Finding a Breeder Near MA

[Vortec-Z71]

I'm very interested in a German Shepherd puppy. I would like to get in touch with a breeder soon. I'm having a little trouble finding one. I was wondering if you guys know of any in Massachusetts or in a nearby state like NH or RI. Chris

[Lucy Dog]

What kind of GSD are you looking for?

Shawlein Fine Art & Purebred German Shepherd Dogs

[Vortec-Z71]

The dog is going to be for my family. I consider my brother and I to be pretty active. We have a huge yard and many acres of land. However, my brother and I will both be in college next year so we won't be home all of the time, it will just be my parents. We're looking for a good balance in a dog that will be able to keep up with us but at the same time not be too high energy when we're not home. My mom does not want an all black dog. She prefers the tan/black coloring.

[juliejujubean]

I would like to add to find a perfect puppy for you, you may need o search way out of state or even ship. I got my furbaby shipped from a wonderful breeder in wisconsin.
Might i suggest the sticky on reputable breeders (if someone would link to it that would be great, im on my phone)
What do you plan on doing with the dog? Any sports or working aspect or will it be a stay at home kinda dog? Thats a very important question being as they are very energetic as a breed and need to be stimulated with training and activities.
I wish you the best of luck when searching for your pup.
Ps, a well breed gsd from a reputable breeder will be anywhere from 1k and up.

[juliejujubean]

I love it when people reply as i am typing :P

[BritneyP]

Vortec-


These people are in central NH and breed very nice pet quality dogs. Good temperaments, health tested, etc. They are very, very nice people to work with and really care about their dogs.

Goble Kennels | East German Shepherd Breeders Dogs and Puppies | Loudon, NH

PM if you would like more information.

[juliejujubean]

I looked at the site and i agree that seems to be a reputable breeder. I would talk to them and see how it goes

If not you can always get a half brother or sister of my diamond at - Home
Sorry had to throw in some love for my breeder (based out of wisconsin)

[Vortec-Z71]

Originally Posted by juliejujubean

I would like to add to find a perfect puppy for you, you may need o search way out of state or even ship. I got my furbaby shipped from a wonderful breeder in wisconsin.
Might i suggest the sticky on reputable breeders (if someone would link to it that would be great, im on my phone)
What do you plan on doing with the dog? Any sports or working aspect or will it be a stay at home kinda dog? Thats a very important question being as they are very energetic as a breed and need to be stimulated with training and activities.
I wish you the best of luck when searching for your pup.
Ps, a well breed gsd from a reputable breeder will be anywhere from 1k and up.

The dog will mostly stay at hom, no sports or work. Just looking for a good family dog. However, we should have plenty of time to devote to the dog. Our family likes to be outside and active. The only reason I was looking for a breeder near MA is because my mom wanted to meet them in person. However, I don't know how important this is to her so shipping may be an option.

[Emoore]

When looking at those East German dogs, just be wary of breeders producing dark sables with heavy bone and big heads, OFA'ed hips and elbows but not actually working these working line dogs to evaluate temperament and drive. DDR dogs tend to be on the serious side with more civil aggression than some other lines. They're working dogs whether they're worked or not. There are some breeders out there breeding dark sable to dark sable, or dark sable to black, to produce dark puppies without doing much work to evaluate the levels of drive, seriousness, and aggression. It's a good way to end up with a whole lot of dog when all you wanted was a pet.


I don't know anything about Goble or Gildaf so I'm not talking about them specifically. Just something I've been noticing as that dark sable coloration becomes more and more popular with the "All I want is a pet" buyers.

[Vortec-Z71]

Originally Posted by Emoore

When looking at those East German dogs, just be wary of breeders producing dark sables with heavy bone and big heads, OFA'ed hips and elbows but not actually working these working line dogs to evaluate temperament and drive. DDR dogs tend to be on the serious side with more civil aggression than some other lines. They're working dogs whether they're worked or not. There are some breeders out there breeding dark sable to dark sable, or dark sable to black, to produce dark puppies without doing much work to evaluate the levels of drive, seriousness, and aggression. It's a good way to end up with a whole lot of dog when all you wanted was a pet.


I don't know anything about Goble or Gildaf so I'm not talking about them specifically. Just something I've been noticing as that dark sable coloration becomes more and more popular with the "All I want is a pet" buyers.

Thanks for the tip. I've never owned a german shepherd before so I'm doing as much research as possible. Also, I think we prefer a lighter color dog with more red/tan.