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Old 10-19-2011, 02:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Does anyone know this breeder, or familliar with her program?

Jennifer Holtgrew
Merrill, Iowa

Would you buy a pup from her? She has a website: Iowagsd.com/Holtgrens German Shepards
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Old 10-19-2011, 03:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Their website looks nice. It's interesting that they're crossing different lines-- some of their dogs are East German Working, some are West German Working, and some are Show Lines. In theory, I think this should be done as it helps improve genetic diversity and reduce linebreeding. When it's done well, the breeder is said to be "breeding dogs, not lines." I like it when it's done well. You need to be cautious, though, because when it's not done well it can be a big disaster. If you're going with a breeder that does this you want somebody who really knows the genetics behind their dogs. I have no idea if this breeder does or not.

I really like the fact that they have a page where puppy buyers post their competition brags. Lets you see that their dogs are out there doing things.
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