German Shepherd Breeder Help

[Ryuk]

I have been looking for a german shepherd about 8 months and i want to choose the right puppy from the right breeder. Most of the breeders i talk to (even the show ones) say their German shepherds will be a good match for me. I want other german shepherd owners (working and show) honest oppinion.
I have owned a malamute/German shepherd mix, terrier mix, a wolf dog low content and my last dog a pure bred german shepherd but she was poorly bred. I got her from a rescue at 2 1/2 years old, she died of cancer at 6 1/2 years old. She was my best friend and protector.
I wanted to get a pure bred german shepherd but I want a good pet that is from a good breeder nothing too hardcore in drives. I don’t want a show line but I don’t know if the working lines will be too much for me. I go hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, swimming, and pretty much outdoor stuff. On my other days i just sit by the fireplace and read or watch some TV. I am active not hyper so I want a dog similar to that. I just want a good healthy pet that will protect me or at least be a good deterrent. A dog that does good in most weather, and be as active as me.

I was looking at these DDR and Czech german shepherd breeders

Timberhaus Timberhaus K-9 German Shepherds (360)832-6556

Schraderhaus SchraderhausK9.com - +1.253.843.1123 PST - German Shepherd Working Dogs

Vombanach German Shepherd Working Dogs DDR German Shepherd Breeders DDR German Shepherd Puppies

http://www.alpinek9.com/index.html
If anyone knows any other breeders i should look at that would be great. I know about hip problems and i know not to work the dog too hard. I already have a dog trainer in my area that worked with my old shepherd.

[JakodaCD OA]

I tend to like all the breeders you've listed, but don't know them personally

My female is out of a female (helga) that is at schraderhaus.

What state are you in? I also tend to really like Crooked Creek dogs (she is a member here) out of Missouri..she also has a website crookedcreekranch...

[EJQ]

I'm guessing that since you have chosen three breeders from the Northwest that this is your home territory. Like with any other breeder, you need to connect with each of them to discuss what it is that you prefer in a dog. Then after that you need to do your research on the breeders, their dogs, their puppies etc, etc.

ABOARD!

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by Ryuk

Most of the breeders i talk to (even the show ones) say their German shepherds will be a good match for me. I want other german shepherd owners (working and show) honest oppinion.

My honest opinion is that, based on what you say you're looking for, a well-bred German Shepherd from working or show lines would be a good match for you. A nice, balanced working line Shepherd isn't that different from a nice, balanced show line Shepherd.

Someone whose goal is to win at high-level Schutzhund or do serious police patrol or protection work should probably choose a working line. Someone whose goal is to win shows should probably choose a show line. Someone wanting wanting an active pet and companion who will look scary to bad guys and alert when someone's on the property can do well with a moderate dog from either lines. The main thing is to find a breeder you can trust to help you choose the right puppy from the right mating.

[Ryuk]

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

I tend to like all the breeders you've listed, but don't know them personally

My female is out of a female (helga) that is at schraderhaus.

What state are you in? I also tend to really like Crooked Creek dogs (she is a member here) out of Missouri..she also has a website crookedcreekranch...

I am from Idaho. Very cool i just looked them up their shepherds look very nice. Is that yours in the icon

[Ryuk]

Originally Posted by EJQ

I'm guessing that since you have chosen three breeders from the Northwest that this is your home territory. Like with any other breeder, you need to connect with each of them to discuss what it is that you prefer in a dog. Then after that you need to do your research on the breeders, their dogs, their puppies etc, etc.

ABOARD!

Hehehe yes i do live around there but i am willing to travel far just to get one. Thank you! I wanted to import one but i dont know other languages. I am in love with this dog ??????? ???????? ???????. ????? - ???????? ??????? ???????? ???????. ?????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ????

[Ryuk]

Originally Posted by Emoore

My honest opinion is that, based on what you say you're looking for, a well-bred German Shepherd from working or show lines would be a good match for you. A nice, balanced working line Shepherd isn't that different from a nice, balanced show line Shepherd.

Someone whose goal is to win at high-level Schutzhund or do serious police patrol or protection work should probably choose a working line. Someone whose goal is to win shows should probably choose a show line. Someone wanting wanting an active pet and companion who will look scary to bad guys and alert when someone's on the property can do well with a moderate dog from either lines. The main thing is to find a breeder you can trust to help you choose the right puppy from the right mating.

Thanks! I feel alot better now I thought i was doing the wrong thing wanting a working line because they are working lines. i will look into both lines more and into more breeders and talk to these breeders more.

[Ryuk]

Is it wrong to want a certain color in a dog? I know a good match for me matters but what about looks

[kleinenHain]

I have two Schraderhaus dogs, love them. Looking to add another to my kennel.

I use to own Helga, she is a great female. My male Enzo and female Catrina are out of Helga.

[Josie/Zeus]

There's nothing wrong about wanting a certain color. In fact, I chose my breeder based on the look that I wanted. I wanted Black/Red that can do sports like PSA or herding, so I talked to a number of breeders that can give me that dog.