German Shepherd puppy

[Jas29]

Hey guys i was wondering if you know any reputable breeders for pure bread german shepherd puppies any help will be appreciated

[civicyvr]

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[Jas29]

bought a germen shepherd

[threezero]

.... woah that was fast....

fyi u really should do your research when it comes to gsd. they are have alot of genetic diseases and pups from backyard breeder will almost be guarantee to have hip problem 4-5 sometime as early as 2 yrs down the road.

workling line or show line is not really a concern for the average pet owner but you should at least make sure the breeder have both the parent's hip checked out and the breeder will take responsibility for your pup's hip if it does have problem in the future.

I know so many people that have impulse buy gsd and end up having to give up the dog because it is too much for them to handle or even worse watching their dog at age 4 semi paralyze while all other dogs at that age is in their prime, running around having fun.

all in all i hope u did ur research op

[Jas29]

we have been looking for awhile just never found 1 and the day i posted someone told us of a breeder that had a litter at the end of dec and had started looking for owners for them a couple of days ago

edit: he told us that the parents hips had been checked when we asked him

[MindBomber]

That doesn't sound right, at all.

If the litter was born at the end of December then they are between three and four weeks old, the dam's maternal instincts are barely receding at that point and for the welfare of both her and the puppies she should still have access to them. Typically a good breeder would wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks, even 12 weeks on occasion, before releasing the pups. Also, good breeders don't wait until the puppies are born and ready to be released to look for owners, they often release the puppies for sale pre-birth. One day doesn't even allow sufficient time for a home inspection typically, which again, most good breeders require.

I hope you didn't buy from a puppy mill or back yard breeder, but that's not how it sounds. I'm a huge advocate against that type of breeding, so I hope you understand if my post came across as harsh.

Are the parents from American or European lines, working or show lines, what was the name of the breeder?

[Jas29]

the litter was born dec 8 we haven't take him home yet hes still there and there was only 2 pups left when we went he said he doesn't show them to people when they were first born but 4 of them were account for. he said he had 4 males and 4 females we saw 5/8 of them. all the males and the 1 female that wasn't accounted for

edit: hes been breading for 10 years

not trying to defend him in anyway

[MindBomber]

I've been breeding for ten years too and the parents of the German Shepard puppies I sell do not have any hip problems, trust me. You believe me, right? I'm not like the 25 other people in the local newspaper with ads for puppies for sale, just trying to make a quick non-taxable buck, I swear.

I'm not saying the puppy you purchased is from a irresponsible breeder and will have health issues, there are just some warning signs and it's important to be very cautious when purchasing any animal, especially when health concerns are prolific in the given breed. My puppy was great, the backyard breeder she was purchased from assured us the parents were very healthy and from established lines, but she was put down very young due to severe genetic issues. It breaks my heart even now, because she was wonderful.

Protect yourself, the breeder should have clearly communicated to you the answers to the questions I asked above. The purchase should be going through a business with a name and clear traceable history, not a cash deal. The assurance of health should not be from the breeder, it should come in the form of a health certificate completed buy a vet.

People always go to cheap backyard breeders, because they can't justify spending $1-2k on an animal from an established reputable breeder. They spend thousands on cars, electronics, vacations, but cheap out on a living creature that will become an integral and precious member of their family.

Investing a bit more time and money now has the potential to spare you heart break later.

Again, hopefully that doesn't come across as harsh, I'm passionate about proper breeding as a result losing my Pinscher to genetic health issues.

[threezero]

BULLINGER SHEPHERDS Breeder of German Shepherds Canada

Located in aldergrove. Award winning breeder of German working line. If I don't already have a german shepherd I would definitely consider these guys
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[spyker]

A friend of mine purchased a GS 9 years ago,he purchased the dog from a very reputable breeder/kennel in Maple Ridge,he got a signed certificate/contract stating the dog was guaranteed free of any genetic defects or hip problem for the rest of the dogs life,or they will pay for all medical bills or replace the dog.So far,for the dogs age,he's doing really well with no signs of any problems.My friend sure paid alot for him,but he got what he payed for.

As for working line vs. show line,I would take a working line any day,I would not even want a show line GS,too many problems when they are bred just for a certain look.

[spyker]

Originally Posted by Jas29

the litter was born dec 8 we haven't take him home yet hes still there and there was only 2 pups left when we went he said he doesn't show them to people when they were first born but 4 of them were account for. he said he had 4 males and 4 females we saw 5/8 of them. all the males and the 1 female that wasn't accounted for

edit: hes been breading for 10 years

not trying to defend him in anyway

Did you pay for the puppy yet? if not,look some more.

10 years is nowhere near long enough to know a good amount about breeding dogs.

A friend of mine,he and his family have been breeding some of the best & pure American pitbulls around,they have been doing it for 30+ years.

[Lil Bastrd]

Originally Posted by Jas29

we have been looking for awhile just never found 1 and the day i posted someone told us of a breeder that had a litter at the end of dec and had started looking for owners for them a couple of days ago

edit: he told us that the parents hips had been checked when we asked him

Before you pick up the puppy ask to see the Certificate on clear hips. A vet looking/feeling the hips isn't a guarentee that they have good hips. An x-ray needs to be done, and depending on the vet (how long an knowledgeable they are) if they don't have much experience with this should be sent to the board to clear.
Make sure you book a vet visit for the day after you get your pup as well, this way if there are any issues the breeder can't say they weren't there before.
Most breeders won't give a life-time guarentee as things like hip issues can also be caused by injury at a young age that doesn't show till later. They should at least give you a year. Any genetic hip issues will usually start to show as they grow.
My theory is if they are saying the hips, eyes, heart, etc are good then they should have paperwork to back that up.