Great breeder and pedigree in NC

[Mog]

Hi all,

After a lot of research, recommendations from others here and elsewhere, I decided on a breeder here in NC. I already have a reservation in for a pup. **** Removed by ADMIN ****

I'm really excited about bringing home Maximus and know how difficult it can be to find a good, reputable breeder. The parents really are beautiful dogs and the breeder comes highly recommended.


Here's her website with the puppies: German Shepherd Breeder German Shepherd Puppies

And here is the pedigree of the litter: Line-breeding for the progency of Jerry von der Hube and VD Loretta Vepeden


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It's been a while since I've had a pup and have a few other posts up asking basic questions, one has a full list of items I purchased for Max and another has BARF feeding info. So if it's been a while, or if this is your first pup, check out my other posts or feel free to ask me any questions... I'll help as much as I can.

Alex

[cliffson1]

Your pup has strong genetics for good prey drive and good hips.....good luck!

[Noles20]

so tempting, but not ready for a pup yet.

[Mog]

Thanks Cliffson. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am. I feel like I'm expecting another child

I know how hard it was for me to find a good breeder when I finally decided I was ready. So wanted to share and maybe make it easier for someone else.

[armauro]

Nice breeder per the website- really look like they try to produce quality as opposed to quantity- am in market for a black pup myself prefer female but they only have males.

[gowen]

Originally Posted by armauro

Nice breeder per the website- really look like they try to produce quality as opposed to quantity- am in market for a black pup myself prefer female but they only have males.

If you are patient you will really be glad you waited. Birgit's (AK9) GSD's are from incredible pedigrees and have temperments that are unheard of for working dogs. She is an awesome breeder and I would highly recommend getting in touch with her and on the waiting list if you are serious about a working line GSD.

[carmspack]

general comments - pups sold and chosen for new owners when they are that young? and they say from each litter they keep one back for service - so how do they pick this dog when the pups are sold or committed that young before any testing possible.
other comment , none of the males or females that they use come from their own breeding - all from direct imports , as are their dogs listed for service .

[wolfstraum]

looks like they reserve them on color LOL the black males are all available and the sables spoken for......

Lee

[gowen]

Originally Posted by carmspack

general comments - pups sold and chosen for new owners when they are that young? and they say from each litter they keep one back for service - so how do they pick this dog when the pups are sold or committed that young before any testing possible.

It doesn't work that way from my experience. You get first choice of puppy and temperment if you put out the first deposit.

From FAQ:
Question: Do I have to place a deposit on a particular puppy or do I get to choose my puppy once they are old enough?

Answer: Deposits work the following way.
Our website is updated daily and we will note if any deposits have been received. The first person that places a deposit gets first choice out of the males or females (please specify). We will of course give you our recommendations about temperament etc. but you have the final say so. The second person that places a deposit will have second choice and can actually give us their top 2 choices or may wait until the puppies can be visited and so on. If only 1 male or 1 female is listed and is not on hold you can place a deposit on that particular puppy.

Originally Posted by carmspack

other comment , none of the males or females that they use come from their own breeding - all from direct imports , as are their dogs listed for service.

I do not live around the area, so only Birgit can answer that question, exactly, what she does with the held pups. But I can tell you she is a import breeder and K9 trainer. That would lead me to believe that she only breeds imports. Not spawns from imports.

[carmspack]

spawns from imports ???
"You get first choice of puppy and temperment if you put out the first deposit. "
NOT in my plans . How can you know temperament when the dogs barely have their eyes open .

The criticism of this is the same whether the "breeder" is some backyard breeder type or on a different level -- it's the same thing .