Looking for a breeder in Michigan

Cruzer4 · 01-05-2013, 05:17 PM

My family is looking for a breeder in MI. We lost our last dog Harley in July, he was 9, we are looking for a new puppy. We purchased Harley from Whistledown Kennels in Algonac Mi, he had a great temperament but was not a healthy dog, allergy issues since he was 6 mths. I am nervous about going back to them. I was looking at the breeder I'm Gaylord, Browning Haus but I saw a post on your site not recommending them.

Any other breeders you can suggest, just looking for a family pet, I do not want to spend a fortune.

GsdLoverr729 · 01-05-2013, 05:22 PM

Do you know what lines you would be most interested in? Would you be willing to ship?

Wildhaus Kennels is in MI, I believe. Chris is a member here and produces some really nice working line pups. (Wildhaus Kennels, Working German Shepherd Breeder in Michigan)

onyx'girl · 01-05-2013, 05:37 PM

I 2nd Wildhaus of course!
Though you may have to wait a bit, they don't breed often.
As far as 'not spending a fortune' not sure your price range, but good breeders do charge around $1000-2000+ depending on the lines. Please don't support a breeder that takes shortcuts and charges minimal.
Or wait, save more to be sure you are going with a well bred pup that is from a responsible breeder.

If you really don't want to spend the above, then what about going with a rescue? This one has had some really, really nice dogs adopted out, and there may be a match for you eventually. https://www.facebook.com/SouthwestMi...Rescue?fref=ts if you aren't on facebook, the rescue has a link here: https://richlandanimalrescue.org/

**Liesje** · 01-05-2013, 05:45 PM

I've got a spreadsheet of about 70 kennels in MI but would only recommend a handful. It depends on your lifestyle, what type of dog you want, type of training it's for, etc.

Cruzer4 · 01-05-2013, 06:02 PM

I would love to see your top recommendations. We would like to visit the kennels and see the dogs before we decide.

When I said we do not want to spend a fortune, I meant over $1500. I have seen postings for $2000 and over. We just want a family dog that will be a part of the family, we do not want to breed or show.

GsdLoverr729 · 01-05-2013, 06:32 PM

Working lines are what I'd recommend then. Showline dogs tend to run a higher price, being $2000+ for the most part.
Working lines tend to be $1200-1600. If you go to a good breeder they will be able to match you with the perfect pup. As Jane said, Wildhaus may not have pups for a while. But if you're willing to ship then we can give you more options. I'm sure Lies can also give you some recommendations. (:

Cruzer4 · 01-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liesje

I've got a spreadsheet of about 70 kennels in MI but would only recommend a handful. It depends on your lifestyle, what type of dog you want, type of training it's for, etc.

Can you please email me the handful you recommend
nataliecruz67@gmail.com

**Liesje** · 01-05-2013, 10:39 PM

I don't know if they are in your budget. Also it depends what type of GSD you are looking for. There are also great breeders outside of Michigan (Indy, Chicagoland, etc).

**Andaka** · 01-05-2013, 11:20 PM

Laramie German Shepherds

The sire of one of their litters is a brother to my male.

nking · 03-03-2013, 01:05 AM

Sorry to hear about Harley, we were also thinking about purchasing from Whistledown Kennela.

01-05-2013, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cruzer4 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Looking for a breeder in Michigan My family is looking for a breeder in MI. We lost our last dog Harley in July, he was 9, we are looking for a new puppy. We purchased Harley from Whistledown Kennels in Algonac Mi, he had a great temperament but was not a healthy dog, allergy issues since he was 6 mths. I am nervous about going back to them. I was looking at the breeder I'm Gaylord, Browning Haus but I saw a post on your site not recommending them. Any other breeders you can suggest, just looking for a family pet, I do not want to spend a fortune.

01-05-2013, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	Do you know what lines you would be most interested in? Would you be willing to ship? Wildhaus Kennels is in MI, I believe. Chris is a member here and produces some really nice working line pups. (Wildhaus Kennels, Working German Shepherd Breeder in Michigan) __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

01-05-2013, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,201	I 2nd Wildhaus of course! Though you may have to wait a bit, they don't breed often. As far as 'not spending a fortune' not sure your price range, but good breeders do charge around $1000-2000+ depending on the lines. Please don't support a breeder that takes shortcuts and charges minimal. Or wait, save more to be sure you are going with a well bred pup that is from a responsible breeder. If you really don't want to spend the above, then what about going with a rescue? This one has had some really, really nice dogs adopted out, and there may be a match for you eventually. https://www.facebook.com/SouthwestMi...Rescue?fref=ts if you aren't on facebook, the rescue has a link here: https://richlandanimalrescue.org/ __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo Last edited by onyx'girl; 01-05-2013 at 05:41 PM.

01-05-2013, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,278	I've got a spreadsheet of about 70 kennels in MI but would only recommend a handful. It depends on your lifestyle, what type of dog you want, type of training it's for, etc. __________________ Liesje & the K9s Nikon (GSD) U-CH SG Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 KKL T1 FO PA TF-III FDCh-S CL1-R UJJ U-CA HIT TT CGC Coke (All-American) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC, couch warmer extraordinaire Indy (All-American) Blue Horizon's Indigo Girl, flyball star in training Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop CL1-R CL1-F RA HIT TDI TT CGC vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

01-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cruzer4 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks for the info I would love to see your top recommendations. We would like to visit the kennels and see the dogs before we decide. When I said we do not want to spend a fortune, I meant over $1500. I have seen postings for $2000 and over. We just want a family dog that will be a part of the family, we do not want to breed or show.

01-05-2013, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	Working lines are what I'd recommend then. Showline dogs tend to run a higher price, being $2000+ for the most part. Working lines tend to be $1200-1600. If you go to a good breeder they will be able to match you with the perfect pup. As Jane said, Wildhaus may not have pups for a while. But if you're willing to ship then we can give you more options. I'm sure Lies can also give you some recommendations. (: __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

01-05-2013, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,278	I don't know if they are in your budget. Also it depends what type of GSD you are looking for. There are also great breeders outside of Michigan (Indy, Chicagoland, etc). __________________ Liesje & the K9s Nikon (GSD) U-CH SG Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 KKL T1 FO PA TF-III FDCh-S CL1-R UJJ U-CA HIT TT CGC Coke (All-American) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC, couch warmer extraordinaire Indy (All-American) Blue Horizon's Indigo Girl, flyball star in training Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop CL1-R CL1-F RA HIT TDI TT CGC vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

01-05-2013, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,931	Laramie German Shepherds The sire of one of their litters is a brother to my male. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/sear...n_shepherd_dog Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag CDX GN RE (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); and Ch. Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

03-03-2013, 01:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
nking New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 1	Sorry to hear about Harley, we were also thinking about purchasing from Whistledown Kennela.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
German Shepherd Advertisement