Looking For a Good German Shepherd Breeder

Merlin99

Merlin99

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kom526 said:
I can do you better than a breeder:

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue
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I know I'm going to get a ration of #### for this, but this is not really better. sometimes you want brand new, not screwed up by the previous owner. You want to be able to see the the parents, assess the blood lines and believe it or not be able to show the dog. I've had both types, rescues and show quality dogs and a lot of times getting a rescue dog is getting a psychologically damaged basket case.
Sorry for the rambling, but I hope you get the gist of it.
 
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TheHorseman

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Merlin99 said:
I know I'm going to get a ration of #### for this, but this is not really better. sometimes you want brand new, not screwed up by the previous owner. You want to be able to see the the parents, assess the blood lines and believe it or not be able to show the dog. I've had both types, rescues and show quality dogs and a lot of times getting a rescue dog is getting a psychologically damaged basket case.
Sorry for the rambling, but I hope you get the gist of it.
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I get what you're saying, being a professional horseman the same goes for horses, however in both cases there are good ones out there, and I will look into all options. I have kids so the new dog has to be right, and without issues. Do you have any info on breeders. Thanks.
 
Roman

Roman

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Contact Frequentflier, she might be able to help direct you. If, and when you get your new Pup, post some pictures!! Good luck.
 
kom526

kom526

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Merlin99 said:
I know I'm going to get a ration of #### for this, but this is not really better. sometimes you want brand new, not screwed up by the previous owner. You want to be able to see the the parents, assess the blood lines and believe it or not be able to show the dog. I've had both types, rescues and show quality dogs and a lot of times getting a rescue dog is getting a psychologically damaged basket case.
Sorry for the rambling, but I hope you get the gist of it.
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Not all rescues are screwed up basket cases, some are just owner surrenders due to financial issues. Read into magsr and what they do before completely writing off the possibility of adopting.

However, we did get our first GSD from Applejack and I would not hesitate in going back and getting another dog from them.
 
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Rt235

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TheHorseman said:
I get what you're saying, being a professional horseman the same goes for horses, however in both cases there are good ones out there, and I will look into all options. I have kids so the new dog has to be right, and without issues. Do you have any info on breeders. Thanks.
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Then go adopt an "All American Mutt" puppy! Huge gene pool!

I hope you did not get your kids this way by selecting you mate based on pedigree and blood lines!

If you really want a "perfect" GSD, then contact the AKC and talk to the owners of the GSD that won his breed at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show...that is about as perfect as you are going to get!

(I fail to see what being a "professional" has to do with getting a good 'family" dog has to do with anything. :shrug:)
 
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TheHorseman

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Never Mind

Rt235 said:
Then go adopt an "All American Mutt" puppy! Huge gene pool!

I hope you did not get your kids this way by selecting you mate based on pedigree and blood lines!

If you really want a "perfect" GSD, then contact the AKC and talk to the owners of the GSD that won his breed at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show...that is about as perfect as you are going to get!

(I fail to see what being a "professional" has to do with getting a good 'family" dog has to do with anything. :shrug:)
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I didn't start this post to cause a debate, be smart mouthed, or have to explain myself. I figured with this being a "dog forum" I could get some useful info, and not what I just got from you. To reference how I chose my wife and kids is out of line. Please don't reply, I'll take my search elsewhere, or communicate with others that here to participate in the forum in a more respectful way.
 
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TheHorseman

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Never Mind

Rt235 said:
Then go adopt an "All American Mutt" puppy! Huge gene pool!

I hope you did not get your kids this way by selecting you mate based on pedigree and blood lines!

If you really want a "perfect" GSD, then contact the AKC and talk to the owners of the GSD that won his breed at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show...that is about as perfect as you are going to get!

