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Hello Everyone- I wanted to post the temperament testing that I mentioned I'd post when I received it. I can't add the image here, so please...
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I'm not talking about establishing a breed. Yes, AKC wants at least 500 3rd generation or higher dogs throughout the US before considering for...
Both parents had excellent hip scores, granted after the fact, but even if they were tested beforehand, the tests would not have indicated an issue...
Commonplace may mean different things to different people. :-) Line breeding and Inbreeding are performed, yes. This is particularly seen after...
If a breeder knows the dogs, their weaknesses and strengths, for 20 years back, and all the genes that went into that particular dog, then she can...
Here's a page detailing my three dogs. Vallecito Alsatian Shepalutes
If you have a choice between two dogs: one is a beautiful silver sable with startling yellow eyes, but whines more often and does not like strangers,...
To answer this question... yes, Lois decides which dogs are Champions and which possess Register of Merit. This may seem unorthodox to you, but you...
The year 2000 really was the first year that the Alsatian Shepalute was brought to the general public beyond the city in which she lived. It has now...
She places the right bitch with the correct male. (She has four or five generations planned before they happen. This means that she also plans what...
No dogs have been shown to have hip problems for the last 15 years. You are right, there may come a time when it occurs, such as the one time I've...
Many of you have also wanted to know why this breed was created. Please refer to the Alsatian Shepalute History Museum website on the page WHY
Mahooli- In response to having a breed within only 5 generations. Again, AKC only requires 3 generations. These dogs bred true, meaning similar...
Loki's Mum - if you are referring to each and every dog given x-rays for dysplasia, then the answer is no. Vet. health exams and shots are a routine...
Tazer- I do not understand why you are under the impression puppies are culled because they do not conform to the standard in looks or any other...
Temperament Testing As with the health testing, there's a form that Lois uses for each pup at various stages of its growth. I'll post what I can...
Hello Everyone- It seems many would like to know about health testing in this breed. Here's the history of health testing in these dogs....
Apparently links to other dog forums are not allowed here. You can find the National Alsatian Shepalute Club Forum link at the Alsatian Shepalute...
Many discussing the Alsatian Shepalute have mentioned culling. This has recently been addressed on the National Alsatian Shepalute Club Forum,...