Would any good Breeder tie out their dogs? - Page 1

I stupled on a advertising here  which I thought I would buy a dog from this Kennel, they advertise excellent pedigreed German Shepherd dogs for show and work, Priced $1800 and up pet  $800. Located in NY

I went to their website unbelieverble what I saw and read. Multable Breeds such as Rottweilers ,German Shepherds and Huskies, plus other Farm & Exoticts for sale.

Dogs  GSD's Rottweilers and Huskies tied up with a heavy chain,  some dogs where in some home made kennels.

Guess what this  told me ? High Class Puppie Mill. Now I wonder  who would buy a Show or Working dog out of an establishment such as that?

Tie-outs, in and of themselves are not a bad thing.  I have a few spread around our property.  I put them out there for a few hours at a time as an option during kennel maintenance.  I use an anchored post in the ground so the dogs have 360 degrees.  The tie-out lines are plastic covered cables that range from 20 to 30 feet long.  Dogs that are usually busy in the kennel tend to be quite calm and relaxed on the tie-out.

Now back to the example you have given. You answered your own question.  They appear to have their hands in a little bit of everything.

Find a breeder that works and titles their own dogs.  If you find a breeder that purchases titled dogs and breeds on pedigree alone, is missing a very important piece of the puzzle.  Koer reports are nice but do not really tell the whole story.  Most judges are more versed in the show arena and are not up on what working lines are producing.  When  a breeder works their own dogs they are more (should be) aware of the positvie and negative characteristics of their breeding stock. 

Your doing the right thing.  Do your research, visit kennels and know what type of dog you are looking to obtain.  Everyone wants a high drive dog.  But they can be tough to live with in the house.  Good luck.

Kyle