German Shepherd
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I'm thinking of buying a German Shepard puppy, i wouldnt mind another rescue one but i have a young daughter and you can never be too sure!
The one i had when i was a boy was the best dog i have ever had and i still miss not having her around, i've been searching around and looking at puppies and i'm surprised that there's not much choice, there was a time when the local rag was loaded with the buggers, now there's not much at all.
Prices seem to have shot up as well, i know its been 14 years but i thought they where about £250 to £350 not £295-£1000 with an average price of £650!!!
I've looked on the usual sites, so i thought i'd post up here to see if anyone knew of anyone having a litter or suggestions on where to look.
The one i had when i was a boy was the best dog i have ever had and i still miss not having her around, i've been searching around and looking at puppies and i'm surprised that there's not much choice, there was a time when the local rag was loaded with the buggers, now there's not much at all.
Prices seem to have shot up as well, i know its been 14 years but i thought they where about £250 to £350 not £295-£1000 with an average price of £650!!!
I've looked on the usual sites, so i thought i'd post up here to see if anyone knew of anyone having a litter or suggestions on where to look.
10 Pence Short said:
As a family we had a few. Sadly they're susceptible to the old hip problems and seemingly, tumours as well.
Brilliant and trustworthy family pets though, despite the reputation as being guard dogs.
Always wanted a white one.
+ 1. Our suffered with hip problems later in life and did stop him walking in the end, fantastic dog though. Good luck searching.Brilliant and trustworthy family pets though, despite the reputation as being guard dogs.
Always wanted a white one.
10 Pence Short said:
As a family we had a few. Sadly they're susceptible to the old hip problems and seemingly, tumours as well.
Brilliant and trustworthy family pets though, despite the reputation as being guard dogs.
Always wanted a white one.
Thats how mine timed out with, her back end collapsed and she was put to sleep, still upsets me to this dayBrilliant and trustworthy family pets though, despite the reputation as being guard dogs.
Always wanted a white one.
Agreed though, they are great dogs, thanks to her i have many good childhood memories, be it, making dens with her or going off on adventures as you do when your a kid. She used to sit by the gate for 4 weeks at a time untill i came back from school, people couldnt beleive it!
I prefer the black/sable personaly
We have a german shepherd cross called Ben. He is 15 this September and he is suffering from arthritis in the back legs and we suspect that he probably won't be with us by Christmas.
We dread the moment he is no longer with us and we both will be totally devestated as we have had him since we were in our last year at University.
The other half really want's to have another German Shepherd, rather than a second Labrador and we suspect that we will have to pay between £600 and £1000 also. We will go down the route of finding a breeder from the Kennel Club Puppy Scheme website, although that doesn't guarantee you will find a good breeder.
We certainly have learnt some lessons when it comes to selecting breeders and ultimately I will try and find someone who doesn't keep the family in an old stable with only a radio for company.
We dread the moment he is no longer with us and we both will be totally devestated as we have had him since we were in our last year at University.
The other half really want's to have another German Shepherd, rather than a second Labrador and we suspect that we will have to pay between £600 and £1000 also. We will go down the route of finding a breeder from the Kennel Club Puppy Scheme website, although that doesn't guarantee you will find a good breeder.
We certainly have learnt some lessons when it comes to selecting breeders and ultimately I will try and find someone who doesn't keep the family in an old stable with only a radio for company.
Edited by CatherineJ on Tuesday 19th May 15:06
toggs said:
Where abouts are you based to ?
I could put you in touch with a very good breeder which I use when I stud my German Shepherd.
Also are you after a b
h or a Dog as I know of a 18mth old bh that needs rehoming but will need a good handler.
I'm looking for a bI could put you in touch with a very good breeder which I use when I stud my German Shepherd.
Also are you after a b
h or a Dog as I know of a 18mth old bh that needs rehoming but will need a good handler.h, I would have gone for a rescue dog or one in need of re homing as thats where my last one came from but i have a young daughter now and you can never be too careful, so i'd rather go for a pup, that way i can train it from day one as well.Any reccomendations would be greatfuly received, i'm in no rush, plenty of time to find the right one!
Edited by Mc Lovin on Tuesday 19th May 15:31
My wife got a rescued, ill-treated one, that was 18 months old.
When I met her, it was fiercely protective of her but soon got to accept me and my kids etc.
