Looking for a breeder in Ohio

Tin-pup · 10-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Hello all. I have had a german shepherd in the past. In fact, that is her in my profile picture. Her name was Tasha, or Tin-pup as we liked to call her, among many other names she had. She had megaesophagus and we had to put her to sleep last year at the age of 4. It was weird how we found her. Just out of the blue one day we decided to go get a GSD. And we picked her out of the newspaper. Something I will never do again but at the same time, it was almost like Tasha had found us.

So now my hunt for a new pup begins. But I am very apprehensive as I do not want to go through what we went through with Tasha. I just don't know where to go and I am scared. I have found several good breeders, or it seems, but I would lke to hear from others. I am willing to travel to neighboring states. Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania.

So if you have any good recommendations, I would love to hear them.

Thank you so much for your help!

**lhczth** · 10-22-2011, 06:28 PM

What are your goals for your new GSD?

Have you considered a rescue? Lots of GSD in need of homes.

Emoore · 10-22-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lhczth

Have you considered a rescue? Lots of GSD in need of homes.

Especially in Ohio. The economy has hit a lot of homes really hard there and people are having to get rid of some nice dogs, through no fault of the dog's own.

Tin-pup · 10-22-2011, 07:07 PM

I did consider a rescue. In fact, I almost took in a former K9 (my sister rescues and finds homes for pit bulls and came across the K9). But I have cats and that is what has held me back from taking one in. I would rather a pup be brought up with them.

It is not out of the question though.

Emoore · 10-22-2011, 07:08 PM

You can definitely get a dog through a rescue that has been proven to be good with cats. Many foster homes that I know have cats, and most rescue groups test the dog to see if he/she is ok with cats.

Tin-pup · 10-22-2011, 07:24 PM

I will consider it. I have a GSD rescue near my home, about an hours drive, and I have looked at it before in the past. I don't think my cats would be too thrilled even though they are rescues also.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-22-2011, 08:03 PM

Hello fellow Ohioan. Which part of Ohio are you in? PM me if you prefer not to share that in the public forum. I know a good breeder in Ohio, but not sure if it's too far from you.

Holmeshx2 · 10-22-2011, 08:19 PM

Lisa has a really valid question. We need to know what the OP is looking for what they want to do what lines they are interested in. We can all give great recommendations for his area (especially MI like 3 breeders come to mind in MI) but if hes looking for show lines obviously a working line recommendation isn't going to help one bit.

Tin-pup · 10-22-2011, 08:33 PM

I am actually a her, but that is ok.

I am looking for a protector. Didn't really give much thought to working or show, just as long as the pup is healthy. The mega-E didn't show in Tasha until about 14 weeks of age and the breeder I got her from had never even heard of it then quickly got rid of her dam. I don't know, I thought it was strange but at least she reimbursed us for the cost of the pup. That didn't come near the cost of our vet bills, but that is beside the point. She was a wonderful. loving, loyal and well socialized GSD.

I live in the country, with acreage to run and a pond to swim in. I am looking for a similar to Tasha but healthy pup. One who likes cats, likes older kids and doesn't mind an occasional visit from a couple of dobermans!

WVGSD · 10-23-2011, 09:15 AM

sent you a private message

10-22-2011, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tin-pup New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	Looking for a breeder in Ohio Hello all. I have had a german shepherd in the past. In fact, that is her in my profile picture. Her name was Tasha, or Tin-pup as we liked to call her, among many other names she had. She had megaesophagus and we had to put her to sleep last year at the age of 4. It was weird how we found her. Just out of the blue one day we decided to go get a GSD. And we picked her out of the newspaper. Something I will never do again but at the same time, it was almost like Tasha had found us. So now my hunt for a new pup begins. But I am very apprehensive as I do not want to go through what we went through with Tasha. I just don't know where to go and I am scared. I have found several good breeders, or it seems, but I would lke to hear from others. I am willing to travel to neighboring states. Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania. So if you have any good recommendations, I would love to hear them. Thank you so much for your help!

10-22-2011, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,695	What are your goals for your new GSD? Have you considered a rescue? Lots of GSD in need of homes. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

10-22-2011, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	You can definitely get a dog through a rescue that has been proven to be good with cats. Many foster homes that I know have cats, and most rescue groups test the dog to see if he/she is ok with cats. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-22-2011, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	Hello fellow Ohioan. Which part of Ohio are you in? PM me if you prefer not to share that in the public forum. I know a good breeder in Ohio, but not sure if it's too far from you. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

10-22-2011, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Holmeshx2 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 1,646	Lisa has a really valid question. We need to know what the OP is looking for what they want to do what lines they are interested in. We can all give great recommendations for his area (especially MI like 3 breeders come to mind in MI) but if hes looking for show lines obviously a working line recommendation isn't going to help one bit. __________________ Jinx vom Wildhaus

10-22-2011, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tin-pup New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	I did consider a rescue. In fact, I almost took in a former K9 (my sister rescues and finds homes for pit bulls and came across the K9). But I have cats and that is what has held me back from taking one in. I would rather a pup be brought up with them. It is not out of the question though.

10-22-2011, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tin-pup New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	I will consider it. I have a GSD rescue near my home, about an hours drive, and I have looked at it before in the past. I don't think my cats would be too thrilled even though they are rescues also.

10-22-2011, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tin-pup New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	I am actually a her, but that is ok. I am looking for a protector. Didn't really give much thought to working or show, just as long as the pup is healthy. The mega-E didn't show in Tasha until about 14 weeks of age and the breeder I got her from had never even heard of it then quickly got rid of her dam. I don't know, I thought it was strange but at least she reimbursed us for the cost of the pup. That didn't come near the cost of our vet bills, but that is beside the point. She was a wonderful. loving, loyal and well socialized GSD. I live in the country, with acreage to run and a pond to swim in. I am looking for a similar to Tasha but healthy pup. One who likes cats, likes older kids and doesn't mind an occasional visit from a couple of dobermans!

10-23-2011, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	sent you a private message __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

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