Breeding the Best German Shepherds with Johannes Grewe and Avi Cohen - EP 102

[@RobertCabralDogs]

be sure to check out all of my training resources at robertcabral.com

[@andrecseta]

where are the pictures of avi's dog from back in the 90s?

[@avicohen6112]

It’s in the front. The dog that jump in front of Johannse face

[@ChelseaUSAfreeasabird]

This is by far my favorite podcast to date. I truly believe Mr. Cabral that these podcasts are just as valuable for German Shepards themselves as reputable breeders. The information coming from these podcasts are gold! I am new to German Shepards. I have done 3 years of research before buying my guy, but have learned more watching your podcasts than I did with independent research for 3 years. They are great to listen to in the car!!!!

[@Bababui69]

I did about 5 years of research. Put a deposit for a Czechoslovakian line GSD then saw one of Roberts videos and bought a Seiger GSD instead which has working ability. This saved me a lot of heart ache.

[@bethestandardallday]

@@Bababui69how much

[@NoelleFlores-o5d]

Johannes back in early 90's we acquired Hondo from you, a son of your stud Don. Hondo was always a joy, the best temperament and beautiful. Thank you for the pleasure of him.

[@ReddogBigdaddy]

I'd like to echo Robert's sentiments Johannes, thanks for all you do for the GSD breed.

[@PinkBlue_Spood]

I love seeing you continue to bring Avi and Johannes onto your podcast and channel! Hearing about Johannes’ medical situation, it made me wonder if he would benefit from a customized wheelchair. Although we don’t have the same conditions, my conditions can cause very similar difficulties with mobility, holding or grasping items (like a leash), and balance difficulties (I have constant vertigo and perception issues). If he still wanted to work with dogs, at least to some degree, this could potentially allow him to heel the dog and not have to hold the leash, but, still be able to supply corrections. Although I don’t have a wheelchair fitted to me, we were able to find one for sale that was a better fit, compared to the standard hospital wheelchairs I’ve been in. On SSI, I’m saving up for a custom wheelchair, as insurance will not cover it. Wheelchairs give me enough independence to work with animals and be outside again (I’ve been 90-100% bedridden since 13-14 years of age, and I’m 21 currently). A custom wheelchair goes a much longer way at providing that independence. I don’t know if it would work for his situation, because what benefits us are all different, but, I thought it may be worth mentioning, if it could allow him to hold onto his passion for a little longer.

[@unclesamsniece2064]

I always learn so much from the guests & from the questions asked by RC. Thank you to both of your guests not only for sharing their knowledge but for also having the integrity to be honest about how they see things. I hope for improved health for Johannes. And wish Avi safe travels as he moves to his new home. May it bring him as much joy as he has brought so many of us watching these podcasts. Thank you, Robert, for all you share with us in YT-land & for sharing with us in your membership, as well. Take care, all.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

it's really a pleasure. I love the work, love the videos and LOVE doing the podcasts. Glad so many enjoy them!!!

[@LisaSmith-dt3ho]

Fabulous!! I could listen to this all day!! Avi’s sense of humor is the best!!

[@michaelmccaffrey2731]

I remember Bill Santisco and Johannes watching the world cup between Brazil and Germany back in the 90s

[@theprovocativebully7753]

Thank you Mr Cabral, I love when Mr. Cohen on the show good people 💪🏽💪🏽

[@charlierosenthal1889]

Not that my opinion really matters because I don’t breed GSDs… I agree 1000% with everything Mr Grew and Mr Cohen said on this podcast. It was the foundation of everything I’ve been taught with working dogs.

[@avocapa]

That's a whole lot of wisdom and knowledge in one podcast! Thanks so much for the experience..

[@ReddogBigdaddy]

Thank you so much for having Avi back on! I love listening to his knowledge. Best guest by far.

[@doxlab]

Center heeling is really nice for every day situations. I keep my 2 working line shepherds inside. For sure you need to keep an extra eye in the puppy stage or put them into a crate. But I feel the same for any puppy. Every content about Shepherds (German, Dutch, Belgian) is appreciated

[@chuckwheeler3923]

I had the privilege of working with Johannesburg when he first came to this country

[@JoJo_GSD]

🙌 Oh my daisy's!! What a wonderful suprise 😃 Great to see /hear you Mr Avi Cohen. Mr Johannes, 🙌 you have left me with a desire to delve more into the genetics of the working line gsd & to strive to fullfill my dogs life. Thank you. Sending you cyber hugs from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍 Mr Cabral, wowser what an episode 🙌 thank you so much 🤗👍

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Great chat guys, thank you all. Always good to see Avi again. Sorry to hear about Johannes health, I can relate.

