23/07/2025
GENETICS NEVER LIE…
In this game of German Shepherd Dog breeding, one truth remains unshakable...GENETICS NEVER LIE. You can feed the dog the best food, train it like a soldier, or groom it till it shines, but if the genetics aren’t right, you’re only polishing a weak foundation.
A dog can only give what it's genetically wired to give. If the sire and dam lack drive, courage, structure, or nerve strength, don't expect a miracle from the puppies. If both parents are soft, nervous, or lack working ability, their offspring will carry the same weaknesses, no matter how much hype or marketing you put behind them.
Look at the great German Shepherds of old dogs from Czech, DDR, and West German working lines. Their genetics were built on strength, stability, working ability, and health. That's why they produced generation after generation of real, dependable working dogs. Today, some breeders chase beauty and color over function, ignoring temperament, working nerve, and drive and we are now seeing the consequences.
So, as a breeder or buyer, always remember: Pedigree is not just paper, it's the DNA blueprint. Study it well. Because in this game, GENETICS NEVER LIE.
Photo: MANUS Van TIEKERHOOK SchH1
