Where there is fear there is no place for open mindedness………
Fear can be a driving force what keeps breeders from stepping out of their ‘comfort zone’. There is nothing wrong with a safe haven and to surround you so now and then in it. It can gives you a secure feeling where there is no need to take some obstacle or challenge. In a safe haven you can think, re-think and ask yourself without to be judged by others, I’m I still on the right track. If not there is in every second of the day the opportunity to change your plans or follow a new path what could lead you to a road with lots of new insights and maybe a better approach to breed the Dobermann for the future.
Don’t never let fear be a reason to avoid certain important matters, how difficult or unrealistic they seems to be. With playing hide and seek you will not help or be constructive for any breed and their future generations. It will also not be helpful for your ego, sooner or later you will pay the price. If you don’t have the discipline to just do what is right and be fair what is your drive or essence as a human. There is no place for sentimental hang-up if it comes to breeding better Dobermann for the future, come together and listen, read books and discuss them together maybe there are value lessons to learn from it, dialogue, don’t underestimate the importance for the whole package ( although some problems like DCM are huge ), create a foundation with like minded people, just real people who are with heart and soul real Dobermann Breeders. Real owners and admires of the breed will be thankful that there is a community who is fearless and outspoken.
Seeing Eye Program………….
I like the concept what is been written about this way of information what is in peoples head. And it works and can be a benefit and useful with all the other tools as a database and a estimated breeding value calculation. I have read about this concept in the book: Griffon Gun Dog Supreme, The History and the Story of how to Improve a Breed by Joan Bailey. This books shares the story about the unique Breeding Programm of the Griffon Club, without the discipline, cooperation from the members and a revolutionair approach it couldn’t be so succesful if describes in the book. Discipline is a personality trait and together with honesty and transparancy it can achieve the best in people and with this the best results for their beloved breeds……Fear is the opposite, go beyond your ego and fear.
Chapter thirthy in the book, The Future: are we on the right track
I will share some lines from the book maybe you find them also inspiring or gives you some food for thought.
–it’s the people you choose to put in key positions in your club or program. One needs to asses carefully, over time, apprentic judges,,people for governing positions, people who will serve on a breeding committee. In addition to being expericened and knowledgeable, their primary interest must be in the breed, not in personal gain or in an ego trip. Most breeding decisions in this country ( America ) are made for emtional reasons, ego, enhancement, and personal gain,without regardfor the breed. Look instead for experienced people with a genuine interest in the breed, who are open to learning. Take your time, do not be rushed, because it takes several years to get to know someone well. We can write all the rules in the world, but they aren’t worth much unless the people taking part in the program – from breeding committees and boards of directors, to each dog owner – have a cooperative spirit, trust each other, are ready to work together, and to really listen to each other.
Oh dear oh dear, I’ll believe above words, I’ll support them and know if this isn’t going to happen very soon in the matter of the Dobermann there comes a time we will be sorry for it ………..
The individual breeder or owner will not manage it one their own.
Must be such a privilege to have a Joe nearby, every serious club needs a Joe around them. Do you want to know more about Joe, Joe Nadekker just read the book.
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