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Originally Posted by poohbearsmom Doesn't a larger dog pose a bigger danger to itself, in regards to injury, than a nice medium size dog?? Our rotties already have a disadvantage due to their substance and build on the field... they overheat easier than more lightly built dogs...the added weight/substance is harder on the joints and back... etc... |
Absolutely. You are correct. Excessive weight hinders a dog's working potential.
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Originally Posted by poohbearsmom While it's impressive as all get out to see a water buffalo charging across the field at the helper, and taking him down... :) ... A medium sized rottie is just as impressive, if he's got the right stuff up in the attic.... ;) |
True. Dogs around the 100 lbs. weight mark are way more athletic, and so more efficient regarding agility, stamina, and speed, while they are less prone to injury.
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Originally Posted by poohbearsmom For me, I like to look at the temperament first, and then look at structure and type. Seeing as how working is the goal for the OP, this would be the way I'd go about the search... Finding one pup in a litter of 8 with the strength of character to do all those jobs will be a toughie! ;) |
I go by this order: temperament/character/drives/nerves/physical structure. But to find out for sure what you get in a two month old puppy is a major challenge, where luck plays a role in it too ;)