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by kormze1 on 05 April 2011 - 06:04
I would like to buy a puppy in America, i'm in Boston.
Thank you,
Karm
Thank you,
Karm
by lovejags on 05 April 2011 - 06:04
THE LAST I HEARD BOSTON IS IN AMERICA ISN'T IT?
by LadyFrost on 05 April 2011 - 14:04
kormze1...check out ads on a left of your screen..pick United States and see whats for sale. :)
by dogladyj on 05 April 2011 - 14:04
Please take the time to research this magnificent breed, Select your breeder with care,
follow up on references, never support puppy mills, pet stores, or back yard breeders
who care nothing for the dogs. Choose the puppy thats right for you and your family.
Never settle for less than you and your family deserve!
Learn about hip ratings and other health issues BEFORE you buy a pup.
Researching the health concerns and issues within your chosen breed should be the first thing anyone does.
Read the breed standard and know what a GSD is and should be. (Take special note of what SIZE and
COLOR a GSD should be!)
Learn about the breed and talk to owners of GSD's, not just people who are wanting to sell you one.
Know the difference between bloodlines "Show line", "Working line," "American line." "East German Line," &
"West German line"
Know what you want. Know what to expect.
Once you have done your homework, now is the time to start looking for a breeder.
Check out the German Shepherd Dog parent breed club (gsdca.org), and then do further serious research with local GSD breed clubs in your area. This is a great way to get several names of breeders. Another good way is to get referrals from local vets, any dog groomers in your area, or other German Shepherd Dog owners that you know of. If you are looking for a Show line, go to a conformation show. If you are looking for a working line, go to a working dog event. Look at the dogs, talk to everyone you can, if you see a dog you like, ask where they got him.
Good luck, take your time and do it right. While there are many good breeders and dogs out there, there are many many more bad ones. Dont forget to consider rescue as well.
JoAnn Letcher
follow up on references, never support puppy mills, pet stores, or back yard breeders
who care nothing for the dogs. Choose the puppy thats right for you and your family.
Never settle for less than you and your family deserve!
Learn about hip ratings and other health issues BEFORE you buy a pup.
Researching the health concerns and issues within your chosen breed should be the first thing anyone does.
Read the breed standard and know what a GSD is and should be. (Take special note of what SIZE and
COLOR a GSD should be!)
Learn about the breed and talk to owners of GSD's, not just people who are wanting to sell you one.
Know the difference between bloodlines "Show line", "Working line," "American line." "East German Line," &
"West German line"
Know what you want. Know what to expect.
Once you have done your homework, now is the time to start looking for a breeder.
Check out the German Shepherd Dog parent breed club (gsdca.org), and then do further serious research with local GSD breed clubs in your area. This is a great way to get several names of breeders. Another good way is to get referrals from local vets, any dog groomers in your area, or other German Shepherd Dog owners that you know of. If you are looking for a Show line, go to a conformation show. If you are looking for a working line, go to a working dog event. Look at the dogs, talk to everyone you can, if you see a dog you like, ask where they got him.
Good luck, take your time and do it right. While there are many good breeders and dogs out there, there are many many more bad ones. Dont forget to consider rescue as well.
JoAnn Letcher
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