Thread: Korthals Griffon

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

All breeds of dogs, cattle, sheep, wild deer, etc that have been brought here take some time to be sorted out and make any progress. This is because only some of the individuals express genes suitable for NZ. What this then means is that bringing some new dog breed to NZ can be expected to initially fail and be a disappointment for a few generations while the best suited individuals are tested and used to establish a useful breeding line.
Brains are pretty important in dogs and so is a friendly biddable nature. If it is a nice friendly good natured dog there are always plenty of people who will look after it or take it when we finally get past needing it IMO. I am a bit wary of a lot of new imported breeds - some are great but plenty are dumb

I also find it interesting that good pedigree dogs (just to clarify I mean working hunting dogs) are generally more wallet friendly that the designer low allergy,low shedding muts which seem to prevail now, and you have some idea of what the dog will look like/behave like.

Mind you I am a bit of a snob I guess in that when people ask me what breed my dogs are I like a simple answer........................pointer, not this crossed with that!

My workmate has a Cavoodle and a Spoodle both of which cost $1800-$1900 each provided they agree to have a litter from each for the breeder, WTF!!