Looking into a few breeders casually

Vicky · 10-20-2011, 01:21 PM

Ok, so for those of you unfamiliar with my other recent thread, I would really love to own a Malinois or even a Dutch Shepherd, but a German Shepherd might be my best option. I would like to narrow down a handful of breeders I really like and I would like your opinions! I am interested in WGWL as from what I can tell, they are great for sport and I think they are beautiful and efficient in their work.

These are the breeders I have picked out that I like king of in the order in which I rate them. I do not know anything about reading pedigrees and such so I am going by information on the website and the dogs only. Feel free to speak up about anything you don't like or that you do! If you'd like to add your own recommendation, feel free. I am open to anywhere in the US. I attempted to look around my area (NJ) but I did not find anything truly in my area.

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**Chris Wild** · 10-20-2011, 01:23 PM

Personally, I'd scratch Kraftwerk off the list for a myriad of reasons. All of the others would get thumbs up in my opinion and certainly be worth talking with to see if they would have a pup that is a good fit for you.

BR870 · 10-20-2011, 01:25 PM

How far from where you are would you be willing to drive? There a many good breeders on the east coast that should be within driving distance to you...

amaris · 10-20-2011, 01:27 PM

i'm kinda with chris, seems like there are problems with kraftwerk, just look it up on pedigree or here Dog Returned to Sender

Jax08 · 10-20-2011, 01:30 PM

My trainer is friends with the owner of Van Gogh kennels and she highly recommends them. I have been told by others that these dogs may not be for first time GSD owners.

Vicky · 10-20-2011, 01:31 PM

You guys are fast! Thank you for the information about Kraftwerk. It's unfortunate what happened that that pup that was returned.

I am willing to drive a reasonable distance. No more than 7-8 hours MAX.

Also guys, keep in mind I have about a year before I will be in a comfortable situation to have this dog so I have time. I am not looking into breeders that have pups available now or in the very near future. I am willing to wait for that perfect dog.

Jax08 · 10-20-2011, 01:32 PM

did you look at Johnson-Haus?

LaRen616 · 10-20-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jax08

did you look at Johnson-Haus?

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Emoore · 10-20-2011, 01:40 PM

Have you done a search for the different kennel names in the breeding section? If you look in the upper right corner of your screen where it says "search," click the little triangle next to it and go to "advanced search." You can search for specific kennel names by post or by thread and you can narrow it down to a specific section. I'd search for those kennels in the breeding section. Most of them have been discussed several times before.

Vicky · 10-20-2011, 01:41 PM

Jax, I have not. I will check them out.

Emoore, the search function on this forum is how I made up this list, actually.

The first thing I do when I like a breeder is check out what people on the forums have to say about them. I am pretty confident you guys will tear apart anyone that isn't up to par!

10-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vicky Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Jerz Posts: 89	Looking into a few breeders casually Ok, so for those of you unfamiliar with my other recent thread, I would really love to own a Malinois or even a Dutch Shepherd, but a German Shepherd might be my best option. I would like to narrow down a handful of breeders I really like and I would like your opinions! I am interested in WGWL as from what I can tell, they are great for sport and I think they are beautiful and efficient in their work. These are the breeders I have picked out that I like king of in the order in which I rate them. I do not know anything about reading pedigrees and such so I am going by information on the website and the dogs only. Feel free to speak up about anything you don't like or that you do! If you'd like to add your own recommendation, feel free. I am open to anywhere in the US. I attempted to look around my area (NJ) but I did not find anything truly in my area. Sportwaffen K9 German Shepherd Dog, True Haus Kennels :: BILL KULLA DOG TRAINING :: https://kraftwerkk9.com/ Workingdog Kennel van Gogh __________________ It is sad that maturity sometimes leads us not into a greater depth of experience and more intense enjoyment of our world but rather to an apathetic belief that we've already been there and done that. - Suzanne Clothier

10-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Wild Administrator & Alpha Bitch of the Wild Bunch Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 12,604	Personally, I'd scratch Kraftwerk off the list for a myriad of reasons. All of the others would get thumbs up in my opinion and certainly be worth talking with to see if they would have a pup that is a good fit for you. __________________ *Wildhaus Kennels* Kaiser ~ SchH3 CGC TDI (HOT) Raven ~ SchH3 AWD2 PD1 P1 PA T1 UCD URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Della ~ SchHA TR1 PD1 P1 PA T1 URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Wulf ~ SchH1 PD1 P1 T1 URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Heidi ~ BH CD UCD RN URO1 (B/HOT) Jazz ~ Superpup In Training

10-20-2011, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
BR870 Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 828	How far from where you are would you be willing to drive? There a many good breeders on the east coast that should be within driving distance to you... __________________ Rob Ezra von der Rennbahn Princess Abigail "Abbie" Kai (RIP) Loki (RIP)

10-20-2011, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vicky Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Jerz Posts: 89	You guys are fast! Thank you for the information about Kraftwerk. It's unfortunate what happened that that pup that was returned. I am willing to drive a reasonable distance. No more than 7-8 hours MAX. Also guys, keep in mind I have about a year before I will be in a comfortable situation to have this dog so I have time. I am not looking into breeders that have pups available now or in the very near future. I am willing to wait for that perfect dog. __________________ It is sad that maturity sometimes leads us not into a greater depth of experience and more intense enjoyment of our world but rather to an apathetic belief that we've already been there and done that. - Suzanne Clothier

10-20-2011, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Have you done a search for the different kennel names in the breeding section? If you look in the upper right corner of your screen where it says "search," click the little triangle next to it and go to "advanced search." You can search for specific kennel names by post or by thread and you can narrow it down to a specific section. I'd search for those kennels in the breeding section. Most of them have been discussed several times before. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-20-2011, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
amaris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 257	i'm kinda with chris, seems like there are problems with kraftwerk, just look it up on pedigree or here Dog Returned to Sender

10-20-2011, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	My trainer is friends with the owner of Van Gogh kennels and she highly recommends them. I have been told by others that these dogs may not be for first time GSD owners.

10-20-2011, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	did you look at Johnson-Haus?

10-20-2011, 01:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vicky Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Jerz Posts: 89	Jax, I have not. I will check them out. Emoore, the search function on this forum is how I made up this list, actually. The first thing I do when I like a breeder is check out what people on the forums have to say about them. I am pretty confident you guys will tear apart anyone that isn't up to par! __________________ It is sad that maturity sometimes leads us not into a greater depth of experience and more intense enjoyment of our world but rather to an apathetic belief that we've already been there and done that. - Suzanne Clothier

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