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by GSD Admin on 10 January 2014 - 02:01
suzyc,
Please just ignore some members. There are others here who will gladly help and be more patient and understanding of a new member. I am sorry for the response of one bored member who apparently has nothing better to do than belittle, talk down to and disrespect a new member. Sorry your first experience here was less than expected. Please PM me if you have questions.
Regards,
GSD Admin
Please just ignore some members. There are others here who will gladly help and be more patient and understanding of a new member. I am sorry for the response of one bored member who apparently has nothing better to do than belittle, talk down to and disrespect a new member. Sorry your first experience here was less than expected. Please PM me if you have questions.
Regards,
GSD Admin
by greyhoundgirl on 10 January 2014 - 05:01
Suzy, there are three main types of GSDs - you are going to have to decide what type trips your trigger - and there are a number of different things you can do with them. Were you wanting to get into the breed ring and/or performance events and/or protection sports?
You are going to need to decide what your realistic time commitment to exercising, training, and trialing is. Some of these dogs are couch potatoes and not good for much more than companionship and a walk around the block while the other end of the spectrum has dogs that are fire breathing crazy energy level dogs. The lower energy dogs aren't going to do well in performance events but are generally easy to live with as they aren't very demanding of your time. The higher energy dogs are very demanding of your time and energy and you will need to have a plan of action to do with them. These dogs generally do well in dog sport of all kind. For the most part, it won't matter to an intruder if your dog is a threat to him so long as it looks scary and barks. For that matter, any dog of any size that will bark at an intruder is a deterrent.
As for cost of a puppy, a ballpark figure is $1500 for a workingline or american showline, but can go up or down a bit depending on quality of dogs. The german showline dogs start at about $3000 and can go up significantly from there depending on the breeder.
As this is your first step into the world of GSDs, I would forget the breeding potential of the pup as you are going to have plenty of learning to do with this one. If this dog goes well and you have a much better grasp on the world of dog breeding, maybe you can consider a second dog for breeding further down the road.
You are going to need to decide what your realistic time commitment to exercising, training, and trialing is. Some of these dogs are couch potatoes and not good for much more than companionship and a walk around the block while the other end of the spectrum has dogs that are fire breathing crazy energy level dogs. The lower energy dogs aren't going to do well in performance events but are generally easy to live with as they aren't very demanding of your time. The higher energy dogs are very demanding of your time and energy and you will need to have a plan of action to do with them. These dogs generally do well in dog sport of all kind. For the most part, it won't matter to an intruder if your dog is a threat to him so long as it looks scary and barks. For that matter, any dog of any size that will bark at an intruder is a deterrent.
As for cost of a puppy, a ballpark figure is $1500 for a workingline or american showline, but can go up or down a bit depending on quality of dogs. The german showline dogs start at about $3000 and can go up significantly from there depending on the breeder.
As this is your first step into the world of GSDs, I would forget the breeding potential of the pup as you are going to have plenty of learning to do with this one. If this dog goes well and you have a much better grasp on the world of dog breeding, maybe you can consider a second dog for breeding further down the road.
by Two Moons on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
GSD,
who's bored, you perhaps?
As for talking down, or belittling read the posts.
I think I understand this ladies situation just fine, and unlike you I have no bias.
As for $1200 to $3000 dollars, according to who?
Prices vary greatly depending on who your dealing with and what you want and I believe the lady could find what she's looking for without spending that kind of money.
Suzyc,
I think you could find a great German Shepherd Dog that would meet your needs quite well, if you can weed through the bull shit.
who's bored, you perhaps?
As for talking down, or belittling read the posts.
I think I understand this ladies situation just fine, and unlike you I have no bias.
As for $1200 to $3000 dollars, according to who?
Prices vary greatly depending on who your dealing with and what you want and I believe the lady could find what she's looking for without spending that kind of money.
Suzyc,
I think you could find a great German Shepherd Dog that would meet your needs quite well, if you can weed through the bull shit.
by GSD Admin on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
Funny Moons the complaints were about YOU. Then you have the nerve to wonder why people do not stick around. I am not bored I am working 14 hour shifts and am only here about an hour a day. Who needs bias you make it to easy.
by Two Moons on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
Anyone trying to surf through the dog ads here would find it challenging, a hour a day?
That's funny.
Now instead of high jacking the thread with our personal dislike for one another, why don't you offer your expert opinion.
That's funny.
Now instead of high jacking the thread with our personal dislike for one another, why don't you offer your expert opinion.
by GSD Admin on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
I have no opinion on this thread. Plenty of people use the classifieds it is one of the most used parts of this site. I don't dislike you, I dislike some of the things you do but you personally - nope, sorry I am not that shallow to dislike an internet personality.
Yes, I am working 14 hours a day with a total 1 hour drive time so my time here is limited to about an hour a day.
So, just apologize to the nice lady and move on.
Yes, I am working 14 hours a day with a total 1 hour drive time so my time here is limited to about an hour a day.
So, just apologize to the nice lady and move on.
by Two Moons on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
Thought so.........................................it might be a conflict of interest for a moderator to promote any specific breeder here.
As for this nice lady, she doesn't want the next world champion, or a dog that would eat someone's face off.
She needs a correct German Shepherd Dog at a fair and reasonable price and I believe I could help with that, If she returns.
i have the impression that she is an educated woman who can stand up for herself with out a support group to hold her hand.
As for you and I, well that's water under the bridge and if you have nothing further to add in the way of advice or opinion, then yes feel free to move on.
As for this nice lady, she doesn't want the next world champion, or a dog that would eat someone's face off.
She needs a correct German Shepherd Dog at a fair and reasonable price and I believe I could help with that, If she returns.
i have the impression that she is an educated woman who can stand up for herself with out a support group to hold her hand.
As for you and I, well that's water under the bridge and if you have nothing further to add in the way of advice or opinion, then yes feel free to move on.
by GSD Admin on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
lol, if you only knew.
If I had a breeder I wanted to recommend - I would - conflict of interest - LMBO.
If I had a breeder I wanted to recommend - I would - conflict of interest - LMBO.
by Two Moons on 10 January 2014 - 12:01
Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out.
by desert dog on 10 January 2014 - 13:01
Joanro, she is a member of this forum
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