Looking for a Tough Dog

We have seen a loss in temperament quality, in the working class breeds of dogs.
In this video, I interview a long time breeder (nearly 40 years) and trainer, who has made it his mission, to produce tough dogs that will meet the standards of what a Personal protection Dog should be.
Also featuring a Malinois and some clips of a female Bucovina Shepherd with her pups.
THE FOLLOWING IS FULLY CONSENTED BY THE INTERVIEWD BREEDER AND the PURPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL IS NOT TO STIR UP ANY CONFLICT, BETWEEN OWNERS OR FOLLOWERS OF PARTICULAR DOG BREEDS, BUT TO RATHER BRING SOME LIGHT OVER CERTAIN BREED RELATED ASPECTS, WHILE UNDERLINING THAT THESE ARE
PERSONAL VIEWS OF THE BREEDER AND IN NO WAY DOES HE WISH TO INSULT ANY HUMAN OR DOG ALIKE.
WHILE I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT SOME OF THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS VIDEO, I DO WANT TO POINT OUT THAT I HAVE MY OWN VISION, REGARDING BREEDING MENTALITY AND BLOODLINES
'Vengeance' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Venom' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Parasite' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Within Our Nature' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@wtan5814]

Love these documentaries very much! Please keep them coming.

[@rezaparker3893]

It's so funny people are concerned that sv dogs are more concerned about looks, yet they forget that the gsd breedstandard is extremely comprehensive and dictates that a dog needs to have a stable temperament, show courage, have reasonably high drives and low thresholds. Yet both sides show lines and working miss the balance that vom Stephanitz was seeking. So many so called working line dogs with super low thresholds, over aggressive behaviors coming to the foreground and being praised for there workability. Unfortunately these dogs are ticking time bombs. The other side of the coin is also true show lines with low drives and little grit. We need to find the balance and go to the standard and not our personal feelings. A gsd is a gsd, and it has one breed standard. Let's get back to the total dog.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

What a fine comment, thank you for that. I have to say, yes things can be improved but it takes (in my humble view) way more experience than what nowadays breeders have, to see things happen. I am pessimistic with regards to bringing the old back into new. You get very good looking GSD's or very extreme drivey GSD's. The only way to save things is by wisely combining lines, but too few know how to mix the lines, also most are too focused on making money off their dogs. So, like I said, I don't forsee a positive future for the breed.

[@rezaparker3893]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog True there seems no true leadership for the breed. But the right genetics and the right people can move the breed in the right direction. Division is the problem, people breeding for self gain. Men with true merits and vision is needed. Thank you sir

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

@@rezaparker3893 there was a time when I had wished I'd become a "savior" of the DDR but finding good homes for dogs is also not easy. I have had one too many negative experience, which also contributed to me deciding to put things on hold. Thank you too, for the feedback.

[@stephendurnan3609]

But highly aggressive isn't something you want from a herding dog. Hell, my little puppy heard this barking and joined in. As she 's just developing her 'intruder alert' bark.

[@jamesm6341]

Problem with non ddr gsd is they are more moody and nervous. It’s a mess to deal with, you need a confident GSD that is not too needy or nervous.

[@robingan6686]

Great interview with Valy! Nice guy and experienced in what he is doing.

[@ayidrenetwork8822]

Thanks for taking your time to make this doc. Truly appreciated. Hope I can get a dog from him in the not too distant future. Looking forward to part 2.

[@pathlesscreative]

Incredible camera work and documenting!

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Thank you!

[@icemanwolf3641]

Interesant video si are dreptate despre temperament

[@ruslanavy2440]

That was awesome, thank you for your work and passion!

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I traveled across the country to do the shooting and the post work does take time to get the final thing out, so thank you, I much appreciate it!

[@ruslanavy2440]

​ @DDRGermanShepherdDog your channel is my favorite right now, I like the beauty of the dogs and videos themself. I am following many Instagram accounts related to GSD/Malinois training, but none shows GSD from the side you are showcasing. And indeed most of these accounts promote sport dogs and not real Personal Protection Dogs. I am very grateful to the trainers of my GSD puppy, because literally the first question after the puppy's assessment was "Do you want to do Sport?", I answered "No, I just want to train him as my Personal Protection dog". Their answer was "Thanks God! Sport is BORING!" haha :)

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

@@ruslanavy2440 I think those trainers are very smart 😎 Humor aside let's hope more and more trainers teach gsd owners to long for home protection dogs. Too many do the sport thing (it obviously means big money for them, among other things). It's not cheap to train the dog for sport.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

@@ruslanavy2440 and again, thank you for the generous feedback regarding my channel!

