CWD character?

Gypsy Wolf · 10-04-2010, 00:39

I come from a working Schutzhund background as well, and I can say, at least in my experience, the CsV is somewhere between the GSD and Malinois in energy level and intensity. Of course, I have a bitch puppy, and it's likely the males are a little more laid-back and sweet.
I use toys for reward as well and my CsV girl is just fine with that - and at just 15 weeks old! Food is good, too, but she seems to "last longer" in training with a prey toy rather than food.
I have both Malinois and a highline GSD, the CsV is less "sharp" than a Mal, but it is higher drive than my GSD - probably quite a lot like your working line GSD - that's what my CsV reminds me of, actually. She is extraordinarily "bitey" very prey-driven and has a very natural calm full grip - something highly prized in SchH. She is much more "serious" than my GSD, so expect some civil drive as she matures. This is not a breed for the average home, but an excellent choice for a working home - especially one with experience with workingline GSD.

10-04-2010, 00:39	#2
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	I come from a working Schutzhund background as well, and I can say, at least in my experience, the CsV is somewhere between the GSD and Malinois in energy level and intensity. Of course, I have a bitch puppy, and it's likely the males are a little more laid-back and sweet. I use toys for reward as well and my CsV girl is just fine with that - and at just 15 weeks old! Food is good, too, but she seems to "last longer" in training with a prey toy rather than food. I have both Malinois and a highline GSD, the CsV is less "sharp" than a Mal, but it is higher drive than my GSD - probably quite a lot like your working line GSD - that's what my CsV reminds me of, actually. She is extraordinarily "bitey" very prey-driven and has a very natural calm full grip - something highly prized in SchH. She is much more "serious" than my GSD, so expect some civil drive as she matures. This is not a breed for the average home, but an excellent choice for a working home - especially one with experience with workingline GSD.