Agreed. Extremes at either end of the spectrum is not good and usually spells disaster for the breed itself. However, a standard was formulated to ensure that a dog of the said standard can successfully fulfill its original duty. The vice versa is true. If a dog does not live to its standard, it cannot perform its duty successfully and efficiently. While it'd be my dream to see show GSDs who can herd and working GSDs who succeed in the ring, I'm just saying it's all right if dogs are proven in the ring more so than in the field (or vice-versa). While breeders should be breeding for it all, the sad fact is that many don't. You're right, though. Dogs should be bred for both.Originally Posted by LilacDragon
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