[mandelyn]

I'm a 2nd generation Shepherd owner and have started doing rescue work for the breed too. Which FYI gets expensive, Logan needs a hip replacement to get a decent life. Between him and Ricca, I've spent enough at the vet to get one heck of a pup. Bastian, he's the healthiest Shepherd I've ever had.

Ricca came first, when I was living in Germany. She had passed through some 5 homes in a little over a week through no fault of her own. (though she is a little nuts and a lot of dog to handle). She was brought to me to look over, I fell in love instantly. Tracked down her original buyers and the breeder, signed some paperwork, and have had her ever since. She has a giant personality, sweet to her people, though she's not lacking as a guard dog. With her being the way she is, I could never rehome her, ever. I feel like I need to protect her.

Logan too, who else is going to pay for his hip surgery? He's just an average BYB rescue, but he's so sweet and good natured, even after surviving all he's been through.

Bastian, great dog. Can't say enough good things about him.

Though I am looking forward to the day when I can select my own pup and start from 8 weeks old with a clean slate.