[@talshagan5000]

Been waiting for this one, thank you Avi and Robert ❤️

[@konukuauleki]

AVI is back!!!! YEY!!!!!!! So much to learn. Let me grab a mezcal this needs to be celebrated. THANKS ROBERT, for making it possible and for sharing it with us. THANKS AVI for sharing so much from your knowledge.

[@avicohen6112]

😂😂👊🏻👊🏻

[@rico4you]

Robert with another fantastic Podcast. Breeding no doubt something that should be left for highly qualified professionals! 🙏

[@kanarks4165]

🤣👍👍👏🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 I listen to this like 3 times already, great info!

[@Thoriumdogsport]

Really great podcast! Thanks to Robert’s podcast and advices I managed to get my Ferrari GSD from Germany! Finding the right breeder is so important and this really help people!!

[@naturallycurlyhair4413]

Great podcast, very cool to hear three very intelligent men discuss a great dog breed that holds a special place in all of our hearts.

[@k9-unit-australia275]

Im not sure what the odds are in America for sourcing a successful GSD. Here in AUSTRALIA the breed is absolutely destroyed. Between back yard breeding huge HD RATES there barely capable of being a pet let alone a working dog. They are driverless, nervey, and very weak temperaments. I really enjoyed listening to you guys talk. Such an informative watch. Literally confirmed everything I think about the GSD. I used to love the breed now i detest it. Not because of the dog but what the breeders have done to it. You can’t beat a Mali. I absolutely love the breed.

[@stanlibuda96]

What a surprise! I've just scanned Johannes' CV and see he must come from Wulfen near Dorsten in North-Rhine Westphalia. And I am watching it right here in ... Wulfen. Grüße aussem Pott!

[@michaelmccaffrey2731]

It has always been the goal of Johannes to improve the breed. This man is the real deal as is Bill Santisco, his best friend.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

💯

[@ayadal]

I agree that beauty is subjective. And I think the working lines look better than the show lines for most if not all working dog breeds.

[@rohanmukherjee2621]

the podcast are getting better n better. And Avi always lights up everything around. Love his energy

[@Terrierized]

Love you guys talking serious business but with humility, very entertaining!

[@THEEDESPERAD0]

Tremendous !! Thank you all 🙏

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Thanks for podcast.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thanks for listening

[@Crystallightclarity]

Amazing podcast, learned so much! I have a Border collie and a high drive 8 month old GSD female pup. They both have off switches after meals for two hours, and lay around at night with the family, but definitely spend most hours running around, working, wrestling, training or on long walks. Definitely no 🛋️ 🥔 here 😅

[@rychardbezerra1737]

Great podcast. Tks from Brazil. If possible topic for next podcast with Johannes: what are the best bloodlines for igp ? Which male’s are producing consistently and which females bloodline are recommended. Would be great if you could put in the screen the working dog screen for Johannes comments.

[@johncspine2787]

I “went local” to a German shepherd breeder, but they seem quite ethical, and have sourced quality animals. I drove and met the mother, the father, (sire/dam) played with all the sibling puppies for an hour. I asked the breeder for advice, he liked the second most dominant pup at that time, I did too. I wasn’t looking for the biggest and most savage, (regular residential w large yard, Intermountain west area, access to wilderness) I’m going to train to the dog’s abilities and happiness and mine too. I’ve been looking at pics of my pup’s grandparents and other relatives and maybe I’m falling victim to “pretty” dogs, but they all seem fairly accomplished at various show and events. My boy at about 15 weeks is a naughty little pill, training w pros also, good food motivated sit, down, touch, place, stay, good greeting strange dogs and ppl, but I’m taking the long view as the work is an investment for a companion for the future.

[@johncspine2787]

I’m not understanding the “dissing” of the show line dogs, I mean, aren’t these the ones we see winning at the Schutzen events? My boy has national champions in Serbia and Argentina in his ancestors, at 15 weeks he seems great at meeting new dogs and ppl, energetic, wants to do the tug/biting stuff (I’m not trying to do that though myself, especially as he’s getting ready to teethe and I want a pro I’m already training with to help me..definitely don’t want to screw that up..) maybe it’s because I have no “true working dog” to compare him to..

[@bitedawg]

this was an excellent podcast,thanks to everyone.

[@roywhl1]

German Shepherds rock.

[@montanasosa21]

Love Johannes.

[@roywhl1]

German shepherd. My favorite dog. Thank you Avi.

