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German pinscher dogs taken in to a breeding program today, are often screened by breeders
worldwide in terms of health and exterior. We look within and beyond borders; we look at breeders’ dogs and dogs sold to “pet owners”
In Sweden, we see all the puppies in a litter as "pets" when they are sold, and none are selected especially suitable for show or breeding. We do have hopes for the dogs and bitches kept for breeding, down the line.
This is due to our following the regulations set up by the FCI and strive to broaden the genetic base and the fact that no one can guarantee a pups developing into a breedable dog/bitch.
At an average dog show in Sweden we see 25-30 German pinschers entered. There are owned by breeders and by petowners – all in a lovely mix showing.
At an average dog show in Sweden we see 25-30 German pinschers entered. There are owned by breeders and by petowners – all in a lovely mix showing.
Worldwide, breeders look at this pet, for breeding and as a show dog differently - many countries are selling their dogs as "Show", for “Breeding” or "Pet". If you choose to buy a "pet" you are asked to sign a contract, where you agree to sterilize or castrate and so ending their
chance at breeding.
chance at breeding.
In Sweden and most of Europe on the other hand, a “pet-owner” can get a request for their male and breeding. As mention earlier, breeder often looks at the litter as a whole, when it comes to one single dog and it´s breeding value.
• Health testing
• Mentality – when it comes to they being companions. How they function and work living in a family
• Litters mentality test (as puppies and adults)
So, when our Swedish, European dog owner, who is without experience, gets that question on the dog - Could I use your dog? Or they as a dog owner start thinking about breeding and "Is my guy suitable for breeding?" there are a few things to keep in mind.
If we put aside the fact that the dog should be a good representative of the breed as a whole, there are at least six more issues to take into account: the bitch, exterior, pedigree, BLUP(The dogs breeding value), health and performance.
The bitch must be the starting point, but after that, the order in which the rest is valued is a matter, even experts disagree in.
The pedigree cannot be ignored, it is a fact that the German pinschers breed today have a pedigree that contains both genes and mentality that we want to strengthen and/or breed away from.
If the dog is young untested in breeding, we know less. He might not yet have had the first litter or, maybe the gene that makes a dog a good breeding dog not always inherited in the successful combination of offspring. The recessive genes that he has, may very well “pop-up” when he is put into breeding. But those “genes” may not be a good combination with the genes that made him a good representative of the breed in general!
Dogs bred but not yet considered, in terms of a good dog of breeding value as a "good, strong dog for breeding" has not been approved without reason. It´s often with great certainty and great thought or a long-term plan the breeder choose a particular dog.
And even dogs that have few litters, and without remarkable results, may very well make good offspring in future generations. The statistics when they are later judged, regarding “breeding value” are looked at totally different.
Breeding, in itself is a long-term plan and we often see this clearly in such a case.
Breeders may very well make a good choice and get a nice litter using a totally untested dog - not considered for breeding by other breeders. These offspring may, down the line be a great benefit to the German Pinscher population – as a whole.
When talking about exterior we must first see what the bitch looks like. What are her strong/weak points?
How does the dog compensate her in those?
How does the dog compensate her in those?
If the bitch has a strong prey drive, guarding and of a sharp nature, the dog should be calmer and even her out. If we want more drive, we choose a "working" dog with the will and desire to please and work, or if the bitch could benefit from a bit more mass, we choose a larger male.
As for the bitch and size, it should be taken into account that a small bitch often leaves a smaller than average size in offspring even with a large dog. If the dog is small and the bitch big, offspring usually get better sizes. However, this should be taken into account together with what
we know about the pedigree and the average size generations back.
we know about the pedigree and the average size generations back.
We may want to maintain or develop already good features in the bitch, a good gait, back or topline and it is inherited by offspring with greater certainty if the dogs have the same strong features. There is a lot to take into account, when thinking on letting your dog be bred.
As for the achievements, all inheritable characteristics are in the genes of the parents, and are therefore of great importance. However, there is no guarantee that performance is inherited.
Offspring and their assessment are different depending on breed and properties.
Offspring and their assessment are different depending on breed and properties.
It is difficult and takes time to get a fair assessment of a dog/bitch litter. Many factors must be weighed in, for example, it’s important that all the offspring are taken into consideration and count, and not just latest litter. But the most important thing is that we take the result of all individuals and see the average and not just individuals.
The difficulty with German Pinscher and assessment offspring is the size we have on the population - the whole world becomes our population – and in different countries we have different standards. We see things differently when it comes to mentality, merits, health or just the ability to meet the parents.
The quality of bitches that are mated to the dog may also be a misleading factor. A dog owner, who only accepts absolute top bitches have a greater chance to get good result in their dogs offspring’s for obvious reasons.
The offsprings environment and socialization also plays a role. A dog that ends up in a home with experience, filled with activities will of course have a better role to play in the collected value of a dogs BLUP It is the combination of good exterior, pedigree, performance and BLUP (the dogs
breeding value) which is a good start to a successful breeding program.
breeding value) which is a good start to a successful breeding program.
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