Stud potential ? Discussions

I agree

My opinion is that he is pet quality ref 'type' and I also believe that I have read elsewhere that other siblings from the same litter have soft ears also, if this is the case that alone would suggest to me that he deffinately not be used as a stud dog even if his 'type' was much better.

Julie you have never given me an opinion on Kain before, you have never saw him up close and personal.
What in your opinion makes Kain pet quality please...
He is lean tall flows well when walking or at a pace, does not have a curly tail has amber eyes, elbows well tucked back nice head and shoulder line.

oh and has that wolfy look that every one goes on about.

type being that he is white and not silver or grey ?

I don't think he looks wolfy just german shepherdy sorry. I think you are not being very objective over your own dogs. I know it is hard because we love them regardless but to be honest I think you've already made your mind up on this one.
Becky

and this is Kain similar yes

Not atall Mahooli, I appreciate everyones comments and do take them for what they are other peoples opinions, we are all entitled to them, thanks

I agree that Kain looked very much like a white GSD and just because the photos show him snarling or with his head down does not make him "wolfy" looking.

I do not breed my dogs but am sure that before even considering breeding you have to look at your own dog as an outsider and see their faults. No dog has no faults at all.

I agree with the others in that from looking at photos, without seeing the dog itself with regard to conformation and movement, that this is a pet quality dog.

By this I do not mean his colour and am quite sure this is not what werewolf meant either.

sorry i dont think hes wolfy looking at all,but put a nice picture up of him standing if you want and will haver a good look,ive seen loads of pictures of him and his brother, and other siblings, and i personally would say they are pet quality.i cant see anyone wanting to use him at stud ,when theres so many up and comming quality youngsters to use.
that dosnt mean hes not a lovely dog,hes just not show quality or studpotential

sorry but kain is nothing like pagen

Indeed, it isn't just about colour, there are many things to consider.

Sorry I have to agree that he is "pet quality". He definately wouldn't be what i would look for in a northern inuit. I am not a fan of white ni myself i prefer to see nice facial markings. As for comparing him to Pagan, sorry but there is no comparison imo Pagan is a much much better example of an ni and has that "wolfy" look. Please do not take offence, we all love our own dogs but I can't see why anyone would want to use him at stud. Also as werewolf pointed out the soft ear thing would be quite an issue. When breeding from dogs you need to use dogs that have something to offer the breed, i just don't think he has it.

Theres been a lot of talk of type throughout this please could some one explain exactly what type is as I'm confused now as to what Nothern Inuits are...so has type changed since I got my boys...What do I have ? GS type Nothern Inuits ? I can see now why so many dogsey members have been confused in the past, but the N.I members see they're confusion as N.I'S being attacked.

This is Kain and an american wolf dog.

If you want a unbiased opinion,from someone outside the Breed, To me he looks Like a GSD.

Hes very Handsome,but very GSD like,

theres on confusion,both ni members and the others who have replied on here has basically said the same thing.if your seriously intrested in the breed, 1] read the standard, 2]go to a northern inuit show and observe the dogs,3]get your dog castrated becouse by then you will see he is pet quality.if your not so intrested in the breed get your dog castrated and keep him as a pet.

Thanks Mishflynn, just another expensive cross breed then.

I think that's a bit strong,just because he may not be used at stud doesn't mean it's automatically right to castrate.

I know nothing about the breed at all,but your boy looks lovely!;-)

Thanks Sal, I'm with you on the castration thing, also think my boy is lovely too .

I know nothing about NIs but type is everything in any breed - the construction, the temperament, the coat, the overall look of the dog. It's what we all strive to breed and the only way to really know what it is is to study your chosen breed and get to see as many of that breed as you possibly can, preferably with a few people who are knowledgable about that breed to guide you through.

One only has to look at other peoples' dogs being walked on a daily basis. You can look at someone's dog and say "Yes it's a Collie/SBT/Golden Retriever/NI/whatever" but a fair few of them will lack 'type'. It doesn't mean they're not that breed - just that they're not shining examples of it - they haven't got 'type'. I think the best way I could personally describe it is that if a NI doesn't immediately scream NI at you, it lacks type. From what people are saying, yours doesn't. Doesn't mean he's any less a NI, just that he's not typical enough to breed from.

Debs

Debs