akc papers

[keesha699]

Hello,
i am new at this. I have an issue with getting my 5 1/2 month old GS akc papers from the lady we purchased her from. The father is from out of the country. I don't understand how she could still be waiting for papers after sending in a DNA test for the father. We paid $1,200 for this puppy. I would not have paid that much had I known this would happen. Does anyone have any advise. Is this valid or did we get a bum deal. But we love our puppy.

Keesha

[gagsd]

It can take many months to get paperwork done when a parent is an import.
You can always call AKC and ask about the status.

[keesha699]

Thank you,
We just keep hearing different things. But if thats the case I will relax. Lxie is a wonderfull puppy. The only thing is she seems to twist her back legs a little when she walks. We have had her to the vet several time and they dont seem concerned.

[gagsd]

I think it was about 4 months when I got the papers on Akina, whose mom was a recent import. I was surprised at how fast. But the breeder had imported dogs in the past, so probably knew his way through the paper jungle well.

Good luck!

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by keesha699

We paid $1,200 for this puppy. I would not have paid that much had I known this would happen.

What an odd thing to say. By the way, $1200 isn't out of line at all for a nice GSD puppy.

[LaRen616]

Puppies from reputable breeders are usually anywhere between $1,200-$3,000.

Working lines are usually between $1,200-$2,000

Showlines are usually between $1,500-$3,000

[gagsd]

Originally Posted by Emoore

What an odd thing to say. By the way, $1200 isn't out of line at all for a nice GSD puppy.

But you have to admit, $1200 would be a lot to spend on an unregistered puppy.
They run about $100-300 in this area.

[krystyne73]

Originally Posted by gagsd

But you have to admit, $1200 would be a lot to spend on an unregistered puppy.
They run about $100-300 in this area.

that's what I was thinking.
Although, I didn't know it takes that long to get the papers. I have always adopted papered dogs and the old owner just signed them to me.
Good to know , if I ever get an actual puppy.

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by gagsd

But you have to admit, $1200 would be a lot to spend on an unregistered puppy.

Eh, unregistered isn't the same as having issues getting papers from across the pond. I'm not a breeder. If I like the sire and dam and the pup, papers don't mean anything.

[keesha699]

Well I don't think you understand whayt I mean. I sell my gs puppies for $500.00 to 800.00. But this lady seemed to know her stuff. Neither parent has an AKC reg. number yet. The puppy is great. I want to breed her at some point. Also my husband called AKC twice and gave both parents names and they have not heard of the breeder or the dogs.
Keesha