Colorado Breeders

[MicheleMarie]

Originally Posted by lisasroughdrafts

I realize you have probably already made your decision, but I have had a great experience with Crystal Creek German Shepherds. I bought my first GSD from Jon and she was my best friend, protector, and a beautiful conformation quality shepherd. I was not interested in showing at the time I bought her, but have since taken an interest. Don't let people tell you that 'Show' quality shepherds are inferior. They are not. They are loyal, loving, intelligent, and protective.

My second and third GSDs are also Crystal Creek dogs. They each have their own unique abilities. Mira just received her Herding Instinct certificate and Kahlan is getting started in the show ring. I hope to finish her and do some protection training with her. 'Show' dogs should not be skitiish, fragile, etc. They must have sound temperments in order to compete. A dog who completes their A.K.C. Conformation "a.k.a. show" championship represents a dog that is correct in structure, movement, of sound temperment, and adheres to the German Shepherd Dog standard outlined by the A.K.C.

Crystal Creek Shepherds stands by their dogs and won't leave you out in the cold if you have questions on nutrition, training, or health. Make sure when you are choosing a GSD that your breeder guarantee their dogs against genetic defects for 2 years and guarantee an OFA (a test for hip displaysia and elbow problems) pass at 2 years. Make sure they are a signer of the German Shepherd Breeder Code of Ethics. Also, Make sure the parents are OFA'd. This shows that the breeder is concerned about the health of their dogs and pups. Finally, make sure in their contract that they insist that the dog be returned to them if the user must give them up. This shows that they do not want their dogs to end up in shelters or being passed from person to person.

oh wow!
i forgot about this thread lol, how weird.
i have actually personally talked with many people in the city who have a dog from crystal creek and they are very VERY happy with their's. Their dogs just weren't for me.
I ended up getting Samson last april from gieske working dogs north of boulder. i am very happy with him!

colorado is full of great breeders for all types

[Dakotasmom23]

I visited 2 of these breeders and would be happy to offer my experience. I'm not sure of the rules on this site, but you may need to private message me for it.

[Holmeshx2]

just for the record Dakotasmom if its positive you can post it on the thread if its negative against a breeder (breeder bashing) it has to go to private messages.