[@johniac7078]

Until traits are mapped, this is all a best guess. You can breed for looks because they are typically single gene traits. Temperament, biddability etc are complex multi-gene traits.

[@jfkst1]

How far are we from having dogs built in a lab by a geneticist? Gotta be within 20 years.

[@johniac7078]

@@jfkst1 They have been cloned...a lot of the 'genetics" people are talking about are probably not germ line anyway. There are a lot of other factors like maternal imprinting and epigenetic changes that really can't be bred for.

[@gon6253]

@@johniac7078 if only they could clone their life span

[@PinkBlue_Spood]

@@johniac7078 Even with the cloned dogs, they found that the temperament, drives, etc. were not the same, although there were some discrepancies with the physical characteristics as well.

[@roywhl1]

Great video. Very informative.

[@angelescobar1761]

Avi Cohen, The Legend 🙌 👏 💪

[@avicohen6112]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@jennifermarshall4535]

My hobby breeder in Ireland has been breeding working line Shepherds for over 30 years. She has a working pack on her farm. Her dogs are absolutely stunning with great health and temperament. The are sturdy boys and girls. I researched for a long time before settling on this breeder and she vetted me as I would have hoped.

[@johncspine2787]

I went to Del Cono Sur in the Salt Lake area, they have GS from all around the world..curious to know your breeder and the lines they carry. I learned my boys granddads both won a VA1 award in Serbia and Argentina..he’s a serious little guy at 15 weeks, great at meeting new ppl and dogs, I’m hopeful for the future.

[@pauld6072]

Great podcast, best yet. Could you ask Johannes next time if a female GS has a small litter first time is she likely to have further small litters ? Many thanks from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍

[@roywhl1]

Yes I the German Shepherd may not be as aggressive as the Malinois I feel the Shepherd is a better all around dog.

[@rautmanish]

Loved it. So much respect you all folks.

[@doxlab]

Question for Joahnnes: What are the different Feno- & Genotypes in German Shepherds? What do you think about testing puppies for work? In the excersise hold and bark, does the barking increase the drive or decrease stamina before the bite?

[@avicohen6112]

I don’t think Johannse checking on KZbin you will have to find him on Facebook

[@doxlab]

@@avicohen6112 Thank you will do. I think your opinion also holds value. What do you think?

[@morais99]

It is a deep knowledge shared. Congratulations

[@smirnoffsmash6283]

we love Avi!

[@avicohen6112]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pantheratroops5346]

Avi is baaaaaack!!

[@richardriggs3576]

Wish i had 10 percent of Avis knowledge...im 52 and had GS since i was 9 yrs old...looking for my next one soon...Avi help me get a good pup lol

[@jmenta77]

Always great content

[@Thoriumdogsport]

I would personally love to see a podcast with you two and Marko Koskensalo and Sarah Prelle! That would be awesome!

[@mikestogsdill7353]

Great podcast, Avi is always great to listen to. My question for Avi and Johannes, Have the German Shepherds improved for police dogs as much as they have for the sport? I have found it really hard to find one for police work, as the environmental soundness is not very strong. Yes, I have had pups from 8 weeks up getting the exposures, but still find some major issues. I have tried pups from some of the "top" sport kennels and people you mentioned in this podcast, and not much luck. This is not a breed specific problem, just wondered if you could steer me in the right direction for certain bloodlines to look for.

[@avicohen6112]

Mike you have to look a lot or you do what all of us doing. Getting 1 year old and knowing for sure that he is perfect for what you need. I can get you some names and contact in Europ

[@mikestogsdill7353]

@@avicohen6112 I understand and agree with what you are saying, my question then is why is it one should have to look at a lot with all the breeding that has been done, why is there so much inconsistency? I am not talking about the backyard breeders, I have had pups from Bundessieger winners, and same thing--WEAK nerves. Dogs that can't go into a dark room, have problems with stairs, gunshots, etc...

[@avicohen6112]

@@mikestogsdill7353 this is the same question that we all have.

[@conflict7269]

These guys would love my dogs and when they have pups ill sell you guys one and you will see how amazing these gsds are! I love your videos always watching

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

You guys are killing me.. I'm dying laughing about Avi will take the dogs with strong drive and bad nerves.. and Johannes said he had them before.. 🤣 Great show.. Thanks .. I learned a lot..

