Kennels Von Lotta?

[VaBeachFamily]

Jessie... I understand. I have had rescues and pound puppies before, but without seeming offensive to anyone on here, I just don't trust the dogs first part of life before I was around now that I have a kid. I go for sound temperment, and from a breeder, where I can see what I am getting, and raise the dog here. I am not against rescue, but I just don't go that way.

[Jessiewessie99]

I have had dogs and met people who had dogs from rescues and shelters and they had kids, and the dog works well with kids, no problems.

[onyx'girl]

I think you can get a great dog from a rescue. They put alot of time into temperament testing and health checks before the dogs are available for adoption. The match that will be made with a rescue is usually great, if you go with a breed specific rescue that is reputable.
Instead of posting different breeders here, I would do as Robin suggests and learn what type would fit you and you s/he, in the meantime save $ so when you do find your dream pup(or rescue) you'll have a head start. And play/train with the two you already have!
Remember~ no negative comments may be made about specific breeders here, only in pm's...

[Jessiewessie99]

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

I think you can get a great dog from a rescue. They put alot of time into temperament testing and health checks before the dogs are available for adoption. The match that will be made with a rescue is usually great, if you go with a breed specific rescue that is reputable.
Instead of posting different breeders here, I would do as Robin suggests and learn what type would fit you and you s/he, in the meantime save $ so when you do find your dream pup(or rescue) you'll have a head start. And play/train with the two you already have!
Remember~ no negative comments may be made about specific breeders here, only in pm's...

I know i can get a great dog from a rescue!i know people who get them from rescues!I know what kind of dog I want, but I am asking if certain breeders are reputable or not.I know not to bash breeders on here, I am just asking what others think about this breeder, IF i decided to get a dog from a breeder.I just want some people's opinion, because a lot of people on here have dogs from breeders.All I basically want is a simple yes or no, and maybe some people can suggest other breeders and rescues.Is that too much to ask?And don't say play and train with the 2 i already have because I do, like I said before, THIS IS FOR FUTURE REFRENCE!That means I want to keep certain names in mind, so when I move out have my own place and decide to get a dog, I will already have some in mind and know where to look.

[Jessiewessie99]

I also find it insulting you say that I should already be happy, and pay and train the 2 dogs I already have, and I do, I don't know what I would do without dogs in my life.I play with them and love them everyday.I work at a shelter, there are many great dogs there that need good, loving forever homes.I would take them but I can't, because I can only have 2 at the moment, and my parents don't have the money to take in another dog, don't think if we did we wouldnt take another dog in.There many dogs in shelters and rescues who deserve homes more than dogs that come from breeders.Please re-read before assuming things.I don't mean to be rude.Like I said when I posted this thread I am only asking for opinions, no bashing intended, just a simple yes or no and possibly a breeder or rescue that is good.Thats all I asked, nothing more.I just would like to keep some names in mind for FUTURE REFERENCE!

[onyx'girl]

I guess I should have stated In the meantime
in front of the play and train comment. I wasn't assuming anything.
When you put up threads asking about breeders, you can only get positive feedback here, that was what I was posting about. Constantly asking in a thread about a certain kennel gets old, there are threads buried you could read and have some of your questions answered in looking for a good breeder. This article may be of help in "grading" what to look for.
Just keep researching and you'll find what matches you best...
my comment about rescue was also for others that may be reading this thread(VaBeach comment about the subject), not you, personally.

[selzer]

[quote=Jessiewessie99;1789397]There many dogs in shelters and rescues who deserve homes more than dogs that come from breeders.quote]

Please explain this statement. Why do dogs in shelters and rescues deserve homes more than dogs that com from breeders?

[doggiedad]

"yes these are the traits of a GSD, but GSD's don't come with
these traits". what?

Originally Posted by Jessiewessie99

Basically, I want a dog thats a family oriented, loves kids(i know there will be kids of all ages)protective, loyal, sweet, gentle, fun, playful.Yes these are the traits of a GSD, but GSDs dont come with these traits.

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by VaBeachFamily

Jessie... I understand. I have had rescues and pound puppies before, but without seeming offensive to anyone on here, I just don't trust the dogs first part of life before I was around now that I have a kid. I go for sound temperment, and from a breeder, where I can see what I am getting, and raise the dog here. I am not against rescue, but I just don't go that way.

If you want to buy a puppy that's your right, but just say you want to buy a puppy and stop perpetuating myths. With a puppy, you can't see what you're getting, any more than you know when you bring your sweet infant son home from the hospital whether he's going to be the valedictiorian of his high school class or break your heart and end up in prison (we have one of each in my family). It's when you see a dog that's 2, 3, 4 years old or older and can speak with his foster family, see what he's like around kids, what he thinks about cats, whether or not he knocks over grandma. . .. then what you see is what you get. It's perfectly possible for a dog from a good reputable breeder to have some underlying issue that doesn't show up when they've still got milky breath. With an adult rescue who's spent a few months with his foster family, you know what you're getting.

[Lin]

Originally Posted by Emoore

If you want to buy a puppy that's your right, but just say you want to buy a puppy and stop perpetuating myths. With a puppy, you can't see what you're getting, any more than you know when you bring your sweet infant son home from the hospital whether he's going to be the valedictiorian of his high school class or break your heart and end up in prison (we have one of each in my family). It's when you see a dog that's 2, 3, 4 years old or older and can speak with his foster family, see what he's like around kids, what he thinks about cats, whether or not he knocks over grandma. . .. then what you see is what you get. It's perfectly possible for a dog from a good reputable breeder to have some underlying issue that doesn't show up when they've still got milky breath. With an adult rescue who's spent a few months with his foster family, you know what you're getting.

great post!