[@sarthakyadav64]

Keep up the good work brother 🙏

[@hirokjyotikurmi5391]

Lovelly interview Dani...i m relating to many aspects of the breeder

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Thanks Hirok!

[@quintiliusfrisp5290]

I enjoyed the film very much and continue to support the channel. As a prospective first time owner, the guidance around dog personality type and suitability for role (e.g. police/family companion) was most helpful. It seems clear with so many demands on the breeding purpose (police/pet/sport etc.), that conservation efforts will be essential to preserve the ‘original’ DDR bloodline for future generations.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Thank you kindly, for the feedback. I do have to make a side note - this particular video has little to nothing to do with the DDR topic I usually want to bring to light, but is rather more related to the current situation of the GSD. Reading some of the comments I come to the conclusion that some don't even know how to read dogs and/or are influenced by rather geographical matters when analyzing dogs. All this tells me more uploads would be good / practical so I will try to make the time to post more GSD related content. One things is for sure - the breed has become just another "sell" element. Many will over-advertise what they have, just to sell - I nearly fell down that track and it was one of the reasons I decided to stop breeding (and selling pups). Thank you for taking time to watch the video and give some feedback as well and I wish you many years of pure joy generated by your k9 friend and of course I trust you will provide him with the best quality life you can.

[@leonardosilva3916]

Good work !

[@sharonblakeney-mcdonald8217]

Thank you for bringing this to light, as I've observed this trend and am finding it increasingly difficult to find breeders who are maintaining the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) to its original breed standard as a family and personal protection dog. I hope you don't mind if I share your information with my Facebook group to help educate others on this matter.

[@chelseameyers5915]

Thank you

[@hirokjyotikurmi5391]

Awsmmm... waiting for it

[@tangosix5779]

Very informative video. Great content.

[@keremakyuz1839]

For a person who lives in a big city such dogs like ddr and malinois would be a big problem if they don’t socialized well. Problems with their children, with neighbors, with people on parks, streets, coffe shops etc. But people in big cities need the most protection actually, since millions live there and more people means more crime. That’s the another reason why we need balanced dogs which is well trained, socialized and taken care of. More aggressive dogs are for the police and the army or for people who live in rural.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

And in those circumstances, a GSD is probably better suited as the Mali is hyper.

[@medeirosmano]

Amazing video. It's rare to see so much truth unveiled on the internet nowadays.

[@Arivmario]

Great video 💪💪💪

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Thank you, took some time and resources to compile it.

[@joshuajackson164]

Everyone needs are different .I bought a German shepherd pup 11 years ago looking for a good guard dog and all I did was not socialize her with people ,there were plenty of play time and plenty of walks no special training other than the basics of what I taught her and she is a natural protector , you can't approach me when walking and you can't come into my backyard but at the same time when company comes over I don't have to put her up she knows the difference. I love that dog. looking for a pup now because of her age.

[@robertclarke7274]

A very interesting interview with the breeder the GSD that he breeds look tough enough for the great majority of owners and they do look the part. The Malinois strikes me as a fear bitter and shows a lack of courage. The GSD are not really like the old dogs of 40-50 odd years ago they are too big and heavy for police or security work but would probably make excellent personal protection dogs, 😇

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

True, I'm not a great believer in the large type but at same time I understand the breeder's approach (deeper impact, more strength all around) but in my experience the bigger dogs attract some health issues faster. I'm for balance in the end but if I had to choose between large and small I'd probably opt for large.

[@marka1712]

I am blown away at how many stupid ppl see my 80lbs male(perfectly proportioned and lean) and think he’s a female or a small shepherd because he isn’t huge and then tell me about their or their friend’s 120lbs gsd. I’ve seen them and my 80lbs male is faster, quicker, stronger and more ferocious than 3 of those overgrown imitations. I was blessed to find him as he is a one in lifetime find. I am the only person he is loyal to and obeys, he isn’t aggressive or fearful of strangers or dogs, he’s rather neutral unless given a reason to not be and he has zero inhibitions about biting to kill when necessary. I wish the “working” gsd’s I see all the time were what they should be because I love the breed but not what it has become mostly.

