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**nerrttrw** · 12-14-2010, 02:07 PM

[QUOTE=brindlexpitt;833206]there are quite a few good show bred breeders out in mid FL, i really hope you know what youre getting yourself into with a GSD cause IMO APBTs are a breeze compared to a GSD.[/QUOTE]

If only you knew how TRUE this statement is. My APBT is EASY compaired to my shepherds.GSD are not for the faint of heart nor the immaculate housekeeper. They shed a TON,need a good strong pack leader,are idependant minded,protective and can be aloof with new people until they get used to them. My one gsd,doesn't like people.She tolerates them if I ask her to,but she's rather stand-offish,doesn't enjoy the interactions and is NOT a social dog.My coated girl will warm up to new people much faster than my stock coat.She is wonderful with new people when she gets to know them.

I am sort of sad you won't 'consider' looking at a rescue adoption.I do understand you wanting to 'pick' a pup out of a litter.Many gsd rescue agencies do end up with younger puppies and sometimes a full litter is born there.Its your choice and I just don't want you to 'shut out' that as an option,if it did present itself. I bought from a breeder for my stock coat girl,and I love her to bits.However,if she would have come from a rescue agency-I wouldn't love her any less.It's the RIGHT DOG not the right source,you should be seeking.

12-14-2010, 02:07 PM	#14
nerrttrw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 588 Senior Member	[QUOTE=brindlexpitt;833206]there are quite a few good show bred breeders out in mid FL, i really hope you know what youre getting yourself into with a GSD cause IMO APBTs are a breeze compared to a GSD.[/QUOTE] If only you knew how TRUE this statement is. My APBT is EASY compaired to my shepherds.GSD are not for the faint of heart nor the immaculate housekeeper. They shed a TON,need a good strong pack leader,are idependant minded,protective and can be aloof with new people until they get used to them. My one gsd,doesn't like people.She tolerates them if I ask her to,but she's rather stand-offish,doesn't enjoy the interactions and is NOT a social dog.My coated girl will warm up to new people much faster than my stock coat.She is wonderful with new people when she gets to know them. I am sort of sad you won't 'consider' looking at a rescue adoption.I do understand you wanting to 'pick' a pup out of a litter.Many gsd rescue agencies do end up with younger puppies and sometimes a full litter is born there.Its your choice and I just don't want you to 'shut out' that as an option,if it did present itself. I bought from a breeder for my stock coat girl,and I love her to bits.However,if she would have come from a rescue agency-I wouldn't love her any less.It's the RIGHT DOG not the right source,you should be seeking.
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