He was the most wondeful, loyal and loving dog with his newly adopted family (us). When we had kids, he accepted them too without any sign of feeling pushed out.
He sadly developed cancer and died on the operating table. Even when he must have been in terible pain, and before we knew how ill he was, he never once showed any nastiness to us as we stroked and played with him.
I've had lots of dogs in my life but, without doubt, he was the most special and loyal friend and companion.
He died 11 years ago and we still miss him every day.
When I met her, it was fiercely protective of her but soon got to accept me and my kids etc.
He was the most wondeful, loyal and loving dog with his newly adopted family (us). When we had kids, he accepted them too without any sign of feeling pushed out.
He sadly developed cancer and died on the operating table. Even when he must have been in terible pain, and before we knew how ill he was, he never once showed any nastiness to us as we stroked and played with him.
I've had lots of dogs in my life but, without doubt, he was the most special and loyal friend and companion.
He died 11 years ago and we still miss him every day.
I've had two, I've only got one left now. Blaze died in November (I still miss him) and we'd had them, brother and sister, since puppies. They where the most loyal loveable and amazing dogs. They where great around little kids and always happy to see me. Sadie is 11 and suffering with bad hips and some form of doggy depression because of the dead brother and my sister going to New Zealand half her pack have gone. But she is perfect and when the time is right I will get more.
I'm looking for a b
h, I would have gone for a rescue dog or one in need of re homing as thats where my last one came from but i have a young daughter now and you can never be too careful, so i'd rather go for a pup, that way i can train it from day one as well.Any reccomendations would be greatfuly received, i'm in no rush, plenty of time to find the right one!
Edited by Mc Lovin on Tuesday 19th May 15:31
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Well the breeders based in South wales if thats any good for you ive used the same breeder for well over 15 years with no problems and can speak very highly of her.
this is not helping me!!Please don't discount the rescue route
Dogs end up in rescues for various reasons - death of owner, breakdown of marriage, etc, etc. There are so many dogs looking for a home. If you look for one that has been fostered with children, then yo ucan get a pretty good idea that they will be OK.
Have a look though the forums on this website at all the dogs needing homes: www.dogpages.org.uk
My current foster is a Collie x GSD and came from the pound. I would trust him with small children and take him with me when homechecking to see how the kids behave with dogs.
Dogs end up in rescues for various reasons - death of owner, breakdown of marriage, etc, etc. There are so many dogs looking for a home. If you look for one that has been fostered with children, then yo ucan get a pretty good idea that they will be OK.
Have a look though the forums on this website at all the dogs needing homes: www.dogpages.org.uk
My current foster is a Collie x GSD and came from the pound. I would trust him with small children and take him with me when homechecking to see how the kids behave with dogs.
toggs said:
I'm looking for a bh, I would have gone for a rescue dog or one in need of re homing as thats where my last one came from but i have a young daughter now and you can never be too careful, so i'd rather go for a pup, that way i can train it from day one as well.
Any reccomendations would be greatfuly received, i'm in no rush, plenty of time to find the right one!
Well the breeders based in South wales if thats any good for you ive used the same breeder for well over 15 years with no problems and can speak very highly of her.h, I would have gone for a rescue dog or one in need of re homing as thats where my last one came from but i have a young daughter now and you can never be too careful, so i'd rather go for a pup, that way i can train it from day one as well.Any reccomendations would be greatfuly received, i'm in no rush, plenty of time to find the right one!
Edited by Mc Lovin on Tuesday 19th May 15:31
Crazy Fool said:
I've had two, I've only got one left now. Blaze died in November (I still miss him) and we'd had them, brother and sister, since puppies. They where the most loyal loveable and amazing dogs. They where great around little kids and always happy to see me. Sadie is 11 and suffering with bad hips and some form of doggy depression because of the dead brother and my sister going to New Zealand half her pack have gone. But she is perfect and when the time is right I will get more.
I aggree they are very loving I lost one of my dogs 2 years back through old age he was 13 years old and he was the most soppy dog you could meet.My current shepeherd is the same
We also have a german shepherd who was a rescue. She was about a year old when we got her and she is the most loving, friendly dog you could imagine, and we have a 9 year old son who was 4 when we got her. Certainly don't discount getting a rescue one. Have you tried here: http://www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk/index.html there is a list of breeders on there as well as rescue dogs.
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