New here from WI

mezzio · 07-28-2010, 11:12 AM

Hey all,

You all have a new official "New Guy". I recently met a breeder in a way that I can only describe as fate. I have been wanting a GSD for a long time now, but a few months ago in my extreme desire to get a puppy, i picked up the first thing i saw.. a boxer. He's totally awesome and wouldnt give him up for the world, but that itch to get a GSD was still in me.

I was at the wonder glorious world of Gander Mountain drooling over a Springfield XDm, when on my way out I was approached by a woman who was trying to offload her last 2 puppies before she had to go through some medical stuff (I wont disclose her situation here as I think its kind of personal). She dropped the price from $1500 to $700, parents are AKC and OFA certified, Imported from germany, and SCH titled. We went that night to her house and met mom and dad and the puppies. Both puppies were beautiful, but had completely opposite temperments (one completely submissive, the other with a strong drive to work). She explained the Sire is co owned by Adam Kuhn in IL, so the bloodlines don't get much better than they are, the bitch is her a dog she imported herself. I threw a deposit down on both of them and returned the next day with my Boxer to let him help me "choose" which puppy we were gonna get. In the end we went for the pup with the stronger work drive as he was able to keep up with my very excited boxer. The docile and submissive pup wanted nothing to do with either of us really, so the choice was simple.

I'm very happy with this, and am going back today to bond some more with him, and figure out a name for him. this weekend we are going down to IL to Adam's place to start on schutzhund training (im taking both dogs, but only want to work the obedience side with my boxer).

Sorry for the long intro... im just so **** happy

LaRen616 · 07-28-2010, 11:18 AM

Hello from Northern, Illinois!

Congrats to you and your Boxer!

I hope you stay around and learn more about the wonderful GSD breed and if you have any questions ask around!

mezzio · 07-28-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks

This is my first GSD, and the first dog I will have ever trained in Schutzhund... So I'm sure will be many questions coming

Mac's Mom · 07-28-2010, 11:49 AM

Welcome & Congrats. We live 30 minutes east of Madison. Looking forward to pics of your new puppy.

mezzio · 07-28-2010, 08:10 PM

I'm going to see him in a few minutes, I'll snap some pix of him and his parents

his dad is absolutely gorgeous

**JakodaCD OA** · 07-28-2010, 08:21 PM

congratulations and welcome !! There are a few on the board who are into schutzhund so you should be able to get some valuable info from them

boeselager · 07-29-2010, 01:38 PM

Welcome to the forum and Congratulations :-)

jakeandrenee · 07-29-2010, 03:00 PM

Welcome!

mezzio · 07-29-2010, 09:35 PM

Thanks again, I didnt get a chance to snap pictures today, I stopped by their house, and ended up helping them with their truck that broke down. got to spend a little time with the guy, and hopefully will be bringing him home tomorrow. I'll definitely have pictures tomorrow, I'll also get some of mom and dad as well

PupperLove · 07-29-2010, 09:50 PM

Sounds like you hit the jackpot with him! Congrats! Im also from Wisconsin, probably 2 1/2- 3 hrs north of madison

07-28-2010, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mezzio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 26	New here from WI Hey all, You all have a new official "New Guy". I recently met a breeder in a way that I can only describe as fate. I have been wanting a GSD for a long time now, but a few months ago in my extreme desire to get a puppy, i picked up the first thing i saw.. a boxer. He's totally awesome and wouldnt give him up for the world, but that itch to get a GSD was still in me. I was at the wonder glorious world of Gander Mountain drooling over a Springfield XDm, when on my way out I was approached by a woman who was trying to offload her last 2 puppies before she had to go through some medical stuff (I wont disclose her situation here as I think its kind of personal). She dropped the price from $1500 to $700, parents are AKC and OFA certified, Imported from germany, and SCH titled. We went that night to her house and met mom and dad and the puppies. Both puppies were beautiful, but had completely opposite temperments (one completely submissive, the other with a strong drive to work). She explained the Sire is co owned by Adam Kuhn in IL, so the bloodlines don't get much better than they are, the bitch is her a dog she imported herself. I threw a deposit down on both of them and returned the next day with my Boxer to let him help me "choose" which puppy we were gonna get. In the end we went for the pup with the stronger work drive as he was able to keep up with my very excited boxer. The docile and submissive pup wanted nothing to do with either of us really, so the choice was simple. I'm very happy with this, and am going back today to bond some more with him, and figure out a name for him. this weekend we are going down to IL to Adam's place to start on schutzhund training (im taking both dogs, but only want to work the obedience side with my boxer). Sorry for the long intro... im just so **** happy

07-28-2010, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,329	Hello from Northern, Illinois! Congrats to you and your Boxer! I hope you stay around and learn more about the wonderful GSD breed and if you have any questions ask around! __________________ ~ Sinister 2.5 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 7 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-28-2010, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 13,094	congratulations and welcome !! There are a few on the board who are into schutzhund so you should be able to get some valuable info from them __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

07-29-2010, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 799	Welcome to the forum and Congratulations :-) __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

07-29-2010, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
jakeandrenee Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 3,103	Welcome! __________________ Renee' Jake 2/12/10 CGC TDI

07-28-2010, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
mezzio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 26	Thanks This is my first GSD, and the first dog I will have ever trained in Schutzhund... So I'm sure will be many questions coming

07-28-2010, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mac's Mom Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,859	Welcome & Congrats. We live 30 minutes east of Madison. Looking forward to pics of your new puppy.

07-28-2010, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
mezzio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 26	I'm going to see him in a few minutes, I'll snap some pix of him and his parents his dad is absolutely gorgeous

07-29-2010, 09:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
mezzio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 26	Thanks again, I didnt get a chance to snap pictures today, I stopped by their house, and ended up helping them with their truck that broke down. got to spend a little time with the guy, and hopefully will be bringing him home tomorrow. I'll definitely have pictures tomorrow, I'll also get some of mom and dad as well

07-29-2010, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
PupperLove Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 924	Sounds like you hit the jackpot with him! Congrats! Im also from Wisconsin, probably 2 1/2- 3 hrs north of madison __________________ ~Laura ...Just call me Laura ------ Jackson, nicknamed "Gehngi" GSD, 5/5/10

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