Rescued German Shepherd - anyone have opinions on her? - Page 3

Hi Debi,

I am calling her Elsa. I have been given a tip that she might be from a breeder that sold off a few dogs. If so, her lines would be similar OR that of Hausmeyer (or Haus Meyer) bloodlines. That's about all I know at this point.

Also, she might be pregnant. I am contemplating having her spayed and not allowing her to have the pups (if she has any). I'd hate to add 5-11 mutt puppies to the world, even though I would feel bad about it.

I don't think I can wait to find the owner a this point. I'm thinking of taking her in next week to get "fixed" and hopefully if the new owner is found, they won't have a hissy fit. Anyone that this is a good or bad idea?

GSD Justice - did you misread or is that your attempt at sarcasm?

I'm not a mutt nazi or anything, but why add a litter of mixed breed puppies to the world when most dogs (even purebreds) end up in bad homes or at the pound?

Especially a GSD cross with unknown lineage. Who is to say that this rescue doesn't come from poor breeding or aggressive lines? Adding that to a mix of God knows what might not make the best pets. Who knows ...

I want to get her spayed anyhow and thought maybe it should be done now when there is still the ability to prevent her from whelping a litter. Do I feel guilty about it? Yes, I do. Is it the right thing to do? Probably.

I guess my question "is it a good or bad idea" was in regards to having her spayed considering I haven't found an owner. I suppose it would stink if  the owner is found and then they sue me for fixing their dog.

To me she looks american bred byb with some german line in the past. With the microchips, I hope you are aware that not every scanner is reading every chip. The chips used by vets are different then from those used at the shelters, requiring different scanners.

Hmm, my opinion would be that she has W. German conformation dogs in her background, with some working lines a few generations back... of course, difficult to tell based on photos taken from that angle, and there are always exceptions to every rule:-) 

The reason I feel that she may have some working lines in her background is the fact that her stifles aren't below her hocks when she is stacked.  She has the faded sabling on her topline that is commonly seen with dogs derived from the W. German showlines.  I don't personally see evidence of Am/Can showlines

Well, I may have found a kennel she has been linked to. For reason unknown, they went out of business and sold off/gave away a lot of dogs.

If it is where she came from (same area she was picked up) then she would be American bred up front with a mix of German working lines in the back (some as close as 3rd or 4th generation on one side). She looks very similar to quite a few of the dogs I found info on from this kennel (same structure, coloring, and head). Of course, I cannot get hold of the person who used to have the kennel to identify the dog so I'm just guessing at this point.

Chistean,

I'd hate for you to spay her and lose those pups if it was a planned breeding!  If she were yours and you knew she hooked up with an undesireable male and were planning to spay her anyway I'd say go for it.  The not knowing has me a little leary.  But you are the one stuck with her right now.  It's up to you and shame on the owner for letting her be lost this long.  If she were mine, I'd of found her by now simply because you have done your part in putting the word out.  Unless you give her up to one of the rescue groups there, I think you should spay her before letting her go elsewhere.  The sooner the better if she is indeed pregnant.  That really blows...and could be the reason someone dumped her.

Deb

Hi,
I would spay the female,  but only if she is not to far on in her pregnancy,  have your vet check her out he should be able to give you some sort of idea how far on she is,  bless you for taking her into your home and looking after her  keep us posted 
Rose