Advice on breeder

pwinters · 01-10-2012, 04:27 PM

I would appreciate any advice on a possible breeder in my area of Sacramento. After losing my GSD last year to DM at the age of 7, I'm particularly interested in avoiding another case of DM. I'm drawn to this breeder as their male is tested normal/normal. I've read the tips on choosing a breeder and want to be sure I'm not looking at a fancy byb. In my opinion, there seems like there is a grey area where it isnt all that easy to tell. Your feedback would be appreciated. Sprague's German Shepherds | California German Shepherd Dog Breeder | Family raised German Shepherd puppies for sale

onyx'girl · 01-10-2012, 04:35 PM

they have one stud that they use with all their females...
they breed blues, whites
I guess I would wonder how they decide that Hutch is a great pedigree match for all their females.
Many breeders test for DM. I wouldn't choose this one just because they do.
Go and visit them, look at this sticky to know which questions to ask: Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder

Emoore · 01-10-2012, 04:36 PM

I agree with Onyx. I would look for breeders that test for DM, but I would not choose this breeder simply based on that.

Lucy Dog · 01-10-2012, 04:36 PM

Ehhhhh... wouldn't exactly call these dogs prime breeding stock.

Seems they're breeding before dogs are OFA'd. One says OFA good at 21 months, but you can only get prelims before 24 months. Another one has no OFA info.

They're breeding a blue which is controversial since it's a fault.

Seems to me like a bunch of family pet quality dogs being bred. Not impressed.

**Andaka** · 01-10-2012, 05:07 PM

marhaven@jps.net contact info for the GSDC of Sacramento Valley. Maybe they can help you.

Emoore · 01-10-2012, 08:47 PM

I believe Justk9s (Vom Kisthahaus) tests for DM. So does Sentinelharts. They're both in California.

Smithie86 · 01-10-2012, 09:38 PM

Check out Randy Tyson in Menlo Park.

Freestep · 01-11-2012, 11:19 AM

The link you posted is indeed a fancy BYB. Well, I wouldn't even say fancy... it's a BYB.

You might want to check with Julia Priest at von Sontausen, I am not sure if she's tested for DM but she breeds awesome dogs and is very ethical in her approach, health and temperament first.

pwinters · 01-11-2012, 04:39 PM

Thanks everyone! Now I'm off to research DDR.

Emoore · 01-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwinters

Thanks everyone! Now I'm off to research DDR.

Wait, where'd that come from?

01-10-2012, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
pwinters New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	Advice on breeder I would appreciate any advice on a possible breeder in my area of Sacramento. After losing my GSD last year to DM at the age of 7, I'm particularly interested in avoiding another case of DM. I'm drawn to this breeder as their male is tested normal/normal. I've read the tips on choosing a breeder and want to be sure I'm not looking at a fancy byb. In my opinion, there seems like there is a grey area where it isnt all that easy to tell. Your feedback would be appreciated. Sprague's German Shepherds \| California German Shepherd Dog Breeder \| Family raised German Shepherd puppies for sale

01-10-2012, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	they have one stud that they use with all their females... they breed blues, whites I guess I would wonder how they decide that Hutch is a great pedigree match for all their females. Many breeders test for DM. I wouldn't choose this one just because they do. Go and visit them, look at this sticky to know which questions to ask: Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo Last edited by onyx'girl; 01-10-2012 at 04:37 PM.

01-10-2012, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	I agree with Onyx. I would look for breeders that test for DM, but I would not choose this breeder simply based on that. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-10-2012, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Ehhhhh... wouldn't exactly call these dogs prime breeding stock. Seems they're breeding before dogs are OFA'd. One says OFA good at 21 months, but you can only get prelims before 24 months. Another one has no OFA info. They're breeding a blue which is controversial since it's a fault. Seems to me like a bunch of family pet quality dogs being bred. Not impressed. __________________ Paul

01-10-2012, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	marhaven@jps.net contact info for the GSDC of Sacramento Valley. Maybe they can help you. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...&results_in=10 Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag RA (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); Bella (the new one); and Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

01-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	I believe Justk9s (Vom Kisthahaus) tests for DM. So does Sentinelharts. They're both in California. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-10-2012, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 3,807	Check out Randy Tyson in Menlo Park. __________________ Sue www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3, FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3 (WUSVx2, FCIx2)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3 (HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3(BHOT)

01-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	The link you posted is indeed a fancy BYB. Well, I wouldn't even say fancy... it's a BYB. You might want to check with Julia Priest at von Sontausen, I am not sure if she's tested for DM but she breeds awesome dogs and is very ethical in her approach, health and temperament first. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

01-11-2012, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
pwinters New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks everyone! Now I'm off to research DDR.

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