Help choosing the right line?

Jupiter · 01-15-2012, 02:28 AM

Hello, My boyfriend and I have decided to get a GSD, and while I've had a few GSD's when I was younger my mother always did the finding or they were rescues so I am in new water with trying to find the best Breeder and lineage.

Temperament is very important to me, specifically a lower prey drive as I have 2 cats. A milder line would be ideal.

Show vs. Work German vs. American and so on...anyone have some simple to follow guidelines for me?

Much Appreciated!!

qbchottu · 01-15-2012, 02:49 AM

Just some questions to get you a better recommendation:
Where are you located?
What is your living situation (house/apartment)?
Do you have a color preference?
Have you considered rescuing?
What do you want to do with your GSD? (companion, agility sports, protection work, SAR etc)
Not to get all personal but do your boyfriend and you plan on getting a dog together as in putting both your names on the paper? Will the dog belong only to one of you or to both?

Welcome to the boards by the way

ladyfreckles · 01-15-2012, 09:25 AM

Viking has a high prey drive but he is very good with my cats. As long as the puppy is exposed to cats at a young enough age the puppy will not chase them/try to harm them. I prefer German Showlines and Working lines to the American lines. That being said, I ultimate did research and went with a local breeder who bred for well roundedness in a dog. This way I did not get a dog that was too "drivey" or too much for me to handle, but I was still getting a dog that I knew could focus and work with me.

Rather than focusing on a specific line, just research the breeders in your area, see what they have to offer, call them and ask them a TON of questions, and you'll find a wealth of information out there for you. Good luck.

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-15-2012, 09:28 AM

While I think you may find what you want in any line, Has there been any dogs on here that catch your fancy?

I think Am lines can be pretty easy to live with and there are some nice am lines out there it's just weeding thru them,,as your area? maybe someone can suggest a breeder in your area..

horsegirl · 01-16-2012, 08:32 PM

where do you live?

01-15-2012, 02:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jupiter New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Help choosing the right line? Hello, My boyfriend and I have decided to get a GSD, and while I've had a few GSD's when I was younger my mother always did the finding or they were rescues so I am in new water with trying to find the best Breeder and lineage. Temperament is very important to me, specifically a lower prey drive as I have 2 cats. A milder line would be ideal. Show vs. Work German vs. American and so on...anyone have some simple to follow guidelines for me? Much Appreciated!!

01-15-2012, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
qbchottu Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 890	Just some questions to get you a better recommendation: Where are you located? What is your living situation (house/apartment)? Do you have a color preference? Have you considered rescuing? What do you want to do with your GSD? (companion, agility sports, protection work, SAR etc) Not to get all personal but do your boyfriend and you plan on getting a dog together as in putting both your names on the paper? Will the dog belong only to one of you or to both? Welcome to the boards by the way __________________ Puddi 11/15/10 Rescue GSD/Golden Whiskey von Huerta Hof 12/20/10 WGSL GSD Wiva vom Drache Feld 2/3/11 WGSL GSD

01-15-2012, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
ladyfreckles Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,822	Viking has a high prey drive but he is very good with my cats. As long as the puppy is exposed to cats at a young enough age the puppy will not chase them/try to harm them. I prefer German Showlines and Working lines to the American lines. That being said, I ultimate did research and went with a local breeder who bred for well roundedness in a dog. This way I did not get a dog that was too "drivey" or too much for me to handle, but I was still getting a dog that I knew could focus and work with me. Rather than focusing on a specific line, just research the breeders in your area, see what they have to offer, call them and ask them a TON of questions, and you'll find a wealth of information out there for you. Good luck. __________________ Viking vom Zeder-Kamme (11/19/2011)

01-15-2012, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	While I think you may find what you want in any line, Has there been any dogs on here that catch your fancy? I think Am lines can be pretty easy to live with and there are some nice am lines out there it's just weeding thru them,,as your area? maybe someone can suggest a breeder in your area.. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-16-2012, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
horsegirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 306	where do you live?

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