CSD Clubs Oregon Coast - Page 1

Hello, I have been searching for a year for a GSD club close to the oregon coast or salem area. We have a 2 year old gsd and would love to learn more about the breed. I have check with locl trainer and she doesn't know of any. She does obidence, and agility. We still have to travel to her home 45 min. drive weekly. Were interested in learning working and showing, but I'm getting confused on the difference between AKC/ German style. We do not mind traveling if we can find a club who is willing to give information and are willing to help us. Since our GSD is not papered or show quality, but would still like to use him as he part of our family. He's a wonderful dog in my eyes and learns quickly. Any help is appreciated on this topic. Also when purchasing a puppy that run around 800.00- 1000.00 what kind of title should the parent have if any and what is the main difference between East and west greman dogs? Thanks

Willy, Good for you for wanting to learn. You may consider looking for a DVG Schutzhund club. The DVG is for all breeds not just German Shepherd Dogs so may be more open to a non-registered dog. Here is the web site for the DVG America, look at the clubs and maybe you'll find what you are looking for. The club we belong to is in Olympia Washington and there are people coming from Oregon and Idaho. Not all clubs are created equal as not all dogs are created equal. http://www.dvgamerica.com/ No matter what price range, remember the schutzhund working titles, Schh, Sch, VPG, IOP, mean the dogs being bred passed the working and temperment test. A BH is not a working title. If you desire to do Schutzhund, look for dogs with strong working titles. Be sure to look for OFA or SV (German) hip certifications. The main thing is don't rush into a purchase but take your time, look, read, learn, and decide what you really want. Good luck and have fun.

Thak you animules for the info. Well it's been a year looking and will keep until we can find the right person who would like to make sure there pup goes to the right home. Why do owners pick the pup for owners?

Hi Willy, Just an example of what we charge for a working line puppy. Sire is Schutzhund 3, AD, with OFA Good hips. Dam is a Slovak Import with a SVV1 title, 5V4/54 breed survey/2nd class and 0/0 hips. They are priced at $850 each. If a buyer is a member of a working dog club, we give a 10% discount. We also give full AKC registration for this price and a guarantee to certify hips and elbows. $800 - $1000 is enough to provide you with a top working puppy from titled parents that are good examples of the breed, no need to spend more than that. I cannot speak for show lines. Here is a link to how we price our puppies. http://p.hostingprod.com/@klatolklin.com/PriceList.html Here is a link to Schutzhund USA clubs in the pacific northwest. http://www.germanshepherddog.com/clubs/pacific_northwest.htm Hope this helps, Robin

Some just want to sell puppies. Some want to make sure the buyer wants the dog to be family. Some want their puppies to go to working homes, or show homes, depending on the lines. A working line puppy is often higher drive, and needs a more active life. This doesn't mean they can't be a couch and lap dog too, all of ours are very active working lines with their very own couch and lap. :) Finding the right club would be a good second step. Your first step is doing what you are with the dog you have now, and that's a great first step. Often when you find the right club, members can direct you to breeders that will fit what you want. This can be good as they get to know you and what you are capable of. We looked for a over year to find the right club, and found a couple bad ones in the process. That can be as much of a challenge as finding the right puppy. Go watch training days, talk to the people, watch how they really handle the dogs, listen to how they treat each other, see how far and wide members travel to get there. When you find the right combination it can be more fun then most anything. And a lot of work and dedication to.