OFA vs NO OFA

[Anita11811]

Originally Posted by Emoore

Good on you for choosing not to breed your dog.

No, you don't need to OFA if you're not going to breed, but if you're doing sports like agility and Schutzhund with much running, jumping, or impact you might want to get his hips and elbows x-rayed for your own piece of mind, so you know you're not putting a lot of pressure on a dog with bad joints.

Oh absolutley.. he is actually sched. for a appointment for next week for hips because the trainer wants the records. so i will deff. have him x-rayed so i know if hes good.

[martemchik]

Yeah I don't know where you got the idea that shepherds don't go by the standard anymore. Most reputable breeders will not go outside the standards by more than 1 or 2 inches. As long as the dog has correct structure they could breed it, but its really the show lines that have become larger. I read some of your previous posts and the mother didn't sound like she was German lines. At 110 lbs, that is not very German. Your boy is 6 inches taller, and about 15 pounds heavier than my dog who is 18 months old.

Good for you on deciding to not try to stud him, just enjoy him. The best part about a new puppy is that you will never compare him to his father. If you would have a pup from your dog you would probably constantly compare him to the one you knew and that's never fun because your new dog is a completely new dog, its not possible to get a clone of the one you had.

[Samba]

I just bred a litter of Shelties for the first time. By the time I purchased what I needed and got appropriate testing and vet care, it definitely would have been cheaper to purchase a new dog!

[GSD Fan]

I agree with just buying a pup from similar lines or even from the same breeder.

If you are really interested in breeding, other than to get another dog like your current one, you should talk to a breeder in your area about obtaining a breed worthy pup.

[MountainGSDs]

Originally Posted by Anita11811

Please explain how he is oversized? He is about to be 1 on the 18th of this month. and he weight 92 lbs. . . ? he is about 32in in height. . Most GSD's dont go by standards and his father is full american Mother Is Czech /German. . . But i just said i wont breed him . . . . . .

32 inches to the top of the whithers? Are you sure you measured that right?

[JakodaCD OA]

actually I 'had" a 32" at the shoulders "mutant" he was rather a "surprise" to the breeder..

ANYHOO,,Since the OP is doing sports activities with the dog, Yes I would have him xrayed for a couple of reasons 1. peace of mind 2. for future reference in case anything crops up you can refer back to those xrays

If your in contact with the breeder, well I'd say,,"gee can I have a copy of the parent's ofa reports just for my records?" see if they produce them

[Andaka]

What is his pedigree? I am always looking out for american lines with good working abilities.