Looking for a breeder in CT

LaurenMichelle · 12-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Hi all,

We are looking for a reputable breeder in or around CT -- one that breeds for health and temperament. We have a 2-year-old GSD already who we adore. We're not looking for a show dog or anything, just a good, healthy pup with a great personality.

Thanks!!

**JakodaCD OA** · 12-13-2012, 03:38 PM

there can be slim pickens here in CT,,I would check with Noble Craft Canine in Canterbury. It's not real close to waterbury, but she may be able to direct you to someone in your area..sShe has a website and email is on there

LoveEcho · 12-13-2012, 03:45 PM

The kennel I worked at in Litchfield (Stonehill Kennel) occasionally whelps pups (Dlha Roven lines), but I'm not sure if they're planning any litters in the near future. I've heard excellent things about Eric Grasso (German Shepherds for Sale in Connecticut (CT) | Police Dogs for Sale) both on this forum and from clients at the kennel.

**JakodaCD OA** · 12-13-2012, 03:46 PM

actually I also have heard good things about Eric Grasso..Angel that used to post here has a dog from him, he's a sweetie (she lives near me

Lucy Dog · 12-13-2012, 04:05 PM

Any preference in lines? Working? Show? American? German?

http://www.shawlein.com/the-gsd/the-gsd-family/

Like Diane mentioned... slim pickens in CT. Does the breeder have to be in state?

LaurenMichelle · 12-13-2012, 04:08 PM

Thank you both! I've also read very good things about Eric Grasso, but from what I see on his site, he's training and selling older pups. (If we do get an older dog, it would probably be from a rescue.) Ultimately we would prefer an 8-wk-old that could become better acclimated with us and our dog as she grows up.

If it helps, I'm definitely willing to travel outside of CT, too, with reason obviously. I've also read good things about Ryanhaus and Miles River, both in MA. Anyone have any experience with them ??

Jax08 · 12-13-2012, 04:19 PM

I know one of Eric's dogs. He's fantastic. He does have some of his own breedings. He's on my list of breeders to check out for next year. Definitely worth checking out.

GatorDog · 12-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Van Gogh is in Mass. Worth checking out for sure. I believe there is a litter planned for spring.

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Gilly1331 · 12-13-2012, 07:58 PM

We are friends with the Grasso's. he does some breedings occasionally but they do a lot of imports. Great training, great dogs...a lot head to police depts as k9s. We were getting our raw diet from him but ended up finding whole raw vender vs ground paste raw.

I'd also look into van den heuvel k9 they are right over the line in NY but they keep a lot of their puppies at a home in my town. We looked at them last summer but opted not to add another to the pack at the time.

**JakodaCD OA** · 12-14-2012, 07:31 AM

ryanhaus I would suggest, she does have nice dogs, WOlfiesmom here on the board has one and he is quite a character

Von Hena-C in NH, has nice dogs as well.

12-13-2012, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
LaurenMichelle New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 2	Looking for a breeder in CT Hi all, We are looking for a reputable breeder in or around CT -- one that breeds for health and temperament. We have a 2-year-old GSD already who we adore. We're not looking for a show dog or anything, just a good, healthy pup with a great personality. Thanks!!

12-13-2012, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,542	there can be slim pickens here in CT,,I would check with Noble Craft Canine in Canterbury. It's not real close to waterbury, but she may be able to direct you to someone in your area..sShe has a website and email is on there __________________ 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

12-13-2012, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,542	actually I also have heard good things about Eric Grasso..Angel that used to post here has a dog from him, he's a sweetie (she lives near me __________________ 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

12-13-2012, 04:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,019	I know one of Eric's dogs. He's fantastic. He does have some of his own breedings. He's on my list of breeders to check out for next year. Definitely worth checking out. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

12-13-2012, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
GatorDog Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,867	Van Gogh is in Mass. Worth checking out for sure. I believe there is a litter planned for spring. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - (HOT) CGC, TT, IPO1 Carma vom Oz Haus - puppy in training! http://sharpshepherd.wordpress.com//

12-13-2012, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoveEcho Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,306	The kennel I worked at in Litchfield (Stonehill Kennel) occasionally whelps pups (Dlha Roven lines), but I'm not sure if they're planning any litters in the near future. I've heard excellent things about Eric Grasso (German Shepherds for Sale in Connecticut (CT) \| Police Dogs for Sale) both on this forum and from clients at the kennel.

12-13-2012, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,944	Any preference in lines? Working? Show? American? German? http://www.shawlein.com/the-gsd/the-gsd-family/ Like Diane mentioned... slim pickens in CT. Does the breeder have to be in state?

12-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
LaurenMichelle New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 2	Thank you both! I've also read very good things about Eric Grasso, but from what I see on his site, he's training and selling older pups. (If we do get an older dog, it would probably be from a rescue.) Ultimately we would prefer an 8-wk-old that could become better acclimated with us and our dog as she grows up. If it helps, I'm definitely willing to travel outside of CT, too, with reason obviously. I've also read good things about Ryanhaus and Miles River, both in MA. Anyone have any experience with them ??

12-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gilly1331 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sandy Hook, Connecticut Posts: 750	We are friends with the Grasso's. he does some breedings occasionally but they do a lot of imports. Great training, great dogs...a lot head to police depts as k9s. We were getting our raw diet from him but ended up finding whole raw vender vs ground paste raw. I'd also look into van den heuvel k9 they are right over the line in NY but they keep a lot of their puppies at a home in my town. We looked at them last summer but opted not to add another to the pack at the time. __________________ Lexi- GSD/Bull Mastiff Zeus-GSD Kimber-GSD Diesel-GSD ___________________ Calvin- poyldactyl cat

12-14-2012, 07:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,542	ryanhaus I would suggest, she does have nice dogs, WOlfiesmom here on the board has one and he is quite a character Von Hena-C in NH, has nice dogs as well. __________________ 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

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