Where would you get your working dog from?

GatorDog · 01-22-2012, 02:27 PM

I am starting the search for a working line breeder. I don't plan on buying a puppy for at least another year, probably closer to two years from now. I have taken my current dog through Schutzhund as far as his BH, and I do hope to get a Sch1 out of him at some point, but he is half show line and really not "cut out" for the sport.

In my next puppy, I will be looking for a serious dog that I can compete with. I want to take him/her to an IPO3 title, and would even love to compete in National competitions with them. Overall, I want a real working dog who absolutely lives for the sport.

Does anyone have any breeder suggestions? Where would you buy a puppy from if you were looking for what I am looking for?

Emoore · 01-22-2012, 02:30 PM

Will the dog also be living in the house with a family? Or will it be a kennel dog? Is that something that needs to be taken into consideration?

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-22-2012, 02:30 PM

If I were going that route schutzhund etc, I would be going to Liberatore in Maine

GatorDog · 01-22-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoore

Will the dog also be living in the house with a family?

Just my boyfriend and I. No kids. And my one other dog, Aiden, who is more of a "house pet" than a working dog. And no cats.

robinhuerta · 01-22-2012, 03:08 PM

I don't own or breed Schutzhund "competition" or Sport dogs......BUT, if I was looking for one to invest in......I certainly would start by attending the Schutzhund Nationals in the USA.
*When my husband performed the helper work at the Nationals that was held in Illinois about 3yrs ago(?).....we had the opportunity of seeing several fine dogs perform. My husband took special note (at the time) of which dogs *honestly* were strong, sound competition sport dogs.
*Not all is what it looks like.....go ...observe, take notes and research the specific breeding's that you (fancy).....then look at the breeders that are producing the dogs in that specific venue.* JMO

onyx'girl · 01-22-2012, 03:13 PM

If I were focusing on going to the Nationals, I would do the same as Robin...look at the teams there and then see how those dogs you like are being bred/what their progeny are showing(if they have any).
I can think of a few from this years nationals that have progeny showing promise(healthwise too). Tracking scores are important too/not just the other two phases.

GatorDog · 01-22-2012, 03:19 PM

I'm going to try my hardest to go to Nationals this year. That's a great suggestion. Thanks!

onyx'girl · 01-22-2012, 03:23 PM

This event coming up is another way to see top dogs
2012 Working Dog Championship Trials - Columbus, Ohio

Freestep · 01-22-2012, 03:25 PM

Are you hoping to get a pup locally, or would you be willing to have one shipped?

GatorDog · 01-22-2012, 03:27 PM

I'm willing to ship. As long as the breeder is capable of establishing a long-term relationship with me over the phone/internet!

01-22-2012, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,008	Where would you get your working dog from? I am starting the search for a working line breeder. I don't plan on buying a puppy for at least another year, probably closer to two years from now. I have taken my current dog through Schutzhund as far as his BH, and I do hope to get a Sch1 out of him at some point, but he is half show line and really not "cut out" for the sport. In my next puppy, I will be looking for a serious dog that I can compete with. I want to take him/her to an IPO3 title, and would even love to compete in National competitions with them. Overall, I want a real working dog who absolutely lives for the sport. Does anyone have any breeder suggestions? Where would you buy a puppy from if you were looking for what I am looking for? __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

01-22-2012, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Will the dog also be living in the house with a family? Or will it be a kennel dog? Is that something that needs to be taken into consideration? __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-22-2012, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	If I were going that route schutzhund etc, I would be going to Liberatore in Maine __________________ 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

01-22-2012, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,224	I don't own or breed Schutzhund "competition" or Sport dogs......BUT, if I was looking for one to invest in......I certainly would start by attending the Schutzhund Nationals in the USA. When my husband performed the helper work at the Nationals that was held in Illinois about 3yrs ago(?).....we had the opportunity of seeing several fine dogs perform. My husband took special note (at the time) of which dogs honestly* were strong, sound competition sport dogs. Not all is what it looks* like.....go ...observe, take notes and research the specific breeding's that you (fancy).....then look at the breeders that are producing the dogs in that specific venue.* JMO __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

01-22-2012, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	If I were focusing on going to the Nationals, I would do the same as Robin...look at the teams there and then see how those dogs you like are being bred/what their progeny are showing(if they have any). I can think of a few from this years nationals that have progeny showing promise(healthwise too). Tracking scores are important too/not just the other two phases. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-22-2012, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,008	I'm going to try my hardest to go to Nationals this year. That's a great suggestion. Thanks! __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

01-22-2012, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	This event coming up is another way to see top dogs 2012 Working Dog Championship Trials - Columbus, Ohio __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-22-2012, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	Are you hoping to get a pup locally, or would you be willing to have one shipped? __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

01-22-2012, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,008	I'm willing to ship. As long as the breeder is capable of establishing a long-term relationship with me over the phone/internet! __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

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