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Originally Posted by TrishB Is maintaining a standard that fit a need 100 years ago, realistic in today’s world? |
I think it is not only realistic, but important. Particularly when it comes to function. It's not so much the ability to perform one specific duty, but preservation of the traits that come with that ability. Herding and the GSD, for example. A short time after the breed was developed, the need for this service declined. But thanks to their abilities they were able to take on a different role...What made them successful shepherd dogs made them excellent police dogs.
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Is there a possibility of maintaining a breed that has no place in today’s society? Essentially – wouldn’t that eventually, breed them out of existence because no one would have any need for that particular type / temperament of dog?
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Unfortunately, breeds evolve wether the standard does or not. How many GSDs today have the temperament or even the type for either task?