Missouri Breeders?

MissChristina · 10-21-2011, 02:56 AM

I know once my AnnaBelle is about 2 years old or more and fully trained/grown I plan on getting a 2nd GSD puppy but am wanting to start my research on breeders now. My preference is to find a reputable breeder in Missouri so I can go to them and visit. (I cannot travel much farther than out of Missouri). Does anyone know where I should start my search and what to look for in a breeder?

The type of GSD I'm looking for:

AKC Register-able Male
Hip and Elbow Tested
Comes with Contract and Health Guarantee
Medium to High Energy Level
Classic Black/Tan Pattern, possibly even a long haired GSD
Intelligent and Ready to Learn

I pay a building membership at a training facility in Columbia, MO so it costs no extra for training a 2nd dog with them. They have basic obedience, advanced obedience, agility, carting, special tricks, tracking, and many obedience titles/certificates to work towards and I love the place. They even train and certify Therapy Dogs. Plus have a drill team.

Let me know how to go about finding a reputable, responsible local breeder. Thanks!

Donnie1 · 10-21-2011, 03:14 AM

Is your membership at the canine sports academy? I am taking Maxx there starting Nov 1 for their obedience course.

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-21-2011, 07:34 AM

she may rarely have b & t's but I LOVE Crooked Creek dogs in MO

MissChristina · 10-21-2011, 01:01 PM

Donne1 ... No I go to Ann Gafke's Teacher's Pet Dog Training Kennel because Ann Gafke is the owner and has more experience with GSD's. She has raised and bred them for 35 years! Here are some inserts from her website:

Over the years as German Shepherd Dog breeders we have produced from our own breeding 3 OFA excellent bitches, six champions of record, many more with U.S. points, two futurity winners, 24 German Shepherds with CD, CDX and UD titles.

Ann Gafke has been training dogs for 50 years. For most of that time, she has been helping others train their dogs. Her program has won national recognition for 4H. The work of her students has been published by National Geographic in the book Dogs Unlimited and in the book Pets and the Elderly. Her therapy work has been honored by Missouri mental health organizations.

The American Kennel Club used her German Shepherd Dogs in its educational slide show on the German Shepherd Standard to represent ideal shepherd temperament.

Jax08 · 10-21-2011, 01:04 PM

I would check out Crooked Creek as well

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Karen is a member on this board.

MissChristina · 10-21-2011, 01:04 PM

Jakoda, I have spoken too Karen Belcher at crooked creek ranch. She said almost all her puppies are either all black or mostly black like my AnnaBelle and I am looking to add variety to my pack. After a black/tan I might end up getting a sable.

But yes, I enjoy CCR's photos they always have all over facebook. I am on a few facebook forums that she is very active on including 'Everything German Shepherd' and 'The German Shepherd Dog Community'

Cunningham GSDs · 10-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Lucy Dog · 10-21-2011, 01:43 PM

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What are the OFA scores (hips and elbows of both dogs)?

Any titles?

Can you post both pedigrees?

MissChristina · 10-22-2011, 10:40 AM

There is another lady I have talked to named Staci Hobby who has bred GSD's and knows Karen, but I don't know much about bloodlines or just where to start in any of this.

deldridge72 · 10-24-2011, 09:39 PM

There's a kennel that breeds black & tan workinglines in the Fulton area-I've purchased two sable pups from them over the last two years-also recommended them to a party in Columbia recently-I can recommend several breeders in the state.

I live within five miles of Ann's and currently have 6 German Shepherds of the working lines.

10-21-2011, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
MissChristina Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 75	Missouri Breeders? I know once my AnnaBelle is about 2 years old or more and fully trained/grown I plan on getting a 2nd GSD puppy but am wanting to start my research on breeders now. My preference is to find a reputable breeder in Missouri so I can go to them and visit. (I cannot travel much farther than out of Missouri). Does anyone know where I should start my search and what to look for in a breeder? The type of GSD I'm looking for: AKC Register-able Male Hip and Elbow Tested Comes with Contract and Health Guarantee Medium to High Energy Level Classic Black/Tan Pattern, possibly even a long haired GSD Intelligent and Ready to Learn I pay a building membership at a training facility in Columbia, MO so it costs no extra for training a 2nd dog with them. They have basic obedience, advanced obedience, agility, carting, special tricks, tracking, and many obedience titles/certificates to work towards and I love the place. They even train and certify Therapy Dogs. Plus have a drill team. Let me know how to go about finding a reputable, responsible local breeder. Thanks! __________________ Miss Christina && AnnaBelle AnnaBelle~Bi-Color: 05/18/2011

10-21-2011, 07:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	she may rarely have b & t's but I LOVE Crooked Creek dogs in MO __________________ 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

10-21-2011, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
MissChristina Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 75	Donne1 ... No I go to Ann Gafke's Teacher's Pet Dog Training Kennel because Ann Gafke is the owner and has more experience with GSD's. She has raised and bred them for 35 years! Here are some inserts from her website: Over the years as German Shepherd Dog breeders we have produced from our own breeding 3 OFA excellent bitches, six champions of record, many more with U.S. points, two futurity winners, 24 German Shepherds with CD, CDX and UD titles. Ann Gafke has been training dogs for 50 years. For most of that time, she has been helping others train their dogs. Her program has won national recognition for 4H. The work of her students has been published by National Geographic in the book Dogs Unlimited and in the book Pets and the Elderly. Her therapy work has been honored by Missouri mental health organizations. The American Kennel Club used her German Shepherd Dogs in its educational slide show on the German Shepherd Standard to represent ideal shepherd temperament. __________________ Miss Christina && AnnaBelle AnnaBelle~Bi-Color: 05/18/2011

10-21-2011, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
MissChristina Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 75	Jakoda, I have spoken too Karen Belcher at crooked creek ranch. She said almost all her puppies are either all black or mostly black like my AnnaBelle and I am looking to add variety to my pack. After a black/tan I might end up getting a sable. But yes, I enjoy CCR's photos they always have all over facebook. I am on a few facebook forums that she is very active on including 'Everything German Shepherd' and 'The German Shepherd Dog Community' __________________ Miss Christina && AnnaBelle AnnaBelle~Bi-Color: 05/18/2011

10-21-2011, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Quote removed by Admin. Reason: advertising What are the OFA scores (hips and elbows of both dogs)? Any titles? Can you post both pedigrees? __________________ Paul

10-21-2011, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Donnie1 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10	Is your membership at the canine sports academy? I am taking Maxx there starting Nov 1 for their obedience course.

10-21-2011, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	I would check out Crooked Creek as well Home Karen is a member on this board.

10-21-2011, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cunningham GSDs Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 42	removed by Admin. Advertising of breedings, litters, puppies or dogs is NOT allowed on this board

10-22-2011, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
MissChristina Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 75	There is another lady I have talked to named Staci Hobby who has bred GSD's and knows Karen, but I don't know much about bloodlines or just where to start in any of this. __________________ Miss Christina && AnnaBelle AnnaBelle~Bi-Color: 05/18/2011

10-24-2011, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
deldridge72 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 10	There's a kennel that breeds black & tan workinglines in the Fulton area-I've purchased two sable pups from them over the last two years-also recommended them to a party in Columbia recently-I can recommend several breeders in the state. I live within five miles of Ann's and currently have 6 German Shepherds of the working lines.

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