[FrereeDoulley]

I know this isnt a forum for GSDs but I have seen many pics of them so I figured I would ask. I grew up with GSDs and I currently own an 18 month old SBT. We are going to be buying a house soon that has 5 acres and we are looking into adding a GSD.

Please recommend some breeders for us.

Thanks!

[nerrttrw]

Are you wanting to rescue or buy a GSD pup?

For rescue...........

http://ntxgsdrescue.org/

http://www.austingermanshepherdrescue.org/

For breeders..........

http://www.gsdcofhouston.org/

Working GSD.......

http://www.austinschutzhundclub.com/

[Brutton]

I will PM you the name of some breeders. Are you looking for a local breeder or is shipping OK?

[FrereeDoulley]

i am looking to buy one, not get one from a rescue. i do not plan on 'working' him/her. and i would like to go and visit the breeder and pick out a pup(or have the pup pick me). so shipping is probably out unless someone can convince me otherwise.

i currently live north of dallas but plan on moving to KS in the wichita area.

thanks for your help

[kHy87gPC]

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.

[Brutton]

Shipping is a good choice IMHO. You can look at WAY more GOOD breeders that way. Also, you can fly up to meet the pup and the parents before you take the pup home.

Personally, with a good REPUTABLE breeder you aren't really going to get to choose. The way that I do it is this, I evaluate the litter from the time they are born, do a full evaluation at 8 weeks, that helps seperate the pet puppies from the working puppies. I then tell people, here are the pet puppies, these 2 would be suitable for your home, they pick between the 2. If you look at the WHOLE litter and pick a working quality puppy but you just want a pet, I'm not going to sell you the working pup. These are all potential...anything with a puppy is a crapshoot.

Broadening your horizon to shipping would be a good thing.

If you want, I'll e-mail you my phone number and I'll talk to you more about the GSD and what your looking for etc. to match you up with some good breeders in your area and out.

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Also, for a well bred pet quality puppy, you're looking at around $600 from health tested parents. $750 is the lowest I've seen for a pup out of health tested TITLED parents.

[Lenny Hensley]

i am looking to buy one, not get one from a rescue. i do not plan on 'working' him/her. and i would like to go and visit the breeder and pick out a pup(or have the pup pick me). so shipping is probably out unless someone can convince me otherwise.

i currently live north of dallas but plan on moving to KS in the wichita area.

thanks for your help

ugh,what you want to come here for? I'd at least wait till April!

[inownsuipsy]

^^^ Agree w/ VKH there.

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.

^^^ And I agree w/ this 110%!!! I've had my pit bull for 8 years & my (3 yr old) GSD for 2 months. The GSD is very different than the pit bull.

[iceleliewBync]

I think VKH summed it up well. Best thing you can do is include shipping as a possibility and chat with someone very experienced with the breed.

Even with chatting with breeders' and breed owners its still taken me several years to really pin down the specifics of what breeders would work for me. Of course I want a working dog and not just a pet. Someday I'll own one, I'm in no rush right now because I want a hardcore working dog and now isn't the time to begin that for various reasons. Plus my GSD/Sibe mutt is pretty damn hardcore herself.

[kHy87gPC]

^^^ Agree w/ VKH there.



^^^ And I agree w/ this 110%!!! I've had my pit bull for 8 years & my (3 yr old) GSD for 2 months. The GSD is very different than the pit bull.

yeah. they drive me insane alot of the time i have one that does have a job, and one i purposely got to be a low drive dog, and shes worse than the one with a job! bitch could overheat herself and STILL want to go go go go. If you have some serious patience and expect to have to work the dog in something even if you DID get a pet quality, then go for it. but theyre just. ugh. they make me want to tear my hair out sometimes haha

[MoreEndotte]

This is a breeder I know of, they are in my agility class.
http://dasmassivkennel.com/index.html

[somasideff]

Kit, your friend has beautiful dogs!

My girl Umah is from the same breeder (they are actually littermates) as VKH's Judge. She knows much more about GSD's than I ever will, so I'm sure she will point you in the right direction!

My girl is a pet quality dog from working dog lines, and even though she's pet quality, she is still very high energy and a load of fun!

[Brutton]

Looks like a decent breeder

This female is related to Judge......
si?ab vom das massiv

Through Fado Vom Kathago

I wonder what the health testing looks like on them.

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Even the pet quality dogs from working lines can be a lot of dog. If you are truly looking for a pet, I'd recommend a showline, West German or American. I know a few good breeders of those as well. Just let me know.

[nerrttrw]

[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.

[iceleliewBync]

Those are nice looking dogs!

I know a good West German showline breeder in my area that will ship. Her dogs are actually capable of work though, so I'm not sure how lazy they'd be for a pet owner. I did like the ones I met, even though showline dogs aren't really my cup of tea.

Its what makes them fun right? I love the go, go, go! Even my screwball foster mutt gets all begitty if she doesn't have a job and someone firmly in charge.

[Brutton]

I think the OP may have left again. Who knows. GSDs are HARD to deal with if you are not adequately prepared!

[FrereeDoulley]

i am still here!!! its finals week and ive been writing some last minute papers. i do appreciate the input and i will definitely consider shipping a pup as well as going to a few shelters.

these next few weeks will be hectic with holiday travel and school, but i will definitely be contacting a few people on here for more info.

thanks everybody!!!

[kHy87gPC]

Those are nice looking dogs!

I know a good West German showline breeder in my area that will ship. Her dogs are actually capable of work though, so I'm not sure how lazy they'd be for a pet owner. I did like the ones I met, even though showline dogs aren't really my cup of tea.

Its what makes them fun right? I love the go, go, go! Even my screwball foster mutt gets all begitty if she doesn't have a job and someone firmly in charge.

i love go go go go dogs but when theyre still trying to roll around figgiting on the floor or even wanting to go back out even after theyre dead tired from ball time, training, flirt, spring pole, and a run, its insane. lol

[iceleliewBync]

i love go go go go dogs but when theyre still trying to roll around figgiting on the floor or even wanting to go back out even after theyre dead tired from ball time, training, flirt, spring pole, and a run, its insane. lol

Is it bad that I like it when they do that?

Its even worse when you've got some Siberian in there and they are having spastic husky zoomies and woo-woo-ing the whole time.

I'm pretty sure I'd really enjoy a Dutchie or a Mali. A lot!

[kHy87gPC]

Is it bad that I like it when they do that?

Its even worse when you've got some Siberian in there and they are having spastic husky zoomies and woo-woo-ing the whole time.

I'm pretty sure I'd really enjoy a Dutchie or a Mali. A lot!

hahaha like i said some people love it. and while i do love my GSDs, like i said they drive me nuts sometimes and you would LOVE a dutchie as far as i know from a trainer/breeder friend of mine, theyre even MORE of it lol. and yeah i know the wooing all too well. took care of a friends mix once. that dog was one heck of a woo'er. was cute, but i was also glad i didnt have to live with it all of the time LOL