Rage in liver working types???

[Emilyoliver]

Just read this posted on another forum. She mentioned it was also linked to 'welsh lines'.  (Can only think of one particular 'line' which dominates in my dog's pedigree).  Fairly serious allegation I would think. Not heard this before. Thoughts? Anyone heard this lately?

[Jane S]

Not heard that - working people generally say that so-called "rage" is only in show lines and doesn't exist at all in working Cockers If someone is posting on a public forum and making it clear what lines they're referring to even without naming them, they're on dangerous ground!

[Emilyoliver]

Not heard that - working people generally say that so-called "rage" is only in show lines and doesn't exist at all in working Cockers If someone is posting on a public forum and making it clear what lines they're referring to even without naming them, they're on dangerous ground!

Yes, thought the same.  Sweeping statement as well of 'rage being prevalent in liver working cockers' and if the pedigree is full of 'welsh lines'....  Don't think people appreciate the danger of stating such things on public fora.

[Helen]

Load of rubbish, and I'd love them to answer questions directly to the breeder of that Welsh Line.  Perhaps he should know about it?

If it's the thread I'm thinking of perhaps they should address their methods of training first which is probably not helping any guarding or fear.....

Top Barks may have some insights from his studies - I'm sure Liver workers didn't feature especially with aggression