New to site and GSD owner.

Jekyl · 01-05-2012, 09:56 PM

I am about to purchase my first GSD. I'm looking at an import. How do I know that it is a true import? So many frauds out there I just want to make sure I get what I'm paying for. Thanks in advance.

mthurston0001 · 01-05-2012, 10:07 PM

A lot of good references. Are you opposed to buying a dog domestically? There are some pretty great dogs being produced here in the USA.

Jekyl · 01-05-2012, 10:18 PM

No I'm not opposed but the shepherd pup I like is an import. How can I tell if it is truly an "import"? Price is $1500.00

Jekyl · 01-05-2012, 10:20 PM

The breeder actually imported this litter. How do I know the litter is imported.

mthurston0001 · 01-05-2012, 10:22 PM

Pedigree's, registrations, references. Personally I would never import a dog from someone I did not trust 100%

onyx'girl · 01-05-2012, 10:29 PM

I agree, and why did the breeder import a litter/ or did they bring in a pregnant bitch? Imported doesn't mean a better pup...not sure why that is important. If you trust the breeder, then you trust what they tell you. Otherwise many more to choose from....

Jekyl · 01-05-2012, 10:42 PM

I was told he has his pink paper. Can pink papers be easily created. I found this breeder on pedigree database.

**Castlemaid** · 01-05-2012, 11:01 PM

Ask for references for past clients and contact them asking if they are happy with their dealings with this person. If these are showlines, 1500$, imported or bred domestically from a good breeder that health tests and titles their dogs is a good price.

If you have reservations and doubts about the breeders honesty, I'd skip and go somewhere else.

Jekyl · 01-06-2012, 12:53 AM

Thanks to all who have chimed in. The price includes shipping so the more I think about it the more I think something is not adding up...and the price was negotiated by me to 1350.00 shipped..thanks again to all.

01-05-2012, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jekyl New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	New to site and GSD owner. I am about to purchase my first GSD. I'm looking at an import. How do I know that it is a true import? So many frauds out there I just want to make sure I get what I'm paying for. Thanks in advance.

01-05-2012, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,606	I agree, and why did the breeder import a litter/ or did they bring in a pregnant bitch? Imported doesn't mean a better pup...not sure why that is important. If you trust the breeder, then you trust what they tell you. Otherwise many more to choose from.... __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-05-2012, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,089	Ask for references for past clients and contact them asking if they are happy with their dealings with this person. If these are showlines, 1500$, imported or bred domestically from a good breeder that health tests and titles their dogs is a good price. If you have reservations and doubts about the breeders honesty, I'd skip and go somewhere else. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

01-05-2012, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
mthurston0001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 255	A lot of good references. Are you opposed to buying a dog domestically? There are some pretty great dogs being produced here in the USA.

01-05-2012, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jekyl New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	No I'm not opposed but the shepherd pup I like is an import. How can I tell if it is truly an "import"? Price is $1500.00

01-05-2012, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jekyl New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	The breeder actually imported this litter. How do I know the litter is imported.

01-05-2012, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
mthurston0001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 255	Pedigree's, registrations, references. Personally I would never import a dog from someone I did not trust 100%

01-05-2012, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jekyl New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	I was told he has his pink paper. Can pink papers be easily created. I found this breeder on pedigree database.

01-06-2012, 12:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jekyl New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks to all who have chimed in. The price includes shipping so the more I think about it the more I think something is not adding up...and the price was negotiated by me to 1350.00 shipped..thanks again to all.

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