Texas Breeder... advice needed plz

Wilma · 02-02-2012, 11:36 PM

Hello... I have already sent $ for a puppy with East Texas German Shepherd and am probably a little late to be asking but was wondering if anyone had used them before. If you have, are you happy with the outcome? I am having second thoughts about this place and just not sure if I should just take the $ as a loss and search elsewhere or not. Just not getting a good vibe and don't want to end up unhappy in the end.

German Shepherd - Texas - Puppies, Dallas, Houston, East Texas

I am looking for a female gs puppy, black and tan to be a pet\protection dog that will live in my home with myself, my hubby, our 4 kids and our cat. I didn't find this site until after I had already reserved a pup and now after reading alot through here, I know I should have taken more time to look around and not just jump into the first site I saw. Any advise will be appreciated.

iBaman · 02-03-2012, 01:29 AM

I'm not much help, but I saw something earlier about heidelburg dogs being pretty awesome. They look like good dogs, but I only see one OFA certification...maybe ask about the rest? A good breeder will gladly show you their scores. =3

Lucy Dog · 02-03-2012, 01:58 AM

Not a fan how they go out of their way to say how big their dogs get at such a young age. The whole breeding for size thing is kind of a pet peeve of mine, but not specific to this breeder.

Their breeding stock are American lines. Not sure if you know that or not, but figured it was worth mentioning. Not a positive or negative comment, just thought it was worth mentioning.

They have a dog named Lucy, so that's a big time positive.

They have a OFA trademark picture on their website, but I can't find any info about them actually certifying all breeding stock for hips and elbows. That's something I'd seriously look into first.

If I were you, I'd try to find out as much about these Heidelberg lines as possible. I don't know anything about them or American lines in general, but I'd do some research about those lines since that's where most of their breeding stock comes from.

They also make some questionable claims.. "Our Dogs are the most common for those who want a pet or need a Security/K-9 or Search & Rescue Dog." and "We provide classic GSD (some people call them by the term "old fashion"). They generally are better natured, have straight backs and are healthier than the modern breeds or breeds from overseas."

**lhczth** · 02-03-2012, 10:08 AM

I, personally, would keep looking.

This is the only breeder that I have met personally and seen her dogs. I believe she is in eastern TX. =:= Germelhaus German Shepherd Dogs =:= Breeding Top Working Schutzhund GSDs

BlackGSD · 02-03-2012, 01:04 PM

I agree with Lisa.

I would suck up the loss of the deposit and keep looking.

Wilma · 02-04-2012, 01:19 AM

Thanks everyone... That is exactly what I will be doing. I am back on my search now. Can't wait till I find my baby girl and can finally bring her home. I know she is out there somewhere.

Emoore · 02-04-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilma

Thanks everyone... That is exactly what I will be doing. I am back on my search now. Can't wait till I find my baby girl and can finally bring her home. I know she is out there somewhere.

Glad to hear it.

**ladylaw203** · 02-04-2012, 09:56 AM

I have a friend with excellent pups in Houston. My litter is for working homes so I cannot help you. Her kennel is Rallhaus

if I can help or advise,send me a message

Wilma · 02-04-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks Renee... I did email Kim and got some info. I have a really good feeling about her and fell in love with the dogs on her site. I am pretty sure I am going to go with her. Thanks so much for helping.

Thanks to everyone who responded. Y'all are great.

**ladylaw203** · 02-05-2012, 09:09 AM

Aww. I am so very glad. She is truly a nice person and has wonderful german showline dogs. Stable,beautiful and support locally if you need it later.

I am also right down the road in Beaumont if you ever need anything

02-02-2012, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wilma Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 41	Texas Breeder... advice needed plz Hello... I have already sent $ for a puppy with East Texas German Shepherd and am probably a little late to be asking but was wondering if anyone had used them before. If you have, are you happy with the outcome? I am having second thoughts about this place and just not sure if I should just take the $ as a loss and search elsewhere or not. Just not getting a good vibe and don't want to end up unhappy in the end. German Shepherd - Texas - Puppies, Dallas, Houston, East Texas I am looking for a female gs puppy, black and tan to be a pet\protection dog that will live in my home with myself, my hubby, our 4 kids and our cat. I didn't find this site until after I had already reserved a pup and now after reading alot through here, I know I should have taken more time to look around and not just jump into the first site I saw. Any advise will be appreciated.

02-03-2012, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
iBaman Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 809	I'm not much help, but I saw something earlier about heidelburg dogs being pretty awesome. They look like good dogs, but I only see one OFA certification...maybe ask about the rest? A good breeder will gladly show you their scores. =3 __________________ Sheldon (WGSD) 5/20/2011 Oliver (ball python) 10/10 (gotcha day)

02-03-2012, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Not a fan how they go out of their way to say how big their dogs get at such a young age. The whole breeding for size thing is kind of a pet peeve of mine, but not specific to this breeder. Their breeding stock are American lines. Not sure if you know that or not, but figured it was worth mentioning. Not a positive or negative comment, just thought it was worth mentioning. They have a dog named Lucy, so that's a big time positive. They have a OFA trademark picture on their website, but I can't find any info about them actually certifying all breeding stock for hips and elbows. That's something I'd seriously look into first. If I were you, I'd try to find out as much about these Heidelberg lines as possible. I don't know anything about them or American lines in general, but I'd do some research about those lines since that's where most of their breeding stock comes from. They also make some questionable claims.. "Our Dogs are the most common for those who want a pet or need a Security/K-9 or Search & Rescue Dog." and "We provide classic GSD (some people call them by the term "old fashion"). They generally are better natured, have straight backs and are healthier than the modern breeds or breeds from overseas." __________________ Paul Last edited by Lucy Dog; 02-03-2012 at 02:02 AM.

02-03-2012, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,695	I, personally, would keep looking. This is the only breeder that I have met personally and seen her dogs. I believe she is in eastern TX. =:= Germelhaus German Shepherd Dogs =:= Breeding Top Working Schutzhund GSDs __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

02-03-2012, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	I agree with Lisa. I would suck up the loss of the deposit and keep looking. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

02-04-2012, 01:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wilma Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 41	Thanks everyone... That is exactly what I will be doing. I am back on my search now. Can't wait till I find my baby girl and can finally bring her home. I know she is out there somewhere.

02-04-2012, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,752	I have a friend with excellent pups in Houston. My litter is for working homes so I cannot help you. Her kennel is Rallhaus if I can help or advise,send me a message __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official http://www.voneintzeshepherds.com

02-04-2012, 09:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wilma Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 41	Thanks Renee... I did email Kim and got some info. I have a really good feeling about her and fell in love with the dogs on her site. I am pretty sure I am going to go with her. Thanks so much for helping. Thanks to everyone who responded. Y'all are great.

02-05-2012, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,752	Aww. I am so very glad. She is truly a nice person and has wonderful german showline dogs. Stable,beautiful and support locally if you need it later. I am also right down the road in Beaumont if you ever need anything __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official http://www.voneintzeshepherds.com Last edited by ladylaw203; 02-05-2012 at 09:14 AM.

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