Working Line Rescues?

fuzzybunny · 11-17-2011, 11:40 AM

I often check pet-finder just to see what GSDs are available in my area. I am not actually intending on getting another dog until my two pass away which I hope is not for many years. When the time does come for another dog, I'd like to get a working line rescue. The problem is that I never see any WLGSDs listed. Do fewer WL's end up in rescue and if so, why? I'm sure there are some in rescue but there doesn't seem to be nearly as many.

Mrs.K · 11-17-2011, 11:43 AM

That is because most of the time they do not specify what kind of line the GSD is. You really have to look at the dog himself. A trained eye can tell if or if there isn't any working quality in the dog. Also, try to get in contact with a couple of breeders, some are also involved with rescues and they can help and place the right dog with you.

gagsd · 11-17-2011, 12:03 PM

I am currently helping find homes for two adult imports.... One SL and one WL. I see plenty of what appear to be WL dogs.

Emoore · 11-17-2011, 12:05 PM

Absolutely working line dogs end up in rescue. Fewer end up in rescue than pet-line dogs, but that's just because working line dogs are vastly outnumbered by pet line dogs.

Here's a WL girl in Quebec looking for a home:
Sable female looking for new home - German Shepherd Dog

I see probably 10 or so per year.

chinamom2 · 11-17-2011, 12:17 PM

I don't personally know anything about this rescue, but they seem to have a number of dogs that require someone with protective and high-drive experience to adopt them.

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but here is a listing for one of their dogs. Petfinder Adoptable Dog | German Shepherd Dog | Cincinnati, OH | Gretchen

fuzzybunny · 11-17-2011, 12:29 PM

O.k., well it's good to know that in the future I can find a WL rescue.

Virginia · 11-17-2011, 12:34 PM

If you're specifically looking for a working line dog and are particular that it be a certain line, it might be easier to find a WL breeder that's trying to rehome a dog that was returned for whatever reason (owner couldn't take care of, dog wasn't a good match).

If you're just looking for a dog that can work, then I think you'll be able to find what you're looking for in rescue. Lots of rescues don't know the pedigree of their dogs, so they probably won't be able to specify the line (if there is even one specific line). The rescue I work with does take in a lot of dogs that would be great working dogs though - good drive, excellent focus, smart, biddable, active. Actually the last dog I fostered just went to the DC Capitol Police K9 unit as a candidate for bomb detection. I didn't know his exact lines but after some time with him I definitely knew he would do best in an active/working home!

mebully21 · 11-18-2011, 11:19 AM

you can also try the UKC website where they have tons of WL dogs looking for homes too

GSDElsa · 11-18-2011, 11:30 AM

My girl elsa is classic sable wl. Super looking too

.

she was found as a stray.

mebully21 · 11-18-2011, 12:49 PM

here you go, there is also a rescue section on here too

Classifieds - Latest entries in all countries - German Shepherd Dog

11-17-2011, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	Working Line Rescues? I often check pet-finder just to see what GSDs are available in my area. I am not actually intending on getting another dog until my two pass away which I hope is not for many years. When the time does come for another dog, I'd like to get a working line rescue. The problem is that I never see any WLGSDs listed. Do fewer WL's end up in rescue and if so, why? I'm sure there are some in rescue but there doesn't seem to be nearly as many. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

11-17-2011, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	I am currently helping find homes for two adult imports.... One SL and one WL. I see plenty of what appear to be WL dogs. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

11-17-2011, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	Absolutely working line dogs end up in rescue. Fewer end up in rescue than pet-line dogs, but that's just because working line dogs are vastly outnumbered by pet line dogs. Here's a WL girl in Quebec looking for a home: Sable female looking for new home - German Shepherd Dog I see probably 10 or so per year. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

11-17-2011, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	O.k., well it's good to know that in the future I can find a WL rescue. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

11-18-2011, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
mebully21 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161	you can also try the UKC website where they have tons of WL dogs looking for homes too __________________ Maryellen CGC Evaluator Rufus CGC,ATTS,TherapyDog http://wallacethepitbull.blip.tv/file/147911/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYdlh8_p8xQ

11-17-2011, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	That is because most of the time they do not specify what kind of line the GSD is. You really have to look at the dog himself. A trained eye can tell if or if there isn't any working quality in the dog. Also, try to get in contact with a couple of breeders, some are also involved with rescues and they can help and place the right dog with you.

11-17-2011, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
chinamom2 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 75	I don't personally know anything about this rescue, but they seem to have a number of dogs that require someone with protective and high-drive experience to adopt them. Not sure if this is what you are looking for but here is a listing for one of their dogs. Petfinder Adoptable Dog \| German Shepherd Dog \| Cincinnati, OH \| Gretchen

11-17-2011, 12:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Virginia Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 650	If you're specifically looking for a working line dog and are particular that it be a certain line, it might be easier to find a WL breeder that's trying to rehome a dog that was returned for whatever reason (owner couldn't take care of, dog wasn't a good match). If you're just looking for a dog that can work, then I think you'll be able to find what you're looking for in rescue. Lots of rescues don't know the pedigree of their dogs, so they probably won't be able to specify the line (if there is even one specific line). The rescue I work with does take in a lot of dogs that would be great working dogs though - good drive, excellent focus, smart, biddable, active. Actually the last dog I fostered just went to the DC Capitol Police K9 unit as a candidate for bomb detection. I didn't know his exact lines but after some time with him I definitely knew he would do best in an active/working home!

11-18-2011, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	My girl elsa is classic sable wl. Super looking too . she was found as a stray. __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

11-18-2011, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
mebully21 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161	here you go, there is also a rescue section on here too Classifieds - Latest entries in all countries - German Shepherd Dog __________________ Maryellen CGC Evaluator Rufus CGC,ATTS,TherapyDog http://wallacethepitbull.blip.tv/file/147911/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYdlh8_p8xQ

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