Question on Co-Ownership - Page 4

Opps, meant to say my co-owner has bred dogs since 1950, not 1095  Sorry for all the typos too.

Could have been a result of this thread, who knows.  I personally didn't see anything bad on this thread.  I just think she didn't like all of the questions and I was going to end up paying an arm and a leg for vet expenses while she reaped the rewards of puppies from this poor dog through having another litter.  I think, personally, knowing the dog gets extremely depressed after her pups are gone would be enough for me not to breed her again, but that's my opinion.  I would have had no problem just taking Nancy outright and giving her a home.  Now she will be stuck in a kennel until someone else comes along and agrees to her deal. 

I am glad I came here and got some advice or I would probably be in a mess right now not realizing all the expenses I was going to have to pay being new at co-ownership.  I think she anticipated me not questioning anything and just signing whatever she handed me. 

Well, she did change her mind because someone on here told her I asked questions about co-owning.  Guess she didn't want me to find out information so she could screw me!  If I don't ask questions, how will I know.  lol  I won't be posting anymore.  Just thought I would come here and get some advice. 

Decided to rescue a German Shepherd from a rescue instead of dealing with a breeder.  There are too many unwanted dogs of all kinds that need homes without having dogs purposely get pregnant and sell for money.

as in all business deals it's always best for both parties to be upfront and open. Most of us here made mistakes and still do. Not to say this breeder would have taken advantage of you but regardless you needed to do your homework. Good luck with your rescue dog. be careful if you have kids before you bring any dog into your home.

Kudos, Navywife. You are a quick study. Good luck with the new dog. I'll be getting my next from rescue too.

DessertRanger is correct also    Be careful with rescue also...not a path I would ever go down......Rescue pets are there usually because of some problem with the dog or its former owners...usually the dog.....so why dont you just go buy a new puppy and get one you can imprint for your own family and your own ways.....a Rescue is not for families...you need a pup who can be what your kids like and learn how to behave under you care...Rescues sometimes have bad habits...bad nerves,,bad experiences that will be hard to deal with....yes some of you are rescue owners and you may do the right interviews for the right dog to fit this person  but you are one in a million......I have three families here in ETexas who had a horrible experience with rescues and they got stuck with horrible doctor bills only 30 days after the finalization and actually one dog had to be put down by the local dog catcher......as it turned on the children ...Rescue people had no clue....

Good luck...buy a pup from a reputatable breeder and you will not be sorry....Rescue if you want to help out the many dogs  but beware .

yellowrose, I'd say you are wrong. Rescues can make FINE family pets, so long as you take your time and find the right one.

The info on the breeder in this thread was very positive. It's a shame if she was spooked b/c you were seeking info prior to making a BIG decision.

The breeder I got my pup from does 'fosters'. I know the bitches are 'free'...Beyond that I know very little. I'm too busy for litters of pups & i don't have that instinctual puppy love so many possess. My niece & daughter might look into it when they're better established, ie have more time & own a house.

I'm not closed to the idea of GSD rescue, but I am wary. I've simply known too many GSDs that had a ton of serious health & temperament issues. I picked my breeder carefully & I'm glad I did. It's no guarantee my guy won't have health or temperament problems but it gives me a nice edge.

Boy, do I ever have a problem with sweeping statements touting that there are no good dogs in rescue and that the only way to get one is to buy a puppy.  NOT TRUE AT ALL!!! Blitz was purchased as a puppy, both parents were great dogs, no temperament issues at all.  He is very well bred, you would easily recognize his grandparents as being from very well known and respected kennels in Germany. He has a lousy temperament and must be hidden away whenever we have visitors. Does that mean no one should buy an 8 week old puppy from German highlines since they all  will grow up to eat the kids? What about the other many, many GSD's with lousy temperaments? They certainly did not all come from rescues. Maybe they were grown in the GSD cabbage patch?

These dogs are in rescue because someone bred them and either sold or gave them away to an undeserving person and don't kid yourselves, GSD breeders, in a few generations most of them could be traced right back to a breeder  you know or maybe even you.  And take no comfort in telling youreself they are all from American lines since that's not true either. As Autobahn said, take you time to find the right dog

I will give you that not all rescues do a good job temperament testing, but many do. In this area we have the Mid Atlantic GS Rescue staffed by some terrific people who do a great  job. I am just appalled that anyone on this board would ever advise anyone to not go to rescue. I can undestand the warning to be careful if there are kids in the  household, etc but to say they should never get a dog frm rescue is just plain wrong. Sorry, YR, I am definitely not with you on this one.

I certainly hope armywife is not detered from considering a rescued dogs. All good dogs deserve second chances.

I'd like to amend one thing I said above, some dogs are in rescue due to unforseen circumstances. Lately I've seen a few in need of homes in this area because their loving owner died suddenly and no one on the family wanted his 2 GSD's.  In another case, a owner was deployed to Iraq. Great dogs in need of forever homes.

I'm done now................