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Originally Posted by Carol Burke

On the subject of temperament, the world class SchH dog that is over the top does not have correct temperament IMO and it is really sad that so many people feel they need a nut to succeed in SchH. I have a friend who had an imported SchH dog that he used in his capacity as a police officer. This dog was tough as nails when he was on, once he was off duty he was a family pet, acepted strangers to his house, took care of my friend's children, etc. To me this is correct temperament and to settle for less then this is wrong.

My point exactly, and very well said.