Looking for a reputable breeder in MI

marshab1 · 10-04-2011, 09:42 PM

I'm actually a golden retriever owner, that learned the hard way how important it is to choose a reputable breeder. And I can tell you what to look for and what to run from in a golden breeder.

My brother however has wanted a GSD for some time and is finally in a postion that now would be a good time to start looking. His first thought was to go to the internet to search for breeders, and he found several, but using my "golden" breed standards these are not breeders to buy from.

He wants a companion that is healthy. He has no interest in conformation showing and would prefer more of a "straight back" GSD. He's in his mid-30s and has no children, so this would be his "child". I've talked to him about possible rescuing, but he is very concerned about HD and since he works from home feels he'd really like to go the puppy route.

We are in the Flint area, but have no problem with driving to get the right puppy. So if anyone has any recommendations, please let me know.

Thanks

Emoore · 10-04-2011, 09:45 PM

Two great ones in Michigan:
Alta-Tollhaus German Shepherd Dogs
and
(Wildhaus Kennels, Working German Shepherd Breeder in Michigan)

Also PM'ing you on one to avoid.

onyx'girl · 10-04-2011, 09:51 PM

I would look at the rescues...a first dog that isn't going to be a competition prospect would be already tested healthwise and w/temperament to match your brothers lifestyle.
German Shepherd Rescue of Michigan, INC
Sending a pm too

marshab1 · 10-04-2011, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the recommendations

boeselager · 10-05-2011, 05:04 PM

What lines are you looking for?? Working lines? or show lines? or it doesn't matter?

marshab1 · 10-05-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boeselager

What lines are you looking for?? Working lines? or show lines? or it doesn't matter?

working lines, Thanks

Emoore · 10-05-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boeselager

What lines are you looking for?? Working lines? or show lines? or it doesn't matter?

Dang, why do I always forget you're in Michigan too?

onyx'girl · 10-05-2011, 10:49 PM

Kelly has pups on the ground now too? Worth contacting her Marshab1....

marshab1 · 10-05-2011, 11:06 PM

Kelly's dogs are beautiful...I have given her info to my brother.

robinhuerta · 10-05-2011, 11:26 PM

All 3 of the breeders mentioned are really good choices......you won't go wrong with any of them!
Best of luck to you!

10-04-2011, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
marshab1 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Looking for a reputable breeder in MI I'm actually a golden retriever owner, that learned the hard way how important it is to choose a reputable breeder. And I can tell you what to look for and what to run from in a golden breeder. My brother however has wanted a GSD for some time and is finally in a postion that now would be a good time to start looking. His first thought was to go to the internet to search for breeders, and he found several, but using my "golden" breed standards these are not breeders to buy from. He wants a companion that is healthy. He has no interest in conformation showing and would prefer more of a "straight back" GSD. He's in his mid-30s and has no children, so this would be his "child". I've talked to him about possible rescuing, but he is very concerned about HD and since he works from home feels he'd really like to go the puppy route. We are in the Flint area, but have no problem with driving to get the right puppy. So if anyone has any recommendations, please let me know. Thanks

10-04-2011, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Two great ones in Michigan: Alta-Tollhaus German Shepherd Dogs and (Wildhaus Kennels, Working German Shepherd Breeder in Michigan) Also PM'ing you on one to avoid. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-05-2011, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 807	What lines are you looking for?? Working lines? or show lines? or it doesn't matter? __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

10-05-2011, 11:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,224	All 3 of the breeders mentioned are really good choices......you won't go wrong with any of them! Best of luck to you! __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

10-04-2011, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I would look at the rescues...a first dog that isn't going to be a competition prospect would be already tested healthwise and w/temperament to match your brothers lifestyle. German Shepherd Rescue of Michigan, INC Sending a pm too

10-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
marshab1 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Thanks for the recommendations

10-05-2011, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Kelly has pups on the ground now too? Worth contacting her Marshab1....

10-05-2011, 11:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
marshab1 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Kelly's dogs are beautiful...I have given her info to my brother.

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