Importing puppies might be getting harder here soon...... - Page 3

Referring to Sita's Mom post concerning the "inability to import German Shepherds" I can't dispute that. I do remember the GSDCA bias against the German bred dog.  Leaders of GSDCA in the 1970's-80's, such as AKC judges Ralph and Mary Roberts were vehemently anti German dog.  "We won't have foreingers telling us how to breed our dogs!" was the collective mantra.  When "Bill" Miller was elected to lead GSDCA, he attempted to change the anti-German bias by campaigning his import, Wax von der Wienerau in the GSDCA specialty show circuit.  The WDA wing of the "Parent Club" thrived under Miller's reign.  I quit GSDCA when my wife overheard a prominent northern California GDSCA breeder comment, "Why do they bring these german dogs over here.  They know they can't win." The comment was made referencing my bred in Germany dog, a Wax v.d. Wienerau grandson.  I rather think GSDCA breeders did not want to breed to German lines.

They have been doing this for about 5 years now. this law is nothing new. You can still import a puppy, but it can't be for resale. This will not be a big deal for most breeders.

Restrictive government regulations are never good for any business endeavor.
Less government, more business.......

It does appear that for most this will have little effect, I do think it ironic all the post I have been reading about the GSDCA and their anti-German dog sentiment, a sentiment I might add that is still very, very, much in place today. Umm...I believe it is called a GERMAN shepherd, one of the worlds few strictly bred dogs. A true testament to what human beings with the right mind set, determination, heart, and passion are capable of creating. Captain Von Stephanitz dedicated his whole life to this endevour and honestly I have no idea how the hell the German Shepherd got to where it is today.

The rules were clearly set by the creator, hell an entire system to prove the dogs worthiness was created to ensure our breed was always viable. Not the best at anything but almost best at everything, the do it all and never look back breed. Things that yeild more power to the AKC when it comes to german shepherds makes me sick that said this rule seems to not have much effect on the individual owner. My only thing to end my soap box is how many American line dogs have managed to make it to their SCHH3 title in the last 20 years?? We must make sure that the laws do not eventually squeeze out our ability to import these dogs and should be ever vigilant as the keepers of the breed that they do not chip away at our rights for our dog's sake.

"Take this trouble for me, make sure my shepherd remains a working dog, for I have struggled all my life long for that aim"
-Max von Stephanitz

I have actually worked in Canadian federal government policy writing and publishing for many years.  I can read between the lines.  The policy states that:

"The new regulations provide specific guidelines needed by US Customs to prevent the continued “dumping” of unregulated foreign puppies for resale onto US markets. The underlying law (7 U.S.C. 2133) defines resale to include “any transfer of ownership or control of an imported dog of less than 6 months to another person, for more than de minimis consideration.” 
"These proposed rules do not prohibit individuals from bringing foreign dogs into the United States for their own use or breeding programs, nor target certain breeders for undue hardship."

However, it looks to me like the actual rule is pretty blanket in its wording and regardless of those statements above, no one will be exempt who does not fall into the exemption listings.  This is government double-speak and breeders and importers/exporters should pay close attention.  Make the comments by the due date and get much better clarification of the rule before it is too late!



 

   

The way some of you Guys talk is that  It seems that you have improved the shitters that was sent you from Europe and it seems that you are still buying the shitters from over here to this very day, Why is this.
If you have had the breed for 60 years then you should by now be breeding your own shitters and you should not need to import from Europe any more.
Over the years some of you Guys should have got to know and be friendly with some Dog people over here and ones you should be able to trust to put you onto the right people or at least do a little homework on the kennel you think of buying from.
I myself have had Guys from the USA ask me where to go to buy a Puppy from.
I tell them what is what and spend my time finding out, i let them know and Presto i never ever get an answer back so all i have done is in vain and i have done this for over a dozen people now all from the USA
And some have missed out on some very classy Pups and really genuine Breeders WL i know nothing about Show lines, I have stopped doing it now. i had nothing to gain at all by doing it except wasting my time, i do not breed dogs and anyway i am not in dogs to make money my sole aim is to have fun in the Sport i do and enjoy my dogs.
I passed on the info of what i found or knew to some of you Guys and never get a reply back So overall you have some people over there who take others like me for granted so it seems that you have some shitters there as well but in people.
Steve1

I agree with Christopher.  Anyway I guess it's as much who you know as what you know.  Personally, the best dog I ever had was  imported for me from Europe.  Many of my friends have also had great success and satisfaction importing puppies, young dogs and adult dogs for competition and/or breeding.  My next dog  might come from overseas, or might come from someone local,  I certainly would never limit myself to only buying dogs located in the USA.