Being a Dogman ain't easy

[S_B]

Absolutely. it is a common debate.

In theory they should be better based on selection over time. Some have but there is so much more money involved in the dogs now, so much more to be made.

Maybe I hold the dogs on a higher plane, yet do not have a lot of faith in my fellow man. LOL

EWO

Couldn't of said it better!!! Especially the last part. I expect as much from people as I do my dogs, seems I'm more often disappointed in the people. lol

Great discussion guys!

S_B

[EWO]

Good points. I can se both sides.

I sort of lean to the dogs of yesteryear over all because back then you could ride up and down the road and it was easier on the mind.

There use to be a Sunday morning breakfast at AB's and the roll sets of dogs til sundown. I would not be within ten miles of set up like that in todays climate.

I do agree that if it were strictly elite vs. elite I would go with todays dogs but more so because of nutrition, supplementation and the scientific advances in conditioning. Today's elite athlete should have the advantage thru breeding selection and advances in nutrition/supplementation.

If we went Top 10 then and now I would call it a push. Go Top 20 and I think the W's would start swinging to yester year. Mostly because of more quality across the board.

There was money to be made back then but nothing like today. The number of people were leas but the percentages of those people kept higher standards. There is more money today. More people with less than honorable intentions thus across the board the quality of the dogs fade.

Its a great topic. Mostly because there is no right answer. Neither side can be quantified. Just solid points.

EWO

[SOUR-MASH]

Good points. I can se both sides.

I sort of lean to the dogs of yesteryear over all because back then you could ride up and down the road and it was easier on the mind.

There use to be a Sunday morning breakfast at AB's and the roll sets of dogs til sundown. I would not be within ten miles of set up like that in todays climate.

I do agree that if it were strictly elite vs. elite I would go with todays dogs but more so because of nutrition, supplementation and the scientific advances in conditioning. Today's elite athlete should have the advantage thru breeding selection and advances in nutrition/supplementation.

If we went Top 10 then and now I would call it a push. Go Top 20 and I think the W's would start swinging to yester year. Mostly because of more quality across the board.

There was money to be made back then but nothing like today. The number of people were leas but the percentages of those people kept higher standards. There is more money today. More people with less than honorable intentions thus across the board the quality of the dogs fade.

Its a great topic. Mostly because there is no right answer. Neither side can be quantified. Just solid points.

EWO

Yes I agree, I disagree but thankfully we are two people that share a common passion. You really express your opinions well EWO and you are very knowledgeable as I have seen from various post by you. Cheers

[EWO]

Much respect for you and yours as well.

Nothing wrong with disagreeing on a topic of discussion.

If we all agreed, we would have the same family of dogs, breed for the same reasons, work them all the same and show up on Saturday night tp participate in the inevitable draw. Ending in a tie is a lot like kissing your sister. Not much fun there. LOL

There is not a lot of things 'cookie cutter' in these dogs which is about the best way it could be.

Enjoyed it. Keep posting.

EWO