New pup Major at 3 months - Page 2

gsdheeler · 12-28-2011, 11:38 AM

CUTE GUY!!! Is this your first GSD? Good breeders spend years studying the breed before taking the plunge into breeding a litter.
There are a lot of traits to consider other than color.

SamanthaBrynn · 12-28-2011, 11:44 AM

Nice looking Pup, beautiful color.

HeyJude · 12-28-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by doggiedad

Lesley1905 · 12-28-2011, 01:29 PM

^^^^^I agree!

I think your pup is beautiful!!! Can't everyone just leave it at that?

IllinoisGSD · 12-28-2011, 02:08 PM

msvette2u · 12-28-2011, 02:22 PM

He is adorable, but like everyone else, I'd discourage breeding for color. There's a reason it's "rare", it is often very unhealthy for a dog to have washed out pigment like that, they will be more prone to skin problems, and even sunburn in some cases.

For instance, with Aussies, Danes and even Dachshunds, "double" dapple/merle (or, a lot of white) is "rare" and "pretty" but brings with it a whole host of other issues like deafness and even blindness.

Please encourage your father to leave breeding to the pros, and just enjoy that puppy as a lovely pet

Geeheim · 12-28-2011, 02:31 PM

His color is rare because it is a fault in the German Shepherd breed. You should not be wanting to intentionally breed puppies that do not meet the GSD standard.

This was taken from the AKC's website:

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Color
The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified.

He is of course cute and I do wish you all the best with him. But, please just enjoy him as a pet.

Stella's Mom · 12-28-2011, 02:37 PM

Love his expression...very cute indeed.

12-28-2011, 11:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
gsdheeler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southeastern Pa. Posts: 168	CUTE GUY!!! Is this your first GSD? Good breeders spend years studying the breed before taking the plunge into breeding a litter. There are a lot of traits to consider other than color. __________________ Judy Sheaffer Reba CD TDI Rescue / Bridge Caramist Ramblin Red Sage UD CGC / Bridge PAM Alkarah's Havoc of Hollabird CD RAE PT MXP AJP OFP TC Kenlyn's Red Hot Chili Pepper RN RA

12-28-2011, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
SamanthaBrynn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 298	Nice looking Pup, beautiful color. __________________ Samantha Callie (GSD) Born May 24, 2011 Casper (Mix) 7 years My goal is to someday be the person my dogs think I am.

12-28-2011, 01:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lesley1905 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 906	^^^^^I agree! I think your pup is beautiful!!! Can't everyone just leave it at that? __________________ Brody: GSD May 2010 Von der Sauk Zella : Pitbull, July 2006 Fritzy: GSD February 2008 Pita: Cavalier July 2011

12-28-2011, 02:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	He is adorable, but like everyone else, I'd discourage breeding for color. There's a reason it's "rare", it is often very unhealthy for a dog to have washed out pigment like that, they will be more prone to skin problems, and even sunburn in some cases. For instance, with Aussies, Danes and even Dachshunds, "double" dapple/merle (or, a lot of white) is "rare" and "pretty" but brings with it a whole host of other issues like deafness and even blindness. Please encourage your father to leave breeding to the pros, and just enjoy that puppy as a lovely pet __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

12-28-2011, 02:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stella's Mom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 815	Love his expression...very cute indeed. __________________ [COLOR="Purple"]Michelle Mom to Stella ~ GSD Figgy ~ Tuxedo Cat CoCo ~ Tabby Cat RIP Rio, GSD SheRah, GSD Mix

12-28-2011, 02:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
IllinoisGSD Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 186

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