YOU SAID IT! I've never had an "expensive" GSD, and, frankly, haven't wanted one, as all but my first one have been rescues. Bimmer and Bear are both GS mixes, Bimmer with a small percentage of wolf and Bear with Akita. Bimmer has, and Bear had a phenomenal work ethic, as did my other heart-friends. Bimmer's excellent with the cows, and Bear was great help surveying with my Dad. They also had none of the hoity-toity AKC dog problems!
I hope the AKC mavens never glom onto our Filas and ruin the breed as they have done with so many others. The Fila, like the GSD once was, is a very hardy working breed with a very specific temperament and physique.
Of course, not many people today have a need for a working breed, so many of the qualities and capabilities of working dogs are destined to fall by the wayside. It's a tragedy, really.
I hope the AKC mavens never glom onto our Filas and ruin the breed as they have done with so many others. The Fila, like the GSD once was, is a very hardy working breed with a very specific temperament and physique.
Of course, not many people today have a need for a working breed, so many of the qualities and capabilities of working dogs are destined to fall by the wayside. It's a tragedy, really.