Is this a real GSD?

rshepher74 · 12-19-2011, 10:06 AM

I just purchased her yesterday. The breeder is claiming she is 12 weeks old. If so is it possible she a really small runt of the litter? or did I get ripped off? I got the paper to register her on akc.com and all the numbers checked out. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if she might be cross breeded?

Emoore · 12-19-2011, 10:09 AM

She looks purebred and she looks very cute. How much does she weigh?

Tell me because I'm curious-- we get this question on this forum about once a week where someone bought a puppy and their first post is wondering if it's purebred. This is not an attack on you; I'm just wondering:

Why would you buy a dog from someone you didn't trust not to rip you off and sell you a mixed breed dog?

rshepher74 · 12-19-2011, 10:21 AM

She weighs close to 10 pounds. I was referred to this breeder by a close friend. I assumed she was a runt, but after researching last night I saw where they should be close to 20 pounds or more at 12 weeks. I have a vet appt. tomorrow to have her checked out.

Rerun · 12-19-2011, 10:24 AM

Looks purebred, but looks can be deceiving especially in pups. She does not look 12 wks to me, and her size is way tiny even for a small female.

nitemares · 12-19-2011, 10:26 AM

looks purebred but a bit on the small side not 12 weeks at all

qbchottu · 12-19-2011, 10:29 AM

I agree with you Emoore... Why would you buy a dog from someone that you suspect would rip you off? Also, shouldn't you have investigated this concern BEFORE purchasing the puppy?

Anyway... yes the puppy looks pure. If you have serious concerns, you can purchase a DNA kit and see for sure. There are wide ranges for weights. You could just have a small female or she could develop slower. But a trip to the vet to rule out worms or parasites is a good idea.

Stella's Mom · 12-19-2011, 10:35 AM

She is beautiful. I don't see her being mixed.

sashadog · 12-19-2011, 10:57 AM

She is adorable but looks tiny! Not even just "young puppy" tiny but all around petite. She's definitely a cutie though

msvette2u · 12-19-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by qbchottu

I agree with you Emoore... Why would you buy a dog from someone that you suspect would rip you off? Also, shouldn't you have investigated this concern BEFORE purchasing the puppy?

Anyway... yes the puppy looks pure. If you have serious concerns, you can purchase a DNA kit and see for sure. There are wide ranges for weights. You could just have a small female or she could develop slower. But a trip to the vet to rule out worms or parasites is a good idea.

I agree...the time to have asked would have been before you pulled out your wallet!
But even if she's a mix or to small she'd still make a wonderful pet.

BTW DNA tests are a waste of money. On another forum I am on, a woman ran a DNA test on her purebred (pedigreed/registered) AmStaff and the test came back saying Border collie mix.

robk · 12-19-2011, 11:33 AM

Yes she looks to be a pure bred. I wouldnt wory about her weight as long as she is healthy! welcome to the forum!

12-19-2011, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
rshepher74 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Is this a real GSD? I just purchased her yesterday. The breeder is claiming she is 12 weeks old. If so is it possible she a really small runt of the litter? or did I get ripped off? I got the paper to register her on akc.com and all the numbers checked out. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if she might be cross breeded?

12-19-2011, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	She looks purebred and she looks very cute. How much does she weigh? Tell me because I'm curious-- we get this question on this forum about once a week where someone bought a puppy and their first post is wondering if it's purebred. This is not an attack on you; I'm just wondering: Why would you buy a dog from someone you didn't trust not to rip you off and sell you a mixed breed dog? __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

12-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
nitemares Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Egypt Posts: 412	looks purebred but a bit on the small side not 12 weeks at all __________________ Nadine Tamtam - Egyptian Mau Dante (Dumpty) ze Stribrneho kamene (9-9-2011) Juventus - GSD (RIP) Animal Aid Egypt

12-19-2011, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
qbchottu Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 902	I agree with you Emoore... Why would you buy a dog from someone that you suspect would rip you off? Also, shouldn't you have investigated this concern BEFORE purchasing the puppy? Anyway... yes the puppy looks pure. If you have serious concerns, you can purchase a DNA kit and see for sure. There are wide ranges for weights. You could just have a small female or she could develop slower. But a trip to the vet to rule out worms or parasites is a good idea. __________________ 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

12-19-2011, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stella's Mom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 815	She is beautiful. I don't see her being mixed. __________________ [COLOR="Purple"]Michelle Mom to Stella ~ GSD Figgy ~ Tuxedo Cat CoCo ~ Tabby Cat RIP Rio, GSD SheRah, GSD Mix

12-19-2011, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
rshepher74 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	She weighs close to 10 pounds. I was referred to this breeder by a close friend. I assumed she was a runt, but after researching last night I saw where they should be close to 20 pounds or more at 12 weeks. I have a vet appt. tomorrow to have her checked out.

12-19-2011, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Looks purebred, but looks can be deceiving especially in pups. She does not look 12 wks to me, and her size is way tiny even for a small female.

12-19-2011, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
sashadog Master Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 570	She is adorable but looks tiny! Not even just "young puppy" tiny but all around petite. She's definitely a cutie though

12-19-2011, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
robk Master Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 572	Yes she looks to be a pure bred. I wouldnt wory about her weight as long as she is healthy! welcome to the forum!

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