Any comments about this breeder/line before I take the plunge?

sprklnh2o · 06-30-2011, 06:04 PM

Hi GSD experts!

I am soon going to be a GSD owner. I actually already put down a deposit and I will probably getting a puppy in 2 months! Before I really take the plunge though, I want to get you guys' opinion on this breeder/GSD line. Just for peace of mind and to know that I made the right decision in this breeder.

I reserved a male puppy from this Q litter (Zamp/Gilla)
I met with the breeder, the dam and sire, and visited the facility. Everything is a thumbs up from what I can see and detect. I am totally in love with the sire - Zamp. He's a magnificent dog with great temperament.

Do you guys see any red flags? The puppies from this litter are $2000 each. I know it's a lot but it's worth it to me if I know these GSDs will likely to be healthy and have great temperaments. My dog will be living in doors with me as a house pet.

Please let me know if you see any red flags or anything suspicious. I would love to hear you guys opinions!

Thank you in advance!

Freestep · 06-30-2011, 06:23 PM

Don't know the breeder, but the dogs are lovely and it appears they are doing all the right things. No red flags as far as I can see!

horsegirl · 06-30-2011, 07:09 PM

the father is lovely , the mother is too , my only concern would be her pigment , she does not have any black on her face, although if you are getting a pet who cares. looks like all the health certs are in place , good luck , puppies are so fun!

sprklnh2o · 06-30-2011, 07:25 PM

Do you guys think $2000 is reasonable for that pedigree? I don't know pedigrees very well. I guess I just want to know if $2000 is reasonable and if people would bargain when buying a dog? Sorry if I sound rude - this is my first time dealing with a breeder and I am not sure if "bargaining" is something people ask for when buying from breeders.

**JakodaCD OA** · 06-30-2011, 07:28 PM

well I have never 'bargained' altho one can always ask I guess but if they are asking that amount, they might be offended or turned off if one did ask.

as to whether they are worth 2000$, showlines are more expensive than working lines, I really couldn't say if they are 'worth it' or not.

Maybe someone with more experience regarding the dogs will pop in and give you their opinion. Nice looking dogs tho

LARHAGE · 06-30-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sprklnh2o

Hi GSD experts!

I am soon going to be a GSD owner. I actually already put down a deposit and I will probably getting a puppy in 2 months! Before I really take the plunge though, I want to get you guys' opinion on this breeder/GSD line. Just for peace of mind and to know that I made the right decision in this breeder.

I reserved a male puppy from this Q litter (Zamp/Gilla)
I met with the breeder, the dam and sire, and visited the facility. Everything is a thumbs up from what I can see and detect. I am totally in love with the sire - Zamp. He's a magnificent dog with great temperament.

Do you guys see any red flags? The puppies from this litter are $2000 each. I know it's a lot but it's worth it to me if I know these GSDs will likely to be healthy and have great temperaments. My dog will be living in doors with me as a house pet.

Please let me know if you see any red flags or anything suspicious. I would love to hear you guys opinions!

Thank you in advance!

I have seen their dogs at the shows here on the West Coast, I have liked quite a few of them, the price is right what you would expect to pay for a Showline puppy.

blehmannwa · 06-30-2011, 08:13 PM

MY WGSL is from similar lines and he is worth every penny.

sprklnh2o · 07-01-2011, 12:50 PM

Hi Blehmannwa - what does WGSL stand for?

Thanks to everyone who replied, I feel more confident about my choice now!

Freestep · 07-01-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sprklnh2o

Do you guys think $2000 is reasonable for that pedigree? I don't know pedigrees very well. I guess I just want to know if $2000 is reasonable and if people would bargain when buying a dog? Sorry if I sound rude - this is my first time dealing with a breeder and I am not sure if "bargaining" is something people ask for when buying from breeders.

That's about the going rate for a showline pup. DO NOT attempt to "bargain" with the breeder, that is usually taken as an insult. Breeding dogs and doing it the right way is costly; health testing, showing, titling, vet bills, etc run up a lot of expense and most good breeders don't break even by the time they pay their dog-related expenses.

If cost is a concern, you could ask the breeder if they would be open to accepting payments. Some breeders will do that, but don't be surprised if they won't.

Oh, and WGSL = West German Show Line.

sprklnh2o · 07-01-2011, 01:20 PM

Hi Freestep,
Thanks for the suggestion. I wouldn't want to offend my breeder.

06-30-2011, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
sprklnh2o Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42	Any comments about this breeder/line before I take the plunge? Hi GSD experts! I am soon going to be a GSD owner. I actually already put down a deposit and I will probably getting a puppy in 2 months! Before I really take the plunge though, I want to get you guys' opinion on this breeder/GSD line. Just for peace of mind and to know that I made the right decision in this breeder. I reserved a male puppy from this Q litter (Zamp/Gilla) I met with the breeder, the dam and sire, and visited the facility. Everything is a thumbs up from what I can see and detect. I am totally in love with the sire - Zamp. He's a magnificent dog with great temperament. Do you guys see any red flags? The puppies from this litter are $2000 each. I know it's a lot but it's worth it to me if I know these GSDs will likely to be healthy and have great temperaments. My dog will be living in doors with me as a house pet. Please let me know if you see any red flags or anything suspicious. I would love to hear you guys opinions! Thank you in advance!

06-30-2011, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	Don't know the breeder, but the dogs are lovely and it appears they are doing all the right things. No red flags as far as I can see! __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

06-30-2011, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	well I have never 'bargained' altho one can always ask I guess but if they are asking that amount, they might be offended or turned off if one did ask. as to whether they are worth 2000$, showlines are more expensive than working lines, I really couldn't say if they are 'worth it' or not. Maybe someone with more experience regarding the dogs will pop in and give you their opinion. Nice looking dogs tho __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

06-30-2011, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
horsegirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 306	the father is lovely , the mother is too , my only concern would be her pigment , she does not have any black on her face, although if you are getting a pet who cares. looks like all the health certs are in place , good luck , puppies are so fun!

06-30-2011, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
sprklnh2o Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42	Do you guys think $2000 is reasonable for that pedigree? I don't know pedigrees very well. I guess I just want to know if $2000 is reasonable and if people would bargain when buying a dog? Sorry if I sound rude - this is my first time dealing with a breeder and I am not sure if "bargaining" is something people ask for when buying from breeders.

06-30-2011, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
blehmannwa Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 777	MY WGSL is from similar lines and he is worth every penny.

07-01-2011, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
sprklnh2o Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42	Hi Blehmannwa - what does WGSL stand for? Thanks to everyone who replied, I feel more confident about my choice now!

07-01-2011, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
sprklnh2o Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42	Hi Freestep, Thanks for the suggestion. I wouldn't want to offend my breeder.

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