The dog will leave the handler.  The dog will carry the line to the steward.
4.  Swim With Handler.  The dog is willing to accompany the handler into the water to swimming depth for the dog.  The dog is willing to tow the handler to shore.
5.  Tow A Boat.  The dog will allow the handler to attach the line to his harness, or will take the bumper in his mouth.  The dog will tow the boat a distance of 50 ft.
6.  Basic Obedience.  Dog must pass basic obedience on and off leash.