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by aHubb24 on 22 June 2013 - 10:06
Hello all!
My husband and I are stationed in Europe and bought a GSD this last October from a breeder here. We LOVE the breed and I have always been so fascinated by and interested in breeding. My 10 month old boy Jax is neutered now but I plan on using him as a therapy dog later. For the past few weeks I have really been studying and reading about breeding and the breed itself. However, I figured I could learn a lot from you guys. I'm also working with and learning from my breeder here. My question is, what are all the qualities you recommend I look for while searching for a male and female to start my breeding program with? I plan on buying pups and to do obedience and other training with them as well. I'm leaning towards the working line of GSDs. I'm also about to start a 12 month program over obedience training, breed, health, behavior, agility, search and rescue training, Assistance dogs, and business management, and almost everything else you need to know as far as handling dogs on a day to day basis.Thank you for your help!
Allex
My husband and I are stationed in Europe and bought a GSD this last October from a breeder here. We LOVE the breed and I have always been so fascinated by and interested in breeding. My 10 month old boy Jax is neutered now but I plan on using him as a therapy dog later. For the past few weeks I have really been studying and reading about breeding and the breed itself. However, I figured I could learn a lot from you guys. I'm also working with and learning from my breeder here. My question is, what are all the qualities you recommend I look for while searching for a male and female to start my breeding program with? I plan on buying pups and to do obedience and other training with them as well. I'm leaning towards the working line of GSDs. I'm also about to start a 12 month program over obedience training, breed, health, behavior, agility, search and rescue training, Assistance dogs, and business management, and almost everything else you need to know as far as handling dogs on a day to day basis.Thank you for your help!
Allex
by dragonfry on 22 June 2013 - 21:06
I don't have shepherds, but i think that you being in Europe might be a boon for someone looking to get started in the shepherd breed. I say this because on average the European breeder seem to be help to a higher standard, and have more vigorous requirements in their dog breeding programs. So got to some working events and check around with the competitors and find those people that are held in high regards with the working venue people. If you wants a dog that is of competitive quality don't get them from BYB, when you have access to better dogs.
I also personally believe that you should be concerned with getting the best quality female. You can always take her to the best males available. But i think that because the girls are seen as less flashy, less impressive that it's harder to find a good quality working female. And if you have that top notch female then! you have something worth breeding. Nice males are a dime a dozen, nice females who work and title. That will get you noticed.
And if you want to add a male later, there is nothing wrong that. But every kennel of superior dogs has a great foundation bitch.
So get out, meet people, ask lots and lots of questions. Demand to see the health clearances and titles on paper!
And have fun!
Fry
I also personally believe that you should be concerned with getting the best quality female. You can always take her to the best males available. But i think that because the girls are seen as less flashy, less impressive that it's harder to find a good quality working female. And if you have that top notch female then! you have something worth breeding. Nice males are a dime a dozen, nice females who work and title. That will get you noticed.
And if you want to add a male later, there is nothing wrong that. But every kennel of superior dogs has a great foundation bitch.
So get out, meet people, ask lots and lots of questions. Demand to see the health clearances and titles on paper!
And have fun!
Fry
by Nans gsd on 23 June 2013 - 14:06
I would look up breeders in your area and visit their kennels, take notes on dogs you like and study the pedigree's. I would put health clearances at the top of your list in ALL cases as I know European dogs don't have health clearances like the dogs here in the US as far as cardio, thyroid, eyes, DM, and of course HD/ED. Also EPI/SIBO. YOu don't want to start off with any of those health issues with a breeding female; and you also want to find a stud dog that has health clearances. JMO Good luck Nan
by Hundmutter on 23 June 2013 - 15:06
Getting a Haemophilia A clearance would also be no bad thing.
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