Northeast Ohio Breeders??

[rob011]

Hello Everyone,
My family and I have begun the search for our next family member. I have had a few Resuce German Shepherd mixes over the years that are as sad as it is to say "awaiting at the Rainbow Bridge". We have decided that we would like a German Shepherd puppy form a Breeder. I have done extensive internet research over the past few weeks on Breeders but have found it to be quite overwhelming finding one that is reputable. We are looking for a dog with good temperment, great health, and good looks but not show quality. Can anyone recommend a good Breeder in the Youngstown, Ohio area? Any input would be appreciated!!!

[GSDBESTK9]

Are you looking for Show or Working lines?

[rob011]

We are a somewhat active family, bike rides, hikes, spend lots of time outside/outdoors. Both me and my wife work durning the days so the dog would be couped up in the house during the day. Which would you recommend??

[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by rob011

We are a somewhat active family, bike rides, hikes, spend lots of time outside/outdoors. Both me and my wife work durning the days so the dog would be couped up in the house during the day. Which would you recommend??

Both lines would be great for that.

Do you have a certain color you prefer?

[rob011]

I really like the Black and Tans

[Emoore]

I don't know of anyone in Ohio, but I will tell you to be careful. You're right smack dab in the middle of puppy mill country, and a lot of them know how to pose as more responsible breeders.

[Daisy&Lucky's Mom]

I know you want a breeders puppy but in Warren Ohio there is Weeping Willow Second Chance GSD Rescue.

[wolfstraum]

von Weinbrand is down around Canton - Val and her sister Jessica are active in training and they have sables and black and tans....they train at OG Ohio Hundesport....

vom Haus Weinbrand

her website is not up to date I think....I know she was breeding Drama soon.......

Lee

[AgileGSD]

Originally Posted by Emoore

I don't know of anyone in Ohio, but I will tell you to be careful. You're right smack dab in the middle of puppy mill country, and a lot of them know how to pose as more responsible breeders.

Honestly, Youngstown is not "puppy mill country". There's a fair share of pet type breeders of popular breeds like anywhere. There are some Amish commercial breeders in the rural areas of NE Ohio, mostly seems to be ones that sell to brokers for petstores. There's a commercial Doodle breeder about a half hour's drive from Ytown. Really though, I wouldn't say it's "puppy mill country" and warn people that it will be hard to find a good puppy here.

There are lots of serious breeders within an hour or so from here too. Tons of shows, trials, training places, etc as well. One of the biggest outdoor AKC shows in the country is held every August in Canfield, which is only about 15 minutes from Youngstown.

I totally second the suggestion of Vom Weinhaus. Val's dogs are awesome! Unfortunately, I don't think she's having any puppies until at least the spring. Wouldn't hurt to contact her though, maybe she can put you in touch with someone who does have pups.

I know a show breeder here who is looking for a pet home for a 10 month old German/American male. There's actually a ton of GSD show breeders in this area, many are now doing at least some German/American line breedings as well. So there's very often Amline and Am/German crosses available in the area. If you are interested in their names, PM me

Also Weeping Willow GSD rescue is another great option if you'd consider an adult. It's run by some of the show people in the area. A lot of GSDs seem to turn up at the Trumbell pound too and some at the Mahoning pound. Of course, if you want a pup you'll probably need to go to a breeder although they occasionally turn up in rescue too.

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by AgileGSD

Honestly, Youngstown is not "puppy mill country". There's a fair share of pet type breeders of popular breeds like anywhere. There are some Amish commercial breeders in the rural areas of NE Ohio, mostly seems to be ones that sell to brokers for petstores. There's a commercial Doodle breeder about a half hour's drive from Ytown. Really though, I wouldn't say it's "puppy mill country" and warn people that it will be hard to find a good puppy here.

You know what, that's a classic example of a Texan generalizing about other states and I apologize. I've heard so many times that there are lot of Amish puppy mills in Ohio and, you know. . . other states don't have areas. They're too small. I'd get mad if somebody said that Texas is all one way but of course other smaller states are all one homogeneous mass.