Yes it was in Canada. It was a 4 day show in Leamington ... he went Best of Breed everyday he was there. It was a great week end for us. He even went up over the #2 Select bitch at the American Nationals and I believe she went on to be the GVX in Canada.
He's a very handsome looking boy. I hope you don't mind but is he bred to the American style as he is not a type that I am familiar with here in Australia. If this is the wrong thing to ask I apologise but am curious.
Regards
Freundhund
PS I hope the sensitivity check on this board is OK with your name???
freundhund Aldaina Bomba 'A' 'Z' H-neg Freundhund Friday's Child BS.CL II 'A' 'Z' Freundhund Keepsake BS.CL II 'A' 'Z' Renkoro Truely Magic 'A' 'Z' and all who have gone before you in my life.
Yes, he is an "American" bred GSD. His lines are heavily Covy-Tucker Hill who are probably the biggest GSD Breeders in North America. CTH has produced hundreds of Champions and BIS dogs. His g'sire was AOE Am/Can Sel. Ch Bredwels Jakester of Joelle (another very well known "American" GSD). North American dogs are distinctly different than the "German" bred GSD, as you well know. I personally do not get into the discussions and arguements of which is better, as far as I am concerned they are all BEAUTIFUL!! ... lol ... thanks for the kind words about him ;D
I am seriously in Sydney, Australia and we do not see any North American Style GSD's here at all.
All our dogs come from either English or German Stock. Most GSD's here in Australia are now breed to the German Standard. Our Kennel Clubs official standard used/is the British one. However the breed club here uses the German Standard (SV).
I didn't mean to cause offense by asking about your boy as I liked his head and mask in particular. Someone else posted the American standard, I have since read the standard and looked at your boy and can see how close to the standard he is.
One of the reasons I use this board is to learn about our breed overseas.
I had heard that the GSD's standard in North America was slightly different. It's nice to see the differences.
Regards
Freundhund
freundhund Aldaina Bomba 'A' 'Z' H-neg Freundhund Friday's Child BS.CL II 'A' 'Z' Freundhund Keepsake BS.CL II 'A' 'Z' Renkoro Truely Magic 'A' 'Z' and all who have gone before you in my life.
