New to GSD's..........? - Page 1

Yes I am considering purchasing a gsd puppy, in order for me to get a good dog with good bloodlines what should i expect to pay for a good puppy and what if any certain bloodlines should i be looking for and should I consider import or is it worth it?

 More information would be helpful, since people post on this forum from all over the world, you location would be helpful for starters. 
Your question is kind of like asking how much is a car and what kind should I get. Way too broad for most people to answer succinctly. 
Annette

Take your time, do some research and keep asking questions on the Forum. There are many knowledgeable people on this site that can assist you. Figure out what you require from the dog? Pet, Protection Dog ?

well I live in east Texas, United states of course, and i would like to know if it is in my best interests to buy a pup with good titled blood lines or a near 2 year old dog that is ready to breed and has good titled blood lines? I would like to get into training and breeding but dont know what i should start with and which will cost me less in the long haul. One 2 yrs and trained or a pup?

 What type of training? Herding, Schutzhund, AKC obedience, agility? You have multiple possibilities based on what you'd like to train in. Many can do all, but it's best to know from the outset what your priority is.

Before you even consider breeding you need to do a lot of research.  I would suggest getting a good education of the breed before deciding on the GSD.  Will this be your first dog, ever?  GSD are not the best dog for the uninformed.  I would not encourage any breeding until you have had a GSD for several years and know what you are doing as far as pedigree research etc.  In fact, studying the pedigree of any dog should be your priority right now before you buy.  Find a dog or a litter that interests you then learn how to read the pedigree then start asking questions about the line and the breeder.  A good pup, depending on what you intend to do with it can run you over $1000.00.  There is so much more to breeding than just putting two dogs together.  You need an education on why you don't breed more than why you do.  Sorry but I hate to see people say they want help getting a dog because they want to breed it.  Maybe you can find someone who will sell you a dog on the condition they will breed it later if it turns out like they hope it will.  I know of some who do that on the condition you title the dog, do all the leg work etc.  Good luck in your search. 

Well that is not the only reason I want a GSD is to run a puppy mill or something, I have a gsd now that is being trained, but her pedigree is not very strong, and while she is a great pet and very high driven I think that if I am going to seriously consider getting into the business whether that be training or just a kennel for boarding, then I need to have a stronger dog in my stable to start with. Just curious what outside opinions or advice i could get to help aide me in my search.

Pedigrees don't make the dog.

What makes the dog is what the owner is willing to invest in it.
I'm of the firm belief that decent dogs can be bought, but great dogs are made.