choosing a back yard breeder

fido · 10-17-2011, 07:57 PM

what do you guy's and gals think about a back yard breeder if they do it like once a year type of thing, their dogs seem to have good behavior, and health, only thing is their not registered but are pure bred shepherds, they sell for 300 to 400, is there a real difference. they grow up to be just as smart and capable..thats my thought all input welcome, because I'm having trouble finding right breeder. don't think I need to spend more than 1000 for a good dog, looking for pet and possible shutzhund thanks

Emoore · 10-17-2011, 08:03 PM

If you don't mind buying a dog of completely unknown lineage, having no idea the health status, hip status, elbow status, or temperament of any of the relatives, don't care whether the grandparents died at 4 or 5 years old of genetic disease, don't care if your dog is actually purebred or if there's a Husky in the woodshed somewhere, and have no problem whatsoever with the fact that you're supporting someone who doesn't bother keeping track of how many of their puppies end up dead in the pound. . . . go right ahead.

Lakl · 10-17-2011, 08:04 PM

You got a helmet and pads on? Cause you're gonna need it... Just remember, bob and weave...bob and weave...

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-17-2011, 08:09 PM

why not post what your looking for and your area, you may get some suggestions

sharkey19 · 10-17-2011, 08:10 PM

I don't know about backyard breeders. I know when I was looking for a dog, I didn't care so much about titles as I did about health and behaviour. Really, if you are not going to go to a breeder that does not get hips/elbows certified, isn't knowledgeable about the breed and doesn't keep track of their dogs, than why not go to a GSD rescue to get one?

fido · 10-17-2011, 08:16 PM

i'm looking for a black and tan shepherd, mostly for family pet, but possibly sport. for about $1000 . possibly around Manitoba Canada, or at least in Canada. German or czech lines would be nice. I really do care about my pups hips and that it's pure bred and all, but I am so frustrated with alot of breeders seem too just want to make money you know like 1500 to 3500 for a pup with no training

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-17-2011, 08:20 PM

I honestly am geographically dumb when it comes to Canada, but I hope someone can chime in and offer you an alternative to what you first asked about

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BR870 · 10-17-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fido

i'm looking for a black and tan shepherd, mostly for family pet, but possibly sport. for about $1000 . possibly around Manitoba Canada, or at least in Canada. German or czech lines would be nice

Wow, this should be a good one...

Lakl · 10-17-2011, 08:21 PM

I don't know of any breeders in Canada, but I'm sure some members on the board will. If you REALLY wanna see the difference, go take a good look at your backyard breeder's dogs, and then go visit a breeder's dogs that does health testing, competes, and titles their dogs. It doesn't matter if you want the dog for show, sport, or companion. A good breeder with GOOD dogs will breed to meet all of these qualities, and when you see them in person, THEN you will understand.

onyx'girl · 10-17-2011, 08:26 PM

Why would you want to support a breeder that won't give you support in return if you have a problem with your pup? Instead of thinking about the cost....do more research while saving more $ for a pup from a responsible breeder. Or go to a rescue/give them your $ instead. The price of a pup is minimal compared to the cost of vetting and training over the dogs lifespan.

10-17-2011, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
fido New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: canada Posts: 19	choosing a back yard breeder what do you guy's and gals think about a back yard breeder if they do it like once a year type of thing, their dogs seem to have good behavior, and health, only thing is their not registered but are pure bred shepherds, they sell for 300 to 400, is there a real difference. they grow up to be just as smart and capable..thats my thought all input welcome, because I'm having trouble finding right breeder. don't think I need to spend more than 1000 for a good dog, looking for pet and possible shutzhund thanks

10-17-2011, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	If you don't mind buying a dog of completely unknown lineage, having no idea the health status, hip status, elbow status, or temperament of any of the relatives, don't care whether the grandparents died at 4 or 5 years old of genetic disease, don't care if your dog is actually purebred or if there's a Husky in the woodshed somewhere, and have no problem whatsoever with the fact that you're supporting someone who doesn't bother keeping track of how many of their puppies end up dead in the pound. . . . go right ahead. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-17-2011, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	why not post what your looking for and your area, you may get some suggestions __________________ 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

10-17-2011, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
fido New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: canada Posts: 19	i'm looking for a black and tan shepherd, mostly for family pet, but possibly sport. for about $1000 . possibly around Manitoba Canada, or at least in Canada. German or czech lines would be nice. I really do care about my pups hips and that it's pure bred and all, but I am so frustrated with alot of breeders seem too just want to make money you know like 1500 to 3500 for a pup with no training Last edited by fido; 10-17-2011 at 08:22 PM.

10-17-2011, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I honestly am geographically dumb when it comes to Canada, but I hope someone can chime in and offer you an alternative to what you first asked about) __________________ 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

10-17-2011, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lakl Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 525	You got a helmet and pads on? Cause you're gonna need it... Just remember, bob and weave...bob and weave...

10-17-2011, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
sharkey19 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Guelph Posts: 321	I don't know about backyard breeders. I know when I was looking for a dog, I didn't care so much about titles as I did about health and behaviour. Really, if you are not going to go to a breeder that does not get hips/elbows certified, isn't knowledgeable about the breed and doesn't keep track of their dogs, than why not go to a GSD rescue to get one?

10-17-2011, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lakl Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 525	I don't know of any breeders in Canada, but I'm sure some members on the board will. If you REALLY wanna see the difference, go take a good look at your backyard breeder's dogs, and then go visit a breeder's dogs that does health testing, competes, and titles their dogs. It doesn't matter if you want the dog for show, sport, or companion. A good breeder with GOOD dogs will breed to meet all of these qualities, and when you see them in person, THEN you will understand.

10-17-2011, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Why would you want to support a breeder that won't give you support in return if you have a problem with your pup? Instead of thinking about the cost....do more research while saving more $ for a pup from a responsible breeder. Or go to a rescue/give them your $ instead. The price of a pup is minimal compared to the cost of vetting and training over the dogs lifespan.

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