Help Deciding in choosing

sampad · 01-20-2012, 01:38 PM

Hi all,

I am actually planning to buy a GSD puppy, but I am not sure about the quality and breed.
I am posting the image of the puppy here which the seller has sent me via e-mail. The seller says its a 6 week old puppy. Kindly suggest me whether its a good one and should I get this one.

LaRen616 · 01-20-2012, 01:44 PM

Do you know what lines this puppy has? Working lines or Showlines?

Are the parents health tested, OFA'd?

Do the parents have any titles?

Freestep · 01-20-2012, 02:00 PM

6 weeks is way too young to be away from its mother and siblings. Any breeder who is selling pups at 6 weeks of age should be avoided.

GatorDog · 01-20-2012, 02:01 PM

No offense, but that picture kinda weirds me out a little. Just the way that the kid is holding the puppy is strange. I don't think anyone would be able to tell you if that is a "good" puppy from that picture. But if you asked the breeder the questions that LaRen stated, that might be a good start to figuring out if it's worth it or not. 6 weeks is also pretty young to be selling the puppy, so if they would be letting you pick it up now, I would absolutely say no.

sampad · 01-20-2012, 02:02 PM

Well there is just a basic standard of puppies here which is known as KCI (Kennel Club Of India). And the puppy is KCI certified, that means the parents are qualified of the standard.

Rest I dont know about the working lines or Show lines and their title.

I just know is the picture of the Puppy.

If U can provide any suggestion from the image it will be nice as I cant even check the details of the puppy as its 800 miles away from me.

sampad · 01-20-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorDog

No offense, but that picture kinda weirds me out a little. Just the way that the kid is holding the puppy is strange. I don't think anyone would be able to tell you if that is a "good" puppy from that picture. But if you asked the breeder the questions that LaRen stated, that might be a good start to figuring out if it's worth it or not. 6 weeks is also pretty young to be selling the puppy, so if they would be letting you pick it up now, I would absolutely say no.

No, after making the deal I will wait for 2 more weeks to get the puppy.

As of now I am just looking for some response whether I should book the puppy or not.

GatorDog · 01-20-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sampad

No, after making the deal I will wait for 2 more weeks to get the puppy.

As of now I am just looking for some response whether I should book the puppy or not.

I would say no. Unless you are able to see proof of the parents fitting the breed standard, being titled and health tested, I would pass. You can't really tell much about a puppy that age at all from that picture and without knowing anything about the parents, it's just a risk I wouldn't be willing to take. You don't want to end up with a puppy with horrid health problems in the long run.

CeCe · 01-20-2012, 02:14 PM

Did they send you his pedigree? If the puppy doesn't have papers then I would pass. I also find the pic unprofessional. They should show you the puppy standing on solid ground so you can see his body. Ask them for a copy of his pedigree and post here if you want-pictures don't tell you much about a dog at this age but his papers do.

LaRen616 · 01-20-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorDog

I would say no. Unless you are able to see proof of the parents fitting the breed standard, being titled and health tested, I would pass. You can't really tell much about a puppy that age at all from that picture and without knowing anything about the parents, it's just a risk I wouldn't be willing to take. You don't want to end up with a puppy with horrid health problems in the long run.

I would also pass on this puppy.

sampad · 01-20-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorDog

I would say no. Unless you are able to see proof of the parents fitting the breed standard, being titled and health tested, I would pass. You can't really tell much about a puppy that age at all from that picture and without knowing anything about the parents, it's just a risk I wouldn't be willing to take. You don't want to end up with a puppy with horrid health problems in the long run.

OK, Thanks for your suggestion.

01-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
sampad New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: India Posts: 13	Help Deciding in choosing Hi all, I am actually planning to buy a GSD puppy, but I am not sure about the quality and breed. I am posting the image of the puppy here which the seller has sent me via e-mail. The seller says its a 6 week old puppy. Kindly suggest me whether its a good one and should I get this one. Attached Thumbnails

01-20-2012, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Do you know what lines this puppy has? Working lines or Showlines? Are the parents health tested, OFA'd? Do the parents have any titles? __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

01-20-2012, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	6 weeks is way too young to be away from its mother and siblings. Any breeder who is selling pups at 6 weeks of age should be avoided. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

01-20-2012, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,010	No offense, but that picture kinda weirds me out a little. Just the way that the kid is holding the puppy is strange. I don't think anyone would be able to tell you if that is a "good" puppy from that picture. But if you asked the breeder the questions that LaRen stated, that might be a good start to figuring out if it's worth it or not. 6 weeks is also pretty young to be selling the puppy, so if they would be letting you pick it up now, I would absolutely say no. __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

01-20-2012, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
sampad New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: India Posts: 13	Well there is just a basic standard of puppies here which is known as KCI (Kennel Club Of India). And the puppy is KCI certified, that means the parents are qualified of the standard. Rest I dont know about the working lines or Show lines and their title. I just know is the picture of the Puppy. If U can provide any suggestion from the image it will be nice as I cant even check the details of the puppy as its 800 miles away from me.

01-20-2012, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Did they send you his pedigree? If the puppy doesn't have papers then I would pass. I also find the pic unprofessional. They should show you the puppy standing on solid ground so you can see his body. Ask them for a copy of his pedigree and post here if you want-pictures don't tell you much about a dog at this age but his papers do.

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