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by wuzzup on 28 April 2009 - 22:04
Consider a rescue heres my rescue i havnt got a clue what lines she is a little fat other than that a great dog got her when she was 2 
9years
here she is playing with my non rescues
by wuzzup on 28 April 2009 - 22:04
she is also great at watching the grandchildren
by justcurious on 28 April 2009 - 23:04
an adult might be a better way to go especially with very young kids and if you have limited dog & gsd experience. many young families make a huge mistake by getting a puppy instead of an adult, which would suit their needs better, because they have this idillic picture of "puppies and kids" in their minds but this is so not the reality.
puppies are bitey and have very sharp teeth that hurt a lot; because of this pups often make little kids cry so you end up spending a lot of time keeping them separate. then once they have gotten past the 'bitey' phase they go into the 'jumpy' phase and can flatten little ones. then once past that phase they are juveniles who have lots of energy so you often find them pulling on leash (dragging the kids in toe:) as well as running and body slamming trampling little ones. not to mention the house-training, which can take even longer if you have to tend to the needs of the little kids when the puppy really needs to go outside. not that it can't be done - we've done it a number of times - but you have to have no illusions that it's all fun; it definitely takes a huge commitment of time, patience and understand to navigate this happily.
many rescues and dogs up for adoption are damaged due to early traumas but if you find someone who is very good at evaluating and rehabbing/training you might just find these dogs to be a bit easier and faster to integrate into your family then you would a puppy.
regarding wl vs sl i agree with what has been said. that being said i do have my personal preference - which is wl - but i also believe as a very general rule wl can require more time and attention than a sl can - but each pup is unique so learning to choose the right pup is the best advise. and to do this i would recommend interviewing many breeders until you find one you think "gets you" and can choose or help you choose the right pup for your family.
best of luck & hth,
susan.
puppies are bitey and have very sharp teeth that hurt a lot; because of this pups often make little kids cry so you end up spending a lot of time keeping them separate. then once they have gotten past the 'bitey' phase they go into the 'jumpy' phase and can flatten little ones. then once past that phase they are juveniles who have lots of energy so you often find them pulling on leash (dragging the kids in toe:) as well as running and body slamming trampling little ones. not to mention the house-training, which can take even longer if you have to tend to the needs of the little kids when the puppy really needs to go outside. not that it can't be done - we've done it a number of times - but you have to have no illusions that it's all fun; it definitely takes a huge commitment of time, patience and understand to navigate this happily.
many rescues and dogs up for adoption are damaged due to early traumas but if you find someone who is very good at evaluating and rehabbing/training you might just find these dogs to be a bit easier and faster to integrate into your family then you would a puppy.
regarding wl vs sl i agree with what has been said. that being said i do have my personal preference - which is wl - but i also believe as a very general rule wl can require more time and attention than a sl can - but each pup is unique so learning to choose the right pup is the best advise. and to do this i would recommend interviewing many breeders until you find one you think "gets you" and can choose or help you choose the right pup for your family.
best of luck & hth,
susan.
by litespeed on 28 April 2009 - 23:04
Thanks for all your feedback. And sorry for all the typo errors in the original post.
by wuzzup on 28 April 2009 - 23:04
If you are not sure what you want , please consider the rescue dogs . I had to have someone else post the pic's I still can't figure it out . I got her at the age of two she was spayed . I already had a full kennel of my own but she needed a home . She had been crated alot so at first her elbows were bowed out from the kennel I guess . It was a small plastic type crate . I was afraid of her for a while but she was raised with kids and I thought she needed a chance . She took right aWAY TO THE KIDS BUT ME ,WE HAD A TIME OF IT . She saved my grandson in the middle of what seemed to be a zillion acres of state land when he took off at the age of three . She would not leave him or let anyone near him. Yes I called 911 to help look for my grandson .We found him and the dog 1/2 mile away by a pond .She was keeping him out of the water . Thank god for the dog .The sheriff told me to give the kid what for and send him to bed and give the dog a bone . From that day on , I have loved my rescue dog and we are best buddys .she dose favor my grandson even now . I have no idea what her bloodlines are nor do I care . We love her she loves us and we are lucky to have her . Now if we could just lose afew pounds we would all be better off .
by wuzzup on 29 April 2009 - 00:04
One more thing she really wanted to be in that crate for quite a few months . I had a heck of a time getting her out of it . After a few months her wrist and elbows straightened out .
by SitasMom on 29 April 2009 - 18:04
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/classifieds/79435.html
this sounds like the perfect companion.........
this sounds like the perfect companion.........
by justcurious on 29 April 2009 - 23:04
she really does look sweet and friendly - great companion - here's a link to more picts of her and it says her name is "pilar"
www.klgsd.com/Available.htm
www.klgsd.com/Available.htm
by wuzzup on 30 April 2009 - 01:04
Isn't it ashame when they retire a family member (The dog) that lived and loved them, they discard them like this !
by windwalker18 on 30 April 2009 - 01:04
Ditto on the rescue shepherds... we've got two of them right now, and they're both great dogs, even though they were on the "perhaps unadoptable" list @ the shelter. Klytie because of a regurgition of food after eating meals... (I picked up the rugs and bought a new mop) and Duke as he'd been a feral dog and had trouble making bonds with people... he's now asleep under my desk, and rarely lets me out of his sight.)
We're now in the process of purchasing a working line puppy from DDR/Belgian lines because I want to bring up another baby baby and train another dog from the begining. For a family pet and personal companion I'd recommend looking @ rescues also... just don't grab the first one that you meet unless there's a lil voice that tells you that this is the one! You'll know when it is right.
We're now in the process of purchasing a working line puppy from DDR/Belgian lines because I want to bring up another baby baby and train another dog from the begining. For a family pet and personal companion I'd recommend looking @ rescues also... just don't grab the first one that you meet unless there's a lil voice that tells you that this is the one! You'll know when it is right.
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