Long Coat German Shepherd

[nyvolvolvr]

Hi All,

I'm new to the community here and need some guidance finding a breeder, specifically for long coat GSD's. I've read the books, websites, forums and I'm set on the German Shepherd breed, specifically a long coat GSD.

When starting to look for a breeder though, I came across long coat GSDs that were LARGER than average, so called large boned. From my reading in books, and even from this website, the larger GSD's could have health issues and should be avoided. What are your thoughts on that?

http://www.longcoatgermanshepherds.com/Sampson.html

I believe long coat GSD's are beautiful animals, and my perfect german shepherd would be a long coat shepherd with a sable coat...thats my dream right there.

So I'm hoping the community can help me find a reputable breeder near the Pittsburgh, PA area. If my dream dog is out of state, than I'll make the trip.

Let me know what you all think!

-Rob

[suzzyq01]

Hi Rob,
I have a coated sable GSD. He is from Goble Kennels | East German Shepherd Breeders Dogs and Puppies | Loudon, NH

They do not breed for coated dogs specifically they breed 100% DDR lines that have great temperaments, health, and are low/medium drive dogs. Their lines throw coated dogs in almost every litter. The litter my boy was in of 11 puppies 5 were coated. 3 sables and 2 blacks.

Is this going to be a family dog or are you looking to work the dog in sports? What type of drive do you want?


This is my boy at 18 months old

[Emoore]

You're right to trust your instincts. You want to run away from any breeder who is breeding specifically for a physical extreme-- unusually large German Shepherds, for example, or a specific recessive trait like long hair or black coats.

Long hair is a trait that pops up occasionally in most lines. It shows up in Euro show lines more often than in working lines. You're better off choosing a breeder that breeds for sound, stable, strong-nerved dogs and occasionally has long hairs than looking for a breeder that breeds specifically for coat length.

[drosado]

I love my long coat GSD. He's so handsome and his coat is so soft and luxurious. Don't know where you are located, but I got my boy from a breeder here in Miami, FL. Make sure you have a good vacume cleaner!

[Stosh]

There were 3 long coated pups in Stosh's litter of 6, neither of his parents are long coated. Just a happy accident.

[suzzyq01]

Originally Posted by Stosh

There were 3 long coated pups in Stosh's litter of 6, neither of his parents are long coated. Just a happy accident.

It's a recessive gene like solid black/white. Neither of Sonar's parents were coated dogs either, but the lines throws the gene often.

[Lilie]

Hondo's parents have had three litters, both parents are stock coats. So far Hondo is the only coated puppy. He was made just for me!

[nyvolvolvr]

I'm from the Pittsburgh, PA area, anyone have any recommendations for breeders or resources to find breeders in the area?

Suzzyq01: This will be a family dog, I would like the dog to be involved some sports/activities just depends on the dog and how well we all enjoy it. I'm not looking for a high drive, so "medium" drive would be okay. I have a five year old so I'd like for her to be able to play with the dog without him/her sitting there like a lump. BTW, your dog is purrtty!

[Lucy Dog]

If you're specifically breeding for extremes, you're more than likely neglecting other aspects... temperament and health are two that come to mind.

[wolfstraum]

Long coats "happen" in many litters!!! I had 3 in my G's - all awesome gorgeous boys!! One lives in Dormont BTW, one in West Mifflin.....

What part of Pittsburgh are you in????

Lee

(near Monroeville)