New Puppy? Yes, Indeed.

HarleyTheGSD · 11-21-2012, 12:35 PM

Hello,
I posted some months ago about how I was thinking about getting a working puppy, and it turned out that I knew absolutely nothing about the breeder, the ancestory, or the litter. That, I know, was a very irresponsible act on my part. It also turns out, that I was wrongly informed by someone, and the litter was not going to be sold at 6 weeks, but at 8 weeks (the whole litter). When I told the breeder (her name is Maria) that I wanted her to keep my puppy until he was 8 weeks old she looked surprised and asked me how early I thought she would sell them. When I told her that someone told me that she was selling them at 6 weeks, her eyes immediately popped out of her head and she told me, very calmly, that 6 weeks is much too young. Maria is not an irresponsible breeder, she was very concerned about Parvovirus and preventing it. She also told me that if this puppy didn't work out for me and I had to get rid of him, to give him back to her right away. She had him microchipped Also, the reason she hasn't titled the sire/dam, is because of a very serious health problem in her family. She cares a lot about her dogs. She calls me occationally, asking how the puppy is doing, and she visits the field on training days every-once-in-a-while to see how he does. Varick is now 14 weeks old (born on August 12) and he is doing very well.
There are some dogs in Varick's pedigree that are not in the database, but the dogs that are, I am pretty pleased with.
(Sorry it took so long for me to post, I have been extremely busy, as you can imagine.)
Some of you may be incredibly disappointed, but I am happy with the decision I have made.

Varick vom Haus Jeffery

apenn0006 · 11-21-2012, 12:52 PM

He's beautiful, that's for sure! It almost looks like his tail is striped in the top photo...or it could just be the way it comes across on the computer. I love his big ol ears

Freestep · 11-21-2012, 12:56 PM

Nice looking pup! I don't remember the original thread... what is his breeding?

Lucy Dog · 11-21-2012, 01:00 PM

I remember that thread. Not surprised at all you ended up getting him. Congrats and good luck with him.

Nigel · 11-21-2012, 01:05 PM

He is a very handsome boy! You make the best choice that works for you! We had a little frustration when helping my MIL find hers. My wife's siblings got involved and complained about the cost & blah blah blah. Congratulations and enjoy him!

1sttimeforgsd · 11-21-2012, 01:10 PM

Very handsome boy, thanks for sharing him with us.

HarleyTheGSD · 11-21-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apenn0006

He's beautiful, that's for sure! It almost looks like his tail is striped in the top photo...or it could just be the way it comes across on the computer. I love his big ol ears

Thank you! Hmm, you're right. I've never noticed that, so it might be just the way the camera took the photo. (I used my phone's camera, so I wouldn't be surprised.)

HarleyTheGSD · 11-21-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freestep

Nice looking pup! I don't remember the original thread... what is his breeding?

His lines, do you mean? He has DDR working (probably some Czech as well), and German show.

HarleyTheGSD · 11-21-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

I remember that thread. Not surprised at all you ended up getting him. Congrats and good luck with him.

Yes, many would have expected me getting him. Thank you.

HarleyTheGSD · 11-21-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel

He is a very handsome boy! You make the best choice that works for you! We had a little frustration when helping my MIL find hers. My wife's siblings got involved and complained about the cost & blah blah blah. Congratulations and enjoy him!

Thank you!

11-21-2012, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
HarleyTheGSD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 369	New Puppy? Yes, Indeed. Hello, I posted some months ago about how I was thinking about getting a working puppy, and it turned out that I knew absolutely nothing about the breeder, the ancestory, or the litter. That, I know, was a very irresponsible act on my part. It also turns out, that I was wrongly informed by someone, and the litter was not going to be sold at 6 weeks, but at 8 weeks (the whole litter). When I told the breeder (her name is Maria) that I wanted her to keep my puppy until he was 8 weeks old she looked surprised and asked me how early I thought she would sell them. When I told her that someone told me that she was selling them at 6 weeks, her eyes immediately popped out of her head and she told me, very calmly, that 6 weeks is much too young. Maria is not an irresponsible breeder, she was very concerned about Parvovirus and preventing it. She also told me that if this puppy didn't work out for me and I had to get rid of him, to give him back to her right away. She had him microchipped Also, the reason she hasn't titled the sire/dam, is because of a very serious health problem in her family. She cares a lot about her dogs. She calls me occationally, asking how the puppy is doing, and she visits the field on training days every-once-in-a-while to see how he does. Varick is now 14 weeks old (born on August 12) and he is doing very well. There are some dogs in Varick's pedigree that are not in the database, but the dogs that are, I am pretty pleased with. (Sorry it took so long for me to post, I have been extremely busy, as you can imagine.) Some of you may be incredibly disappointed, but I am happy with the decision I have made. Varick vom Haus Jeffery __________________ Brittany -Harley "American Pet Lines" -Varick vom Haus Jeffery DDR Working/German Show

11-21-2012, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,812	Very handsome boy, thanks for sharing him with us. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

11-21-2012, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
apenn0006 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 311	He's beautiful, that's for sure! It almost looks like his tail is striped in the top photo...or it could just be the way it comes across on the computer. I love his big ol ears

11-21-2012, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,152	Nice looking pup! I don't remember the original thread... what is his breeding?

11-21-2012, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,944	I remember that thread. Not surprised at all you ended up getting him. Congrats and good luck with him.

11-21-2012, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,458	He is a very handsome boy! You make the best choice that works for you! We had a little frustration when helping my MIL find hers. My wife's siblings got involved and complained about the cost & blah blah blah. Congratulations and enjoy him!

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