[@DogScreenTV]

Great video, is this you recommending this kennel then? I agree everything is about sports these days and prey drive

[@DogScreenTV]

Also I wouldn’t want a 60kg GSD, that’s joint issues waiting to happen! I agree with most of what he said though

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Thanks! I am not making recommendations, I am trying to help some folk out there find (hopefully) what they are looking for.

[@DogScreenTV]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog maybe one day you will restart your own programme

[@astratr3b345]

this is what I want from PPD , raw power

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I think those with somewhat street experience will see things that way.

[@neutobellon3539]

Valeu muito bom o canal muito top

[@neutobellon3539]

Na minha opinião a melhor linhagem de cães pastores alemães são os DDR

[@cainidepaza479]

Foarte bun documentar ! Am o intrebare: Un ciobanesc corb sau carpatin credeti ca m ar apara daca cineva v a vrea sa imi faca rau?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Nu am experiență cu ciobăneștii românești pe stradă, dar judecând după reacția cățelei din filmare, sunt sigur că te-ar apăra pe stradă.

[@cainidepaza479]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog Multumesc frumos pentru raspuns

[@sauronpwbr9283]

How can I get in touch with this breeder?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Canisa.bismack at Yahoo dot com

[@bearblazingbachmann3699]

Respekt

[@bearblazingbachmann3699]

What how many Kilogramm-Good Wise Man-Save Me One of Your Dogs-Can handle Stuff like That-Beautiful

[@bearblazingbachmann3699]

Take Two

[@bearblazingbachmann3699]

The Most Crazy :-) Thats Something-For Doglovers-Dankeschön

[@bearblazingbachmann3699]

Salzburg

[@robertzenniful]

Are any of these dogs pe pups available?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I believe so, yes. While I was there, I noted a litter or two. About 7 pups in total I think.

[@robertzenniful]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog Do you know how I can get in touch with them? I have an 11 year old half eastern half western protection GSD and time will be coming soon.

[@MonarxhMarch]

Are you a DDR breeder ? Is there a way to purchase from you ?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I only breed for family or close friends these days.

[@MonarxhMarch]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog Well that is sad 😞. Atleast can you please recommend a good breeder of DDR GSDs ?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

@@MonarxhMarch I'm a bit out of touch with tings but have a quick look at Stasi kennel

[@MonarxhMarch]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog Thank you for your suggestion. Have been looking into STASI Kennel and it claims it has been around since 1989. I have no way to tell this is true or not and it says in their website 'The kennel was founded in 1989 and we breed alternative bloodlines of East German Shepherds within more that 30 last years' . I don't know what it means by alternate bloodlines. I want to make sure the DDR pup that I buy is the best quality available (no genetic diversity or must be very less) have strong bones, natural guard dog, big block heads and very healthy disposition without inheritable diseases. I don't mind paying top dollar for it. But the truth is I am still a novice when it comes to identifying purebred dogs. I have come across your YT and can tell your DDR knowledge is very deep. I really wanted to buy a DDR pup directly from you. But since you don't breed for strangers (which I totally understand) it would mean a lot to me if you could visit the STASI Kennel website stasikennel.com/ and just verify whether it is authentic or not in your free time. It would help me a lot. Thank you 😊.

[@garysandifer9169]

I will add to the desire for a good DDR dog that is of larger size like old school german shepherds, not enormous but just large males who are calm and strong with protective instincts. Where did they go? What I see are skinny little dogs who fly to the sleeve and are athletic but seem really hyper. Why are the best examples of the breed all retired or found in the archives.I wish you were breeding for more than just family and a few friends. Who else breeds to the old style? Thanks

[@sebastianoschena1949]

Which is the name of the breeder?? And where is his breeding?

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Bismack kennels, Iași, Romania

[@elitedefensek-9578]

All do respect for Bismark,but these dogs that are being shown lack courage and bite out of fear. Most show bad nerves, and no pressure is put on any of them.

