New from Illinois!

sandee396 · 02-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Hi everyone, Just found this forum and had to join, I am getting my first Shepherd the end of the month, a sable female.
I have never had a full blooded Shepherd before so this will be my first!I have always had Dobermans, my last one I had to put down not long ago, 5 years old only, had Cardiomyopathy, out of the 5 Dobes that I have owned 4 had this dreaded disease, I cannot go through that again as much as I love the breed, so we have decided to get a Shepherd, can't wait!
I had a hard time deciding between a black and tan or sable, so I have been looking at how sable changes color!
Any advice on Shepherds would be greatly appreciated!!

Sable GSD · 02-07-2011, 04:56 PM

Hello from Illnois!

Elaine · 02-07-2011, 05:23 PM

The best advice I have to give you is to get a puppy from the most recommended breeder you can find. As you have found out, a healthy dog is hands down the most important thing ever.

1sttimeforgsd · 02-07-2011, 07:06 PM

Hello and Welcome, lots of knowledgeable people on here that can give you advice.

BlackPuppy · 02-07-2011, 07:06 PM

Hello, from a Chicago native.

sagelfn · 02-07-2011, 07:13 PM

from IL

Spend some time on the boards and read the things to look for in a responsible breeder thread.

What is the breeders kennel name?

Your breeder should be able to answer all of your questions and pick the best pup to fit your lifestyle based on temperament and energy level not color.

sandee396 · 02-08-2011, 07:23 AM

Thanks everyone for welcoming me, I have been reading all the threads and it helps a lot, I am getting a puppy from :Tonti Trail German Shepherds, she is from litter D the one of the sable females, we will bring her home Feb 28 so I can't wait!

LaRen616 · 02-08-2011, 07:35 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum from Northern Illinois!

lafalce · 02-10-2011, 09:35 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum from a fellow Illinoisian. Much luck to you with your new pup. It's always exciting getting a new pup!!!!!!!

pinklady · 12-04-2012, 11:36 AM

Hi Sandee, would you recommend Tonti Trail?

02-07-2011, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
sandee396 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 13	New from Illinois! Hi everyone, Just found this forum and had to join, I am getting my first Shepherd the end of the month, a sable female. I have never had a full blooded Shepherd before so this will be my first!I have always had Dobermans, my last one I had to put down not long ago, 5 years old only, had Cardiomyopathy, out of the 5 Dobes that I have owned 4 had this dreaded disease, I cannot go through that again as much as I love the breed, so we have decided to get a Shepherd, can't wait! I had a hard time deciding between a black and tan or sable, so I have been looking at how sable changes color! Any advice on Shepherds would be greatly appreciated!!

02-07-2011, 05:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,832	The best advice I have to give you is to get a puppy from the most recommended breeder you can find. As you have found out, a healthy dog is hands down the most important thing ever. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-07-2011, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,824	Hello and Welcome, lots of knowledgeable people on here that can give you advice. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

02-07-2011, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,756	from IL Spend some time on the boards and read the things to look for in a responsible breeder thread. What is the breeders kennel name? Your breeder should be able to answer all of your questions and pick the best pup to fit your lifestyle based on temperament and energy level not color. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

02-08-2011, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,871	Hello and welcome to the forum from Northern Illinois! __________________ Lauren Sinister ~ black male GSD 3.11.09 Cats: Chaos, Mayhem, Monster and Wicked

02-07-2011, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sable GSD New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 14	Hello from Illnois!

02-07-2011, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,426	Hello, from a Chicago native.

02-08-2011, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
sandee396 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 13	Thanks everyone for welcoming me, I have been reading all the threads and it helps a lot, I am getting a puppy from :Tonti Trail German Shepherds, she is from litter D the one of the sable females, we will bring her home Feb 28 so I can't wait!

02-10-2011, 09:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
lafalce Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,660	Hello and welcome to the forum from a fellow Illinoisian. Much luck to you with your new pup. It's always exciting getting a new pup!!!!!!! __________________ Izzy's Mom Beverly

12-04-2012, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
pinklady Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 96	Hi Sandee, would you recommend Tonti Trail?

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