Working line shepherd

TimberK9 · 10-07-2011, 05:12 PM

Hey everyone, Im looking too buy a working line german shepherd in ontario.. Does anybody know of any great breeders ? thanks

Emoore · 10-07-2011, 05:17 PM

Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

N Smith · 10-07-2011, 05:30 PM

What will you be using the pup for? Sport, companion, PPD? I would start by looking at lines that are producing what you are looking for.

If you are looking for a strong nerved, stable companion, then I would look at litters bred for sport and take one of the lower drive pups.

Choosing the breeder will come naturally once you start researching the lines.

TimberK9 · 10-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Hey i will be using this dog for hard work.. Any good breeders you know of i want a dog with very high drive

N Smith · 10-07-2011, 05:46 PM

My 2 Shepherds came from Alaska, from AMAZING breeders. Both are going to be for Schutzhund, but have the versatility to do everything in between.

If I were you, I would call up some local Schutzhund clubs and ask to come out and visit during club training. Start asking people where they got their dogs from, and why they chose those breeders.

You don't have to join any club you don't feel comfortable with, but they will have the insider information on where to get some good dogs in your area.

Also, "very high drive" can mean a lot of things and also *be careful what you wish for* LOL

TimberK9 · 10-07-2011, 05:56 PM

Alaska !! Really.. Do you think it is possible too find a working german shepherd pup in ontario ?

Emoore · 10-07-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TimberK9

Alaska !! Really.. Do you think it is possible too find a working german shepherd pup in ontario ?

Did you see the link I posted?

N Smith · 10-07-2011, 06:54 PM

Looked at Camspack and didn't see any titles - the dogs may have them, they may just not be listed...Right off the bat, not a breeder I would look into any further.

If I was looking for a serious sport dog, I am going to look for a pup from lines that are well titled. I would want to see good health test results, versatility (titled in different venues) and a breeder who is very active in working dogs. That way the breeder will be able to pick the pup you are looking for based on what you want the pup for.

Emoore · 10-07-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by N Smith

Looked at Camspack and didn't see any titles - the dogs may have them, they may just not be listed...Right off the bat, not a breeder I would look into any further.

If I was looking for a serious sport dog, I am going to look for a pup from lines that are well titled. I would want to see good health test results, versatility (titled in different venues) and a breeder who is very active in working dogs. That way the breeder will be able to pick the pup you are looking for based on what you want the pup for.

OP said he wanted a working dog, not a sport dog. Carmen breeds working dogs. Sport dogs not so much. From what I understand (and this is all hearsay from people who know her program; I'm in freaking Texas for crying out loud) Carmen's dogs are actually *working* in K9, SAR, PPD, etc. From what I'm told her dogs aren't what you would buy if you wanted to go to the Worlds in Schutzhund, but they are worth looking at if you want a dog that actually does work.

N Smith · 10-07-2011, 07:02 PM

http://www.shepherdglenk9.com

A quick search in google brought up this kennels, hopefully this will get you started. I would start using the internet to do an initial contact with breeders. But you need to be prepared to ask and answer A LOT of questions. Good breeders want to know where their puppies are going and are going to help you with the placement as much as possible.

One thing I look at is - are these dogs that traditional "black and tan" and/or from showlines. If so, then IMO, it will be a very "chancy" thing to get a dog as a working dog from them. Again, this is MY OPINION.

10-07-2011, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
TimberK9 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	Working line shepherd Hey everyone, Im looking too buy a working line german shepherd in ontario.. Does anybody know of any great breeders ? thanks

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Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
N Smith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 310	My 2 Shepherds came from Alaska, from AMAZING breeders. Both are going to be for Schutzhund, but have the versatility to do everything in between. If I were you, I would call up some local Schutzhund clubs and ask to come out and visit during club training. Start asking people where they got their dogs from, and why they chose those breeders. You don't have to join any club you don't feel comfortable with, but they will have the insider information on where to get some good dogs in your area. Also, "very high drive" can mean a lot of things and also be careful what you wish for LOL Last edited by N Smith; 10-07-2011 at 05:47 PM. Reason: spelling

10-07-2011, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
N Smith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 310	What will you be using the pup for? Sport, companion, PPD? I would start by looking at lines that are producing what you are looking for. If you are looking for a strong nerved, stable companion, then I would look at litters bred for sport and take one of the lower drive pups. Choosing the breeder will come naturally once you start researching the lines.

10-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
TimberK9 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	Hey i will be using this dog for hard work.. Any good breeders you know of i want a dog with very high drive

10-07-2011, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
TimberK9 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	Alaska !! Really.. Do you think it is possible too find a working german shepherd pup in ontario ?

10-07-2011, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
N Smith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 310	Looked at Camspack and didn't see any titles - the dogs may have them, they may just not be listed...Right off the bat, not a breeder I would look into any further. If I was looking for a serious sport dog, I am going to look for a pup from lines that are well titled. I would want to see good health test results, versatility (titled in different venues) and a breeder who is very active in working dogs. That way the breeder will be able to pick the pup you are looking for based on what you want the pup for.

10-07-2011, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
N Smith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 310	http://www.shepherdglenk9.com A quick search in google brought up this kennels, hopefully this will get you started. I would start using the internet to do an initial contact with breeders. But you need to be prepared to ask and answer A LOT of questions. Good breeders want to know where their puppies are going and are going to help you with the placement as much as possible. One thing I look at is - are these dogs that traditional "black and tan" and/or from showlines. If so, then IMO, it will be a very "chancy" thing to get a dog as a working dog from them. Again, this is MY OPINION.

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