GSD's what has happened to the breed? Controversial

Having volunteered in GSD Rescue (both UK and now Scotland) I can only talk from my own experiences and say many of the dogs we get through the rescue are initially bred by less than reputable breeders, are sold to some *clueless/not bothered/ignorant homes where they receive little or no socialisation or training and then passed on when they become a handful. It is like a snowball effect - bad breeding + clueless owners + problems escalating + rescue.

We also get some very genuine cases who are absolutely torn apart to have to give up their dogs - and these dogs are quite often well behaved, trained and loved animals.

Obviously the younger/better behaved dogs don't tend to hang around in kennels the same as the dogs that have issues :-( We need more experienced and knowledgeable people coming forward to take on some of these dogs, as months and months in kennels never helped the temperament or sociability of any dog :-( We are desperate for more experienced foster homes.

Due to the desperate situation of some of our rescue dogs, I am seriously considering fostering Corder. He would have to live in our outside kennel/run but at least he would get plenty of exercise/interaction with other dogs/children/other animals etc and so hopefully at the end of it have a better chance of finding a suitable forever home.

It is all down to personal preference, but I would recommend a rescue ;-) If you are interested in any of our dogs (GSD Rescue Scotland) then I am sure I could find someone in your neck of the woods to do a homecheck for us

There are also quite a few that ARE good with other dogs It is all about putting your details in, having your homecheck and then waiting for the right dog for you. We get new dogs in all the time - unfortunately :-(

I have seen your home situation and am happy to say that here at GSDR Scotland we take different people's circumstances into account measured against what they can offer one of our dogs.

Which part of the GSDUK requirements do/did you find OTT? (It is always good to get feedback).

Absolutely. They can be a reactive breed if badly bred/not socialised adequately and not trained. Unfortunately this is the type of GSD we see more and more of in rescue.

That is so nice to hear It makes it all worth while

Lol, you had similar requirements to me and ended up with the same sort of dog I ended up with. Funny how it works out isn't it?

My hubby wants a GSD next but most of the ones I've met in the UK have been weedy, rabbit eared and nervous as hell. Working line ones appeal to me but then I worry I may not do enough with them :? I love training and love walking dogs and quite happily lived with a border collie but still....

Well how about if I foster Corder and straighten him out and then you can rehome him? ;-) ;-) ;-)

I know they are not meant to be massive. I think as a child I thought the one next door was really big as I was tiny.
I do like big dogs though.
Is it true the white ones are more prone to aggression than the standard coloured ones? I was looking for a white one so it did not remind me of my last one but, was the same breed.
Like I say though. I ended up with my nutty pointer who in the long run was probably harder work in the beginning.

Absolutely NOT! I have living proof sitting here at my feet! I heart this old wive's tale too....and then I got Georgie

There can be a higher chance of a dog having week nerves, if the breeder just breeds for colour, rather than temperament. So white, blue, liver etc... dogs could have temperament issues as a result.

just had a quick look on their site - the majority of the dogs are from either BYBs or c**p breeders just looking at the dogs I could tell you some of the lines

I thought the same when my OH expressed his wish for a GSD in the future, many I see when out now are nervy, scrawny looking dogs!!
I've researched but can't decide between a young rescue or from a proper breeder Still stuck in that good and bad list for both!!
However after having 2 reactive dogs in a row I would soooooo like to be able to go walkies and not have to fight with my dog every time we pass another one !!!
My other two rescues are brilliant they usually just ignore other dogs and carry on! Both reactive dogs were made so by numpty owners :twisted: So as much as you try to bring up well behaved and all round decent dogs there are just somethings you can't control.
So I don't know - back and forth we go luckily I've got a few years to finally make my mind up yet - we'll probably end up with another waif and stray as these dogs tend to find me when I'm least expecting it, steal my heart with one look and that's it home they come

I know a behaviourist/trainer who has Collies and I met her and her husband at a dog show recently. Her husband always had GSDs but he now has a Toller puppy as he sad he was disappointed in the temperament of the breed now.

I must admit we met a pup recently which was awfully nervous and just kept barking at Izzy and Parker who were not near it and I thought it was sad to see as normally pups are very friendly and confident. We don't see many GSDs round here though so I am not saying that was typical-he may have just had a bad experience with other dogs.

It was a good few years back before Scotland was seperate from the rest of UK, because I have kennels, work full time and don't have 6 foot fencing I was told I wouldn't pass the homecheck.

I've never actually had the homecheck done so this is all hearsay, when I'm in a position to get another dog I will most def be filling in the form

You are seriously tempting me!!! I need to speak to OH but i know we def wouldnt be in a position to take on another dog until next year

Cat hater is a plus with me.

I find that comment offensive. You want a dog with no prey drive, but a cat hater? I presume you mean it will not need to live with cats. Why you would want any dog that "hates" another species is beyond me.

I know that both GSD rescues still have slight concerns with dogs being kept in kennels - but personally I always think it depends on the kennels, the interaction the dogs will get when out of kennels and also which dog we rehome to the person with the kennels. Some of these rescue dogs have been stuck in kennels for months and so I always try to look at it from all angles, and try to convince the "bosses" to do so also.

No worries, just look us up when you are ready

ours are only in kennels overnight from around 10.00pm till 6.00am, the rest of the time they are either with me or the OH. He says Corder is gorgeous but he will have to think about it eeek!!!

Ooh ooh ooh - this could be VERY good news for the lovely Corder. Have a think about it - I bet your home would be perfect for the lovely lad