[@Terrierized]

Good luck with your move Avi

[@avicohen6112]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@kire2905]

Hi Robert, jetzt habt ihr mal über den Rücken der DSH's gesprochen. Könnt ihr bei nächster Gelegenheit über DDR bzw. ostdeutsche Schäferhunde sprechen? Auf den Meisterschaften sehe ich tatsächlich nur die Westdeutschen. Ich würde gerne von euch hören, ob es nur Politik und Geschmack ist, oder ob es eurer Meinung nach tatsächlich andere Gründe hat, warum man nur Westdeutsche auf den Meisterschaften sieht. Mein Stand ist, dass die DDR Schäferhunde grundsätzlich robuster sind. Daher find ich es zumindest fragwürdig warum nicht mehr der erfolgreichen Wettkämpfer auf solche Linien zurückgreifen. Grüße aus Deutschland :)

[@endfeld]

Beauty is as beauty does. Form and function! The GSD is first and foremost a working dog. The show dogs and the working dogs of the breed should not be as separated as they have become.

[@renefloresvlogs7547]

Avi, what were the names of the kennels you were mentioning around the 22 min mark? Thank you!

[@uraniumk9]

I think when we talk about Bob vd Wilddieben who is Henk von Gut Korten son the typical phenotype is in the line. Henk produced females mostly looking like him. My female out of Henk has big strong head, typical shape.

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Another great interview Robert. I have a question for you, what is the most durable flex leash to use? I am currently training a 60 pound Pitbull.

[@kostaskarakostas3688]

Avi is the best!!

[@avicohen6112]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@davidkibala2886]

I'm overwhelmed with dad jokes😭😅

[@DivineSource444]

Fantastic podcast! Question: Will a show shepherd still be a good personal guard dog? For example: when in the house will they bark when a stranger comes to the door or on your property? Or have their temperaments drastically changed (more placid) in the past while?

[@avicohen6112]

Of course 100%

[@DivineSource444]

@@avicohen6112 Thank you so much Avi! I love it when you are on the podcasts because I learn something new every time. 👍🏻

[@bethestandardallday]

Barking doesn’t mean it’s good protection dog at all. Scared dogs also bark.

[@jannellmeagher638]

"You cut your loofa!" What a Crack up!

[@vikingdogmanship]

100% truth!!!

[@michaelmccaffrey2731]

Johannes, you mentioned " thank God". I encourage you to read Romans chapter 1 in the bible

[@bteeg4052]

We are seeking two of the Best German Shepherds puppies in the world. Can have Johanas Cohen give us some recommendation. Thank you for your assistance.

[@LittleImpaler]

Both male and female need to have a good temperament and be healthy without any mental illness. Also have engery or prey drive that you want.

[@truecynic1270]

Ah............the character of the dog................oh the GSD has SO MUCH CHARACTER, DRIVE, INTEREST in LEARNING and INCREDIBLE STABILITY and NERVES.

[@civilguardk9llc551]

Angulation isn’t a normal characteristic. When you distribute structural balance weighted to the front and not equal to the rear you loose power in the dog. In my opinion a strong ass In balance to the front with a more level top line is proper structure. Go to the wolf for your answer.

[@matveynusinkis1223]

👌👌

[@kanarks4165]

“Mickey mouse” 😂

[@pilarvalenzueladelpiano7203]

Estructura, caracter, drives y nervios :o)

[@nicholcleminson8984]

Money corrupts everything

[@yishihara55527]

Years ago, I was once kindly asked to leave a dog store in LA. I had a German working breed with me but was told that it was giving an Auschwitz survivor a panic attack. I immediately complied but felt bad...as if I was being looked at as a Nazi simply for having a German dog.

[@Noahsark17]

Genetics can only succeed in the right hands and correct environment. I was personally told by the breeder, "Don't take that dog, he's too friendly" So called "soft" He has become the most powerful personal protector. In certain conditions, genetics can be awakened by perfect union. Science is part of life: vision is what guides science. The perfect dog doesn't exist. The perfect relationship, and ability is key. I remember Avi saying one day, "He tried to breed with one top rated bitch in the world, unfortunately the off spring had hip problems" Genetics without sensing the bitch's emotions can give an unstable litter. Our neighbour purchased a top dog from a reputable breeder. That dog is highly reactive. He thought it was protection, until I came in front of her and worked her. She became tame. Knowledge and intuition goes hand in hand.

[@UraniulVl]

What is his kennel called?

[@avicohen6112]

Del Alemania

[@michaelmccaffrey2731]

Johannes is my ex father in-law. It's heartbreaking to me, to see his health condition. If you can read this comment Johannes, I encourage you to study the bible for yourself and remove anything you've been taught. Revelation 14:12 keep the commandments of Yah and have faith in the Messiah.

[@craigladewig3158]

roach back - so sad to see GSD looking like that

[@ambrosemolina3457]

Great video