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04-19-2011, 02:05 PM
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Female Pup in South florida?
Hey all,
Looking for some help as to where to find a female puppy for my family. I am not new to the GSD breed but never bought from a breeder. We have 2 young kids 5 and 3 so the dog will have to deal with them.  Not looking to spend top dollar for certain bloodlines/work/show just a healthy dog who needs to be protective of the family, playful and a companion. As i search down here is south florida it just makes me more and more confused as to who to reach out to. From craigslist ads to puppy stores who make themselves look like breeders, i am lost as to what direction to take. Any help is apprecaited |
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04-19-2011, 02:36 PM
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Welcome to the board and we can definitely help!
First place you need to 'go' is to read thru this site Things to look for in a 'Responsible' Breeder <- click that Then you'll be much better able to locate a 'responsible' breeder to end up with the perfect GSD pup!
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04-19-2011, 09:01 PM
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Do you have a preference in bloodlines? American Showlines, European Working, European Show? Those are pretty much the big three. Even "just a pet" dogs come from those bloodlines.
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04-20-2011, 10:00 AM
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Well, as the saying goes....You'll get what you paid for.
For a Show line puppy you can expect to spend anywhere from $2,000 and up For a Working line puppy, expect from $1,200 and up Unless of course you want to go the Back-Yard-Breeder route and spend $500 upfront but then spend thousands later when health and/or behavior issues arise.  (Been there, done that!)You could also look into rescue, you might find a good match. |
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04-20-2011, 10:29 AM
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I totally understand, i got one from a rescue and ended up with hip issues and Addisons. Granted he was the best dog i ever owned but boy did he costs me monthly. I seem to find lots of back yard breeders in the $500-$1000 range with parent on site and akc registered so at least i can interact with them to feel out what the pup "should" be like. I just worry cause the 2 people i know that paid close to 3k for their shepherds both ended up back at the breeder. One due to hip issues and the other due to biting/temperment issues. That is an heafty investment to turn bad. On the fence...never thought this woudl be this difficult LOL
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04-20-2011, 10:35 AM
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That is why working with a reputable breeder is very important, they should be honest as to what their dogs are producing. And also meeting the parents and knowing what they are like. If it is a repeat litter ask for references of the people who already own a puppy from the previous litter, I doubt they will lie to you. Did the person who had to bring the dog back because of HD get a replacement dog? If it came from a reputable breeder, he should have. Or at least get some money back.
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