Giant German Shepherds

[janisinsc]

My GSD was 107 lbs at last weigh-in. His kennel does not want his males to be over 85 lb but it was his mom first litter and she only concieved two pups and only Gustav survived. But his dad was 85 lbs and mom 65 lbs. He breeds for police and protection work and smaller is better in his opinion. Gustav has very good bone construction and came with hip certification. Thank goodness he is thick boned and should be healthy and able to carry that size. But I agree. Steer clear if she is breeding for size only.

[XTOL]

Let me try to answer a few questions raised...

As far as I know this breeder has no web site. Contact
was strictly via email. Please understand why I am
unwilling to post this persons name or location.
I have no quarrel with her and am not out to create
any problems for her.

The only reason I posted about this was her assertion
that her Shepherds size was "quite normal".

I have photos of the dog in question and looks like
a normal GSD only HUGE. Not fat.

Also the dam of the litter currently available weighs
in at 90 pounds. While not huge thats still a big girl.
90 pound dam and 160 pound sire. Any way you look
at it those are going to be some BIG pups.

Part of the reason I posted was out of frustration of
coming up dry time after time searching for a suitable
dog. Ive been to see dogs that dont even look like GSDs
and dogs so mean Im afraid they are going to come
through a chain link fence.

So the search continues...

[Jessiewessie99]

Originally Posted by XTOL

Let me try to answer a few questions raised...

As far as I know this breeder has no web site. Contact
was strictly via email. Please understand why I am
unwilling to post this persons name or location.
I have no quarrel with her and am not out to create
any problems for her.

The only reason I posted about this was her assertion
that her Shepherds size was "quite normal".

I have photos of the dog in question and looks like
a normal GSD only HUGE. Not fat.

Also the dam of the litter currently available weighs
in at 90 pounds. While not huge thats still a big girl.
90 pound dam and 160 pound sire. Any way you look
at it those are going to be some BIG pups.

Part of the reason I posted was out of frustration of
coming up dry time after time searching for a suitable
dog. Ive been to see dogs that dont even look like GSDs
and dogs so mean Im afraid they are going to come
through a chain link fence.

So the search continues...

GSDs are NOT supposed to be 160lbs. It is NOT the ideal or proper weight for GSDs. Any neither is 90lbs is ideal either(I might be wrong).

Fat or not it is not right for a GSD to be 160lbs.Someone who breeds for that is not a good breeder.

If you post what you are looking for in a dog we may be able to point you in the right direction for a breeder.

[Chris Wild]

XTOL,

You are doing the right thing by not posting info about the breeder. This isn't the place to bash, and you're making it clear that isn't your intention and that other's don't have the opportunity to do so. Thank you for that!

If you can tell us your general location, or put it in your profile, members here may be able to point you at some reputable breeders in your area and help you with your search.

[Mrs.K]

XTOL,

look through the members on this board. There are some great breeders on here and I'd buy a pup in a heartbeat from them because I know they are responsible. You have one great responsible breeder right here in this topic.

[Jessiewessie99]

Originally Posted by Mrs.K

XTOL,

look through the members on this board. There are some great breeders on here and I'd buy a pup in a heartbeat from them because I know they are responsible. You have one great responsible breeder right here in this topic.

I second that.

[XTOL]

Im located in west central Illinois...Galesburg area.
When I decided I needed another dog first option
was to adopt a young adult. I checked out all the
shelters and rescues within driving distance.

I saw LOTS of dogs but nothing I could take home with me.
Lots of retrievers and pits and small dogs.
And supposed shepherd mixes that dont even look like
a GSD.

I answered a couple Craigslist ads and that was not
too successful. Things are never quite like advertised.
(Im trying to be nice here...)

So now Im checking out breeders and there are two
within a short drive that have excellent dogs but like
they say...timing is everything. They are small breeders
and only have one or two litters a year and I just missed
out.

So right now Im inclined to wait for now and perhaps get
a pup from one of these but I keep looking. Just the
right dog may find me yet...but no 160 pound dogs for me...

[VegasResident]

Originally Posted by XTOL

Im located in west central Illinois...Galesburg area.
When I decided I needed another dog first option
was to adopt a young adult. I checked out all the
shelters and rescues within driving distance.

I saw LOTS of dogs but nothing I could take home with me.
Lots of retrievers and pits and small dogs.
And supposed shepherd mixes that dont even look like
a GSD.

Did you check these rescues out? they are GSD rescues in Illinois

Adoptables

German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. - Home Page

German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Northern Illinois - Chicago

Chicagoland Shepherd Rescue: Dogs Available

[Doggydog]

You're right, GSD's are not supposed to be this large. Although it's not uncommon to find them.
I came across some extra large GSD's being bred near me when I was looking. Initially I wanted an adult and there were none in rescue in my vicinity. I got a retired breeder from someone whom I won't mention, they were actually very nice people. Their males were very likely in that weight range you mention. The female I got was 110 lb bicolor. Beautiful. But way too big for breed standard. We had to return her after 3 days because she hated my other dog with passion. Poor Coco would yelp and whimper at the mere sight of the giant bitch. The giant went after Coco a couple times, lucky for Coco she's got gobs of fur. The final time she lunged for Coco she missed and bit my daughter in the leg. That was it. Even though she loved my daughter, she was out to kill Coco and hurt anyone in her way.
After that I found a normal size puppy.
The giant female wasn't mean because she was large, I didn't want to imply that. Just not properly socialized I guess. I'm really glad I returned her and found the right dog. Mine hasn't been on the scale recently, but I think about 70-75 lb at 1.5 years.

[XTOL]

Originally Posted by VegasResident

Did you check these rescues out? they are GSD rescues in Illinois

Yes I have. Nothing suitable right now.
But I recheck often...