Working Line GSD convert Working Dogs

Moobli · Oct 27, 2012

Skye100 said: ↑

Beautiful head!
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Thank you

Moobli · Feb 19, 2014

Moobli said: ↑

Just to add to this thread after having had Zak for nearly 12 months now.

I think it is safe to say that he is the "easiest" GSD I have owned insofar as his temperament is absolutely great. He is confident and sociable in all situations and he is the sort of dog I can take anywhere.

However, before promoting the WL GSD to pet homes, I think I should probably say that he is definitely more obsessive than my other shepherds, he is definitely higher energy and he wants to "work" (whether that be training, or even just chasing and retrieving a ball over and over). He can also be a pushy so and so, and I wonder whether first time shepherd owners could be intimidated by such behaviour. He has shown no aggression whatsoever, but is pushy in his behaviour to get what he wants. He is driven and keen to be doing all the time. I am at home most of the time, and he comes everywhere with me (within reason of course) and I don't know how satisfied he would be in a less active environment.

So while I am most definitely a working line convert and would certainly encourage others to consider a WL as an active pet, I would put stress on the "active"
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Moobli said: ↑

Thank you Jeagi. It just occurred to me one day when I was out training with him that even though I love him to bits and think he is an absolutely fantastic dog - and sing his praises to all and sundry ;-) - that I may just be giving a slightly skewed impression. In that, he is an "easy" dog - ie couch potato etc - whereas he definitely isn't that He is "easy" in the way he is sociable and friendly to people and other dogs. He is brill with the kids - but can be bouncy and boisterous if allowed. However, I wonder whether his high energy nature would make him as "easy" in a less active and energetic home. That is the point I am hopefully getting across

But, yes, he is a star
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Just to add again to this thread, having now had Zak for two years two months Both of the above quotes still ring true. I am over the moon with him in terms of his temperament and sociable nature. He has matured into a powerful and imposing looking dog and I love him to bits. He really is my dream GSD.

A couple of photos of us tracking

Azz · Feb 19, 2014

Looks like he has come a long way and he certainly seems to be enjoying his 'job'.

I am a working line fan too, and I can't find it now (but saw it when we were sorting through the GSD threads!) but you posted a photo of a WL GSD that is owned by some training company in Wales - another stunning GSD!

Moobli · Feb 19, 2014

Azz said: ↑

Looks like he has come a long way and he certainly seems to be enjoying his 'job'.

I am a working line fan too, and I can't find it now (but saw it when we were sorting through the GSD threads!) but you posted a photo of a WL GSD that is owned by some training company in Wales - another stunning GSD!
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Thanks Azz, he certainly does enjoy training - whether it is tracking, searching, sheep work and we are starting agility soon. He just likes to be doing something, and enjoys being with me whatever I am doing.

I do remember the thread and the dog I think ... hang on.

Moobli · Feb 19, 2014

Moobli said: ↑

Thanks Azz, he certainly does enjoy training - whether it is tracking, searching, sheep work and we are starting agility soon. He just likes to be doing something, and enjoys being with me whatever I am doing.

I do remember the thread and the dog I think ... hang on.
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This is the dog. He is stunning!

Azz · Feb 19, 2014

Yeah that's the one

He looks a lot like your Zak

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