East Coast Breeders?

[Aniday]

Hi all,

So I'm finally in a stable position to get a Shepherd, and you can bet this will be the first thing on my Christmas List this year :P

After training dogs for ten years, and being without a Shepherd since my last one died ten years ago, I got a chance to foster some shepherds and was reminded why this breed is my "heart" breed in the first place! We've been looking for another dog, and everyone agreed on a Shepherd. It's now time to add one back into the family. While the rest of the house is mostly thrilled at the thought of a pup (we're all dog lovers around here), I'm super excited because this means I'll finally be able to pursue SAR training (something, I've drooled over for a long time) and maybe dabble in Schutzhund (though it's not as desired as SAR right now)

I'm in Virginia Beach, and looking for breeders in the area. I will happily drive 8 hours max to pick up my pup, so long as I don't have to ship.

Eichenluft is about six hours from here
Johnson Haus is about 3 hours from here
and Von Ibso is about six hours from here, but I'd like to have more than three breeders to look at before I set up initial contact.

Obviously I'm a fan of Working Lines, and my price range is 2k max. (Prefer lower- obviously )

Also if you have any personal experience with Breeders around here, please feel free to pass along! Initially, I'm looking at adding a pup after New Years (When all the Holiday drama settles down) so breeders with pups ready to go around then would be ideal! (But of course not required).

Thanks!

[robk]

Welcome to the forum. I sent you a PM about a breeder with some pups that will be ready to go in January. You should also read this Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder
as you begin your search.

Good Luck!

[BlackGSD]

Looks like Vom Ibso only has one female and she is less than 2yo so it may be a while until they have a litter.

[Aniday]

Thanks for the PM Robk

And BlackGSD, I did message Joe about his litters, he will have some bred in January to outside females, so there's always that option.

I've heard nothing but great thinks about Eichenluft, just the prices kind of put me off in comparison to similar lines at a lower cost.

Keep them coming guys! This really does help.

[JakodaCD OA]

I don't know what eichenluft charges, but they are working lines so expect to pay around 12-1500 maybe a little higher for wl dogs.

Blackthorne also comes to mind, Christine is a member here on the board..and I always love seeing her pics and Carolina's from Johnsonhaus
Good luck in your search

[stacey_eight]

I have one of Christine's Blackthorn dogs and would whole-heartedly recommend her. She's in the Barboursville area.

[Aniday]

JackodaCD: Eichenluft is selling their pups from Bandit litters from 15-1800 dollars now, which is up from the 1200 they were a few months ago when I was kinda poking around. Like I said, my price limit is 2k, though I'd prefer lower, because based on what I saw, this was the top of the range for WL pups.

I'll check out Blackthorn, I've heard some good things about them as well, and they're not to far.

Thanks again!

[holland]

bought a puppy from Molly 7 years ago -1200 is lower than she normally charges-too bad you missed it-I never regretted paying 1500 -all the best in your puppy search

[Xeph]

Molly has a wonderful litter on the ground right now from Bandit x Lea. Worth looking into

[Liesje]

Claudia Romard / van Gogh kennel - MA I believe?