[@flyingpuma9729]

How do you know they lack courage? If a german shepherd is naturally aggressiv doesnt mean he bites out of fear

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I salute your straightforwardness and response. Now, let me have my say. I did not shoot their cream for this material, emphasis was or should be placed on the actual interview. The sharp, tough dogs were the ones in the kennel run and the large male brought out. They were not put to any work for me to shoot (I was hoping for it though). So I guess in other words, the showcased dogs doing some bite work were young dogs that happen to be in training - NOT the tough dogs Mr Andronic is talking about. I did use the footage of dogs he produced (tough or not) to be able to have a 100% Bismack material, except for the KZbin footage of the WUSV dog playing with the helper (the one that got the sleeve off the helper). The one dog that caught my was that Bucovina Shepherd female I showed at the start of the video. But just to say again, the dogs I shot were not to back up the interview statements. I guess that can be done too but it takes some planning, time and resources. I do whatever I can by way of video. I guess the ultimate experience is to see the dogs in real life.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Now to address the bite put of fear issue - do you have 10 month old dogs that display that amount of suspicion towards strangers (try strangers holding a camcorder, too, see how a 8-10 month old GSD reacts). There will be a certain amount of fear or suspicion that takes a threat seriously - or else we'd be talking dogs that just bite out of prey drive and they're merely playing and have nothing to fear. Am I right? Let's think humans. If you're in a real fight - do you calmly dive in, having nothing to loose, or do you experience a mix of feelings / chemicals knowing that you could be the looser in the end? A boxer will fight with confidence, because there are rules. A real fight has no rules and there's no way you would go into it with 100% courage. I have seen these dogs and, for 10 month old, they have done way better than titled WUSV ZWV etc I have seen in the CZ, who would show no sign of suspicion or fear, but also no sign (not the slightest gesture) to protect the owner, because they saw no sleeve on my arm.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I could go into deeper detail here but I won't, out of respect for Bismack.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

I think I know what he is referring to, but these were young dogs (8 and 10 months old) and they were undergoing their daily obedience training but I showed up with my camera and sort of got them suspicious towards me - which obviously means some body language will tell they were on guard. Some will read that as fear. Some as suspicion and so on. I guess the ultimate experience is to see the dogs first hand. I am not defending the breeder / kennel, I am just saying, the showcased dogs are young. I can't expect the world from a less than 2 year old.

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

The trainer makes a good argument for what are basically East European Shepherds, but the fact that he breeds an untrainable sire is questionable. If a 7-8 months old GSD can't be retrained by pros it means that there is something really wrong with it and that thing could be hereditary.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

Hmm yes and no. I think. But he brings his point across fairly loud and clear - he uses overly aggressive dogs to balance things out, as too many GSD'S are soft. Of course the outcome of such approach will have to be tested over time but I for one heard his "cry". And he won't sell a very aggressive dog to someone who doesn't want a very aggressive dog.

[@stefanschafl4580]

If you go back to the 50-ties they wrote in your Körungspaper if the dog had a high naturally protection drive. Is the dog sharp? High protection, this dogs are pure working lines. They needed a good strong dog in those days. What we see is normal dogsport but in the real live you need a dog who has a high protection genetics. These dogs are not for sport. They must work in military, K-9. The dog must be clean with other people and very important he must have a good sozialiton. Without this genetics drive, the dog is not clean in his head or the handler has the wrong dog for himself. If I look in the eyes of a german showline dog I see a dog who has this stupid looking, no drive nothing. That's an other breed, so sad.

[@user-tf6or1lh1d]

hello people from this video , that black dog is exactly what we are looking for !!!! , they sold sheperds from many breeders from all over the world , every time is the same only sport dogs , whould you recomend me where to buy an real agressive german sheperd for super guard work like these maybe pass me the contact of ''vom bismarck kennel s ''

[@ironragetv5448]

Every country has own german sheperd I see

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

You referring to the Bucovina Shepherd or to the type of GSD Mr Valeriu is breeding /promoting?

[@ironragetv5448]

@@DDRGermanShepherdDog It was joke, its all abaut breeder preferention and I understand his view, but to me to high long and too litle muscle mass on his dogs. Have to see on my own eyes.

[@DDRGermanShepherdDog]

@@ironragetv5448 Yes that's what I also said when I got there initially, but the dogs are shedding, they all looked like well, you know what a shedding dog looks like. Should time allow it, I will pay him another visit when the dogs look their normal looks. But again, should time allow it. I have already put my personal job on stand by to be able to travel to this kennel.

[@BlackJesus112]

Nice interview but disagree alot what you said about Malinois ....infact their bite is enough strong to break any body bone so they re good enough to work....besides that they are much faster than gsd so they re impact is more powerful because they run about 45/50kmh