Picking an Illinois Breeder

jackpec1 · 01-15-2012, 07:21 PM

I live in Springfield, Illinois and will be ready for a puppy in May. I was going to purchase a puppy from a breeder in Kansas, but I want to see if there is a responsible breeder closer to home. The lady I was going to buy from, and part of the reason she was my top choice, begins non show prices at $450.

Does anyone know of any similar breeders in Illinois?
Thanks

KZoppa · 01-15-2012, 07:32 PM

A responsibly bred GSD usually is around $1000+. It also depends on your plans for the dog. Just an active family companion? Do you want to get involved in a sport? Knowing some details about your desires for the dog will allow us to offer more results. What is your experience with shepherds? Are you aware there are a few different lines?

Liesje · 01-15-2012, 07:33 PM

Lots of Illinois breeders - Geistwasser, Huerta Hof, Mittelwest, My Body Guard...

Emoore · 01-15-2012, 07:37 PM

If you have found a breeder in Kansas who will sell you a puppy out of health/hip/elbow certified, temperament tested and titled dogs for $450 dollars you should probably go for it. You're probably not going to find another one.

jackpec1 · 01-15-2012, 08:08 PM

my family and I have never owned a GS. We prefer a smaller female with a laid back, low drive temperment. The dog will be a pet/companion only. We would like a short, stock coat, black and tan with a regular size saddle. Obviously, we would hope the puppy is healthy in terms of hips.

THanks

onyx'girl · 01-15-2012, 08:16 PM

I would check with your area rescues...the perfect dog for you may be waiting! You'd have all that already proven with an older pup, especially in your price range.

qbchottu · 01-15-2012, 08:17 PM

The people on this board will only recommend quality breeders. Reputable breeders will charge $1000+ for a dog. This is for a pup with parents that have been xrayed for hips/elbows, titled/rated parents and good temperaments. Try this link to help you decide on a breeder:
Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder

Liesje · 01-15-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackpec1

my family and I have never owned a GS. We prefer a smaller female with a laid back, low drive temperment. The dog will be a pet/companion only. We would like a short, stock coat, black and tan with a regular size saddle. Obviously, we would hope the puppy is healthy in terms of hips.

THanks

Well, considering how prevalent some health issues are with this breed you should really do a lot more than hope. Breeding dogs should be hip and elbow certified, at minimum (or at least show a pedigree with a history of good joints). Lots of breeders also check eyes, heart, thyroid, DM....

sagelfn · 01-15-2012, 08:36 PM

What do you mean by laid back and low drive? Those are not supposed to be traits of the GSD. They are very energetic dogs.

juliejujubean · 01-15-2012, 09:39 PM

I paid right at 1500 for my girl. Worth every penny. If you want to pay less i would look into a rescue. Or adopt from a shelter. But i personally would not pay 450 on a breeder unless it was my prior breeder giving me one heck of a deal

01-15-2012, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackpec1 New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3	Picking an Illinois Breeder I live in Springfield, Illinois and will be ready for a puppy in May. I was going to purchase a puppy from a breeder in Kansas, but I want to see if there is a responsible breeder closer to home. The lady I was going to buy from, and part of the reason she was my top choice, begins non show prices at $450. Does anyone know of any similar breeders in Illinois? Thanks

01-15-2012, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,809	A responsibly bred GSD usually is around $1000+. It also depends on your plans for the dog. Just an active family companion? Do you want to get involved in a sport? Knowing some details about your desires for the dog will allow us to offer more results. What is your experience with shepherds? Are you aware there are a few different lines? __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

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Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,962	Lots of Illinois breeders - Geistwasser, Huerta Hof, Mittelwest, My Body Guard... __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

01-15-2012, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	If you have found a breeder in Kansas who will sell you a puppy out of health/hip/elbow certified, temperament tested and titled dogs for $450 dollars you should probably go for it. You're probably not going to find another one. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I would check with your area rescues...the perfect dog for you may be waiting! You'd have all that already proven with an older pup, especially in your price range. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-15-2012, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
jackpec1 New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3	my family and I have never owned a GS. We prefer a smaller female with a laid back, low drive temperment. The dog will be a pet/companion only. We would like a short, stock coat, black and tan with a regular size saddle. Obviously, we would hope the puppy is healthy in terms of hips. THanks

01-15-2012, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
qbchottu Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 890	The people on this board will only recommend quality breeders. Reputable breeders will charge $1000+ for a dog. This is for a pup with parents that have been xrayed for hips/elbows, titled/rated parents and good temperaments. Try this link to help you decide on a breeder: Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder __________________ Puddi 11/15/10 Rescue GSD/Golden Whiskey von Huerta Hof 12/20/10 WGSL GSD Wiva vom Drache Feld 2/3/11 WGSL GSD

01-15-2012, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	What do you mean by laid back and low drive? Those are not supposed to be traits of the GSD. They are very energetic dogs. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

01-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
juliejujubean Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 824	I paid right at 1500 for my girl. Worth every penny. If you want to pay less i would look into a rescue. Or adopt from a shelter. But i personally would not pay 450 on a breeder unless it was my prior breeder giving me one heck of a deal __________________ Diamond, Mar 19, 2011 Pictures

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