(I fail to see what being a "professional" has to do with getting a good 'family" dog has to do with anything. :shrug:)
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I didn't start this post to cause a debate, be smart mouthed, or have to explain myself. I figured with this being a "dog forum" I could get some useful info, and not what I just got from you. To reference how I chose my wife and kids is out of line. Please don't reply, I'll take my search elsewhere, or communicate with others that here to participate in the forum in a more respectful way.
 
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rabbithead

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TheHorseman said:
I didn't start this post to cause a debate, be smart mouthed, or have to explain myself. I figured with this being a "dog forum" I could get some useful info, and not what I just got from you. To reference how I chose my wife and kids is out of line. Please don't reply, I'll take my search elsewhere, or communicate with others that here to participate in the forum in a more respectful way.
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Welcome to the Southern Maryland Forums, where everyone is a know-it-all. This could be a really good site for useful information, but the folks with nothing else to do but post here all day and critisize others have ruined it. Which is why I usually don't waste my time posting. (waiting for the criticism......)
 
RoseRed

RoseRed

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I purchased my GSD from a place in Oxen Hill, but this was about 16 years ago. Not sure if they are still in business. Applejacks has nice dogs, but I haven't had any contact with them in years. Good luck.
 
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Rt235

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TheHorseman said:
I didn't start this post to cause a debate, be smart mouthed, or have to explain myself. I figured with this being a "dog forum" I could get some useful info, and not what I just got from you. To reference how I chose my wife and kids is out of line. Please don't reply, I'll take my search elsewhere, or communicate with others that here to participate in the forum in a more respectful way.
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Look to the AKC, not SOMD forums. That is all.
 
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TheHorseman

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Thank You

RoseRed said:
I purchased my GSD from a place in Oxen Hill, but this was about 16 years ago. Not sure if they are still in business. Applejacks has nice dogs, but I haven't had any contact with them in years. Good luck.
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I'll look Applejacks up, thanks for the lead!
 
my-thyme

my-thyme

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Merlin99 said:
I know I'm going to get a ration of #### for this, but this is not really better. sometimes you want brand new, not screwed up by the previous owner. You want to be able to see the the parents, assess the blood lines and believe it or not be able to show the dog. I've had both types, rescues and show quality dogs and a lot of times getting a rescue dog is getting a psychologically damaged basket case.
Sorry for the rambling, but I hope you get the gist of it.
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Next time I am in the market, I will think long and hard before getting a dog from anything but a good breeder, preferably where the dog has been raised with a loving family.

My St Bernard-Great Pyreness mix came from a breeder, but by the light of day it became apparent that she was running a breeding mill. Lots of crates and cages of all breeds of dog. We had already agreed to buy the dog, my son was already in love, so we went ahead with it.

It was quickly obvious that the 6 month old had never had human contact other than feedings. After more than three years, I can sometimes walk up to her when we are outside, more often she will run away. Getting her to come back inside can take 15 or more minutes of coaxing.

She is a sweet dog, anyone can walk up to her inside the house and she just sits there and takes the petting, but she is obviously uncomfortable. Was easily house broken, but it is heartbreaking how cowardly she is.
 
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TheHorseman

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Thanks for sharing

my-thyme said:
Next time I am in the market, I will think long and hard before getting a dog from anything but a good breeder, preferably where the dog has been raised with a loving family.

My St Bernard-Great Pyreness mix came from a breeder, but by the light of day it became apparent that she was running a breeding mill. Lots of crates and cages of all breeds of dog. We had already agreed to buy the dog, my son was already in love, so we went ahead with it.

It was quickly obvious that the 6 month old had never had human contact other than feedings. After more than three years, I can sometimes walk up to her when we are outside, more often she will run away. Getting her to come back inside can take 15 or more minutes of coaxing.

She is a sweet dog, anyone can walk up to her inside the house and she just sits there and takes the petting, but she is obviously uncomfortable. Was easily house broken, but it is heartbreaking how cowardly she is.
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Thanks for sharing, this will be a well planned process with a lot of reseach. I'm looking forward to finding the right GSD for my family!
 
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