“So the dogs he was seeing were Ellens vision, not George’s.”
That’s right. Actually it was probably Carl Calkins’ vision. I don’t get the idea Ellen ever had much input into the actual breeding decisions, despite what you might hear. Whoever was responsible, Ellen or Carl, the dogs and the breeding program changed significantly after Ryman’s death.
“I have
always believed that decoverly kennels was never based on George Rymans
vision, maybe that is why the new owner bred to shadow oak Bo”
Maybe it’s because crossing with show dogs produced dogs that needed a boost in the drive/hunting instinct department?
Cliff