Show type x Working type

[milly]

I absolutely agree Nicola, I'm not sure if my post is clear but I personally would want a dog from specific lines and don't see how crosses is improving the breed. However Speckles story shows the OP what the outcome could be, a dog with very high drive, if that's you want why not just buy a working cocker from established lines.

[Nicola]

I absolutely agree Nicola, I'm not sure if my post is clear but I personally would want a dog from specific lines and don't see how crosses is improving the breed. However Speckles story shows the OP what the outcome could be, a dog with very high drive, if that's you want why not just buy a working cocker from established lines.

Ahhh right, I get you now, sorry!   Totally agree with what you're saying!!

[Top Barks]

Like it or not it will continue I'm sure and I also am totally against dogs just being bred for the sake of it which is why i said i would only be in favour if it were done properly and for the good of the breed I also acknowledge that any responsible breeder would not undertake such a match anyway.
With regard to unknown traits then I think you will still have a good idea as to what you will get from the sire and dam surely?
I see so many working cockers in Pet homes sired by dogs who's owners claim to be against breeding for the pet market and the owners do not realise what they have taken on, so even breeders of true cockers (as this guy calls them) obviously have a price to stud their dog to all and sundry and not worry where the pups will end up.
Working cockers do seem to be very desireable and trendy these days with folks who have no intention of using them for the purpose they were initially intended.
I also acknowledge that you would not improve either strain by crossing but what i am trying to say is that it is still possible to get a damn good Pet dog (not show or hunting) from such a mating.
Whether that is right or wrong is a matter of oppinion.
Surely that has been the case for years.