Reputable Breeder or BYB?

[x0emiroxy0x]

I think it would be interesting to post websites of breeders on here and have the "experts" of GSD.com chime in to us newbies about whether or not they would get a puppy from certain breeders! So anyone else feel free to post a website you were looking at!


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German Shepherd Puppies - Heidelberg Shepherds

Is it normal for a kennel to have four litters at one time? On the puppy for sale page, this site has four litters that are all leaving at different times but still, isn't that alot?

Also, they use the same male for every female...and they say he has 5 champions in his pedigree. But i see no titles..only AKC numbers?


Reputable or BYB?

[jocoyn]

Instead of going down that path which may ultimately become another breeder bashing, why don't we just direct folks considering a puppy to review that wonderful sticky on the choosing a breeder section of the forum on HOW to find a reputable breeder.
Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder

[Lucy Dog]

It really depends on what you define as a reputable breeder. What I consider a reputable breeder, you may not. Some people need to see titles, some don't. It really depends.

As for this kennel, I'm not seeing much to prove that they're breeding with any specific purpose. I'm also not seeing any OFA information, but they may just be leaving that info out.

I personally wouldn't buy from them based off what I'm seeing, but I wouldn't immediately call them back yard breeders... plus, that would be against the board rules to publicly bash breeders. That needs to be done through PM.

[wilbanks17]

I will reserve judgement as I know this breeder personally!

[GSDGunner]

Originally Posted by jocoyn

Instead of going down that path which may ultimately become another breeder bashing, why don't we just direct folks considering a puppy to review that wonderful sticky on the choosing a breeder section of the forum on HOW to find a reputable breeder.
Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder

I agree. This could turn into a breeder bashing very quickly. Not to mention the fact that some people may have purchased a pup from someone that is deemed un-reputable by people here and feel insulted. And also these breeders could be members.
I think this is a bad idea. JMO.

[Lin]

Originally Posted by jocoyn

Instead of going down that path which may ultimately become another breeder bashing, why don't we just direct folks considering a puppy to review that wonderful sticky on the choosing a breeder section of the forum on HOW to find a reputable breeder.
Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder

Well said, that was exactly what I was going to post. This thread could quickly cross the line breaking forum rules.

[wilbanks17]

Originally Posted by GSDGunner

I agree. This could turn into a breeder bashing very quickly. Not to mention the fact that some people may have purchased a pup from someone that is deemed un-reputable by people here and feel insulted. And also these breeders could be members.
I think this is a bad idea. JMO.

Very Very good point!!

[codmaster]

Plus, to some, the very term BYB implies a "bad' breeder - not always the case. Depends on your definition of a "BYB" I think.

[GSDGunner]

Originally Posted by wilbanks17

Very Very good point!!

Thanks, it happens every once in awhile.

[robinhuerta]

Yeah....not a good idea.
Every breeder has a different set of criteria, guarantees, breeding practises etc...
What I find acceptable......others may not.....and vice verse.