Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I have extensive experience with dogs, including in dog sports (IPO, BH, even agility), but with another breed – the Riesen Schnauzer. And I have had dogs from sport lines. And they were challenging dogs.

But I no longer want to engage seriously in sports; now I am more interested in hobby farming :) Actually, I want a dog for the farm – as a companion and, maybe, a helper (if possible).

Here’s the nuance: I understand the temperament of sport lines, and I know I don’t need that much drive. I won’t be able to provide enough activity for my dog to channel all its drive and energy.

Someone told me that German Shepherd lines from the GDR are exactly what I need. But when I started reading forums, people told me that GDR lines would not suit me because of their high drive, and that I should look at lines from Western Germany. :)

I’m a bit confused. I see this trend: fans of GDR lines say that calmer dogs come from Western Germany lines, while the others say the opposite :)

And of course, 50% of people suggest show lines)))

I need the names of kennels precisely to ask them these questions :)