{"id":293,"date":"2025-04-25T15:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/?page_id=293"},"modified":"2025-05-24T17:24:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:24:21","slug":"reflechir-la-selection-autrement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/selection\/reflechir-la-selection-autrement\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking about selection differently"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 48\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/selection\/reflechir-la-selection-autrement\/#Reflechir_la_selection_du_Berger_Allemand_autrement_cest_elargir_le_champ_des_possibles\" >Thinking differently about the selection of the German Shepherd means broadening the range of possibilities!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/selection\/reflechir-la-selection-autrement\/#Elargir_langle_de_vue\" >Expand the angle of view,<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflechir_la_selection_du_Berger_Allemand_autrement_cest_elargir_le_champ_des_possibles\"><\/span>Thinking differently about the selection of the German Shepherd means broadening the range of possibilities!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Selecting a working dog requires a global vision, well beyond the simple valuation of visible criteria or immediate performances.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-418 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_194558_com_facebook_katana_FbMainTabActivity_edit_65730670516019-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"R\u00e9fl\u00e9chir la s\u00e9lection autrement, Berger allemand \u00e0 la conduite et surveillance du troupeau \" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_194558_com_facebook_katana_FbMainTabActivity_edit_65730670516019-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_194558_com_facebook_katana_FbMainTabActivity_edit_65730670516019-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_194558_com_facebook_katana_FbMainTabActivity_edit_65730670516019-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_194558_com_facebook_katana_FbMainTabActivity_edit_65730670516019.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd for herding and monitoring the flock<\/p>\n<p>The German Shepherd, in its essence, is a dog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.larousse.fr\/dictionnaires\/francais\/polyvalence\/62452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">versatile,<\/a> capable of ensuring both protection and companionship missions, work and family life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-346 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185556_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65153727491655-1-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"Berger Allemand en Ring fran\u00e7ais\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185556_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65153727491655-1-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185556_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65153727491655-1-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185556_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65153727491655-1-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185556_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65153727491655-1.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd in French Ring<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining this versatility requires multi-parameter selection: lasting health, physical robustness, nervous balance, adaptability, natural hardiness and of course a variety of instincts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184537-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"Berger Allemand agilit\u00e9\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184537-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184537.jpg 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd agility<\/p>\n<p>Reducing selection to a single criterion, whatever it may be, progressively impoverishes the functional richness of the breed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184338_com_google_android_apps_photos_AlbumActivity-scaled-e1745784631805-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"Berger Allemand chien d'intervention\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184338_com_google_android_apps_photos_AlbumActivity-scaled-e1745784631805-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184338_com_google_android_apps_photos_AlbumActivity-scaled-e1745784631805-1024x957.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184338_com_google_android_apps_photos_AlbumActivity-scaled-e1745784631805-768x718.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_184338_com_google_android_apps_photos_AlbumActivity-scaled-e1745784631805.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd intervention dog<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-416 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_182213_com_hihonor_photos_SlotAlbumActivity_edit_65825198636139-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"Berger Allemand temp\u00e9rance et douceur\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_182213_com_hihonor_photos_SlotAlbumActivity_edit_65825198636139-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_182213_com_hihonor_photos_SlotAlbumActivity_edit_65825198636139-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_182213_com_hihonor_photos_SlotAlbumActivity_edit_65825198636139-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_182213_com_hihonor_photos_SlotAlbumActivity_edit_65825198636139.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd temperance and gentleness<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elargir_langle_de_vue\"><\/span>Expand the angle of view,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-433 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20210430_195001_144-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Berger Allemand chien de famille!\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20210430_195001_144-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20210430_195001_144-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20210430_195001_144-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20210430_195001_144-2-768x768.jpg 768w, 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S\u00e9lectionner un chien de travail exige une vision globale, bien au-del\u00e0 de la simple valorisation de crit\u00e8res visibles ou de performances imm\u00e9diates. 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