Thinking about selection differently

Thinking differently about the selection of the German Shepherd means broadening the range of possibilities!

Selecting a working dog requires a global vision, well beyond the simple valuation of visible criteria or immediate performances.

Réfléchir la sélection autrement, Berger allemand à la conduite et surveillance du troupeau

German Shepherd for herding and monitoring the flock

The German Shepherd, in its essence, is a dog versatile, capable of ensuring both protection and companionship missions, work and family life.

Berger Allemand en Ring français

German Shepherd in French Ring

Maintaining this versatility requires multi-parameter selection: lasting health, physical robustness, nervous balance, adaptability, natural hardiness and of course a variety of instincts.

Berger Allemand agilité

German Shepherd agility

Reducing selection to a single criterion, whatever it may be, progressively impoverishes the functional richness of the breed.

Berger Allemand chien d'intervention

German Shepherd intervention dog

In our opinion, it is by combining several fundamental requirements that we can perpetuate dogs that are reliable, balanced, hardy, and capable of thriving in varied contexts.

Berger Allemand tempérance et douceur

German Shepherd temperance and gentleness

Expand the angle of view,

It is therefore placing all of these parameters at the heart of the breeding project, to preserve what makes the very essence of the German Shepherd, while remaining faithful to the objectives set by its creator.

Berger Allemand chien de famille!

German Shepherd family dog!


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