Finding a Breeder Near MA

[A2Was]

Sound advice, thanks!

Originally Posted by suzzyq01

There are several breeders in the MA area. The one you posted are working dogs. Chances are they are going to need quite a bit of structure and activity to keep it from driving you batty.

I have a Goble dog. He is a GREAT family dog, active when wanted but can just hang when needed. His energy level is right in the middle which works well for a first time GSD owner like myself and you. IF you get a drivey dog that comes from intense working lines (like the website you posted) you may go insane! The constant need to chase the ball, play and be active could be too much. Just wanting to warn you when looking. Unless you plan on working the dog, which you stated you didn't you will have to do quite a bit of "play" to tire him/her out.

Other MA breeders that have good dogs are:

Dog Training MA | Dog Training Boston MA | Dog Training Rowley MA | Dog Training NH | Hayes Haus Dog Training

German Shepherd Breeder MA | German Shepherd Puppies MA


I can't stress enough not to RUSH the process of purchasing a puppy. You are not buying a couch it's a life that you are going to take care of for the next 12-17 years. Make sure you find what you WANT. Rash descions can cause heartache in the future. Good Luck.

[Vortec-Z71]

Originally Posted by jennyp

I got Brody from Vom Ledgemere and I would absolutely 100% recommend them!! Heather is fantastic and very knowledgeable. She's been really great about keeping in touch and answering any questions I have. And the trainer she recommended is amazing. Brody's a year old now and we still go to him for OB as well as Protection. I really can't say enough good things about her dogs. Originally we were going to get a female but after meeting the stud Hocken we were so impressed that we decided to get a male. I'm so glad we did! Brody has a solid temperment, great drives and deep red/black coloring.

Just picked up Abbey on Sunday. She is 9 weeks old and a Hocken/Rikki pup. Abbey is very friendly and is adpating well to her new home. Here are a few pics:

[VTcoach]

Congrats on your new puppy. Heather is a friend of mine, has some nice dogs and most important, is honest to deal with.
Hocken is also the same breeding as my female, different litter, but same parents.

[jennyp]

Originally Posted by Vortec-Z71

Just picked up Abbey on Sunday. She is 9 weeks old and a Hocken/Rikki pup. Abbey is very friendly and is adpating well to her new home. Here are a few pics:

Aw!! So cute! Are you planning on going to Mike for training? He mentioned there would be a new puppy in one of his classes soon. Maybe we'll be in the same class!