This is a very fascinating topic. Too much information with many variables and very few studies made on canines. It will be great if someone makes a study of how specific traits that matter to US in this sport are passed on and by Who.

At the end of the day, we are all looking for the best possible results and consistently repeat them.

My goal with this topic is to bring to peoples attention the females larger contribution to the end product. In order to a male be successful, he needs a good female.

Actually, I strongly believe that a female will make a male much better than the opposite.

I hope that with this instead of people talking about the Sire and Grand Sire, they start paying more attention to the Dam, Grand Dam. I will get rid of all males I have in my yard with no regrets if need to, but the females I will really keep at all cost.

IMHO, The longevity of this breed rest in the breeding of high quality females.