How long did it take you to find a German shepherd

Lobobear44 · 02-28-2013, 01:14 PM

How long did it take you to find a German shepherd? For Nico's owner it took her 5 years to find the right one. Lobo's owner it took her I don't know how long she looked for one. After her last German shepherd she waited 5 months before looking for another one. For my estimation I say perhaps 2015-2020. Who knows all depends on where to go for college and what I do. I live in the Bay Area so colleges are so convienent some of my high choices are around Bay Area. Who knows might be 5-7 years. I have a plan in mind just in case I live around the Bay Area for college probably rent if so. The idea isn't fully complete but I'm waiting patiently.

Lobobear44 · 02-28-2013, 01:16 PM

Actually I consider Lobo as my German shepherd I'll just wait to see what happens. I doubt it though. However, sad news not going to be with Lobo forever maybe.

GusGus · 02-28-2013, 01:17 PM

My answer probably doesn't count. But I bought a local ad paper and found my GSD within 2 minutes.. I didn't do so well on the research part..

Poppinfizz · 02-28-2013, 01:38 PM

Took me a day, emailed the breeder asking if she had any long coats, she had 2 males,went to see them that day, picked up Max the next day, had to bring hubby back to see him already had my mind made up though, sweet boy I have

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**Castlemaid** · 02-28-2013, 02:02 PM

I joined a Schutzhund club with my mixed breed. After seeing and being around different GSDs for a year, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted and didn't want in my next dog. I joined this forum and read everything faithfully for two more years, learning a lot about temperament, responsible breeding, health issues, titles, pedigrees, history, working drives, balance, the different lines, and the ever so famous "off" switch. Then I started emailing breeders introducing myself, giving a bit of my dog owning background, and laying a bit of groundwork for a possible future puppy. Did more research by contacting people that had dogs from some of the breeders I was considering and asking questions.

Settled on a breeder and waited a year for my first pup.

BellaLuna · 02-28-2013, 02:35 PM

It took me about 4 months, I just wanted to make sure I got the right match for our family, I just didn't want to jump the gun and bite off more then I Could chew but in those 4 months I did a whole lot of research to see if the breed was a right match and I'm so glad I did b/c she is the best all around dog I ever had

bryant88 · 02-28-2013, 04:28 PM

I looked for over a year.

m1953 · 02-28-2013, 04:45 PM

Over two years for me.

MichaelE · 02-28-2013, 04:50 PM

About 16 months. She was worth the wait.

llombardo · 02-28-2013, 05:04 PM

I decided that I wanted a 3rd dog on a Tuesday, this was two days after I found a home for a rescue.. My boyfriend asked how I felt about GSD's and I remembered that I had seen an ad for one about a month before. I seen that ad and didn't think anything of it. One month later that ad was still there(when I went looking for it that Tues) and when I called she was still available. So we drove out to meet her and brought her home...it took me about 3 hours to decide a GSD was for me and go get her. Best decision I ever made, she is truly a wonderful dog. I probably hold the record for the shortest time

02-28-2013, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lobobear44 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 186	How long did it take you to find a German shepherd How long did it take you to find a German shepherd? For Nico's owner it took her 5 years to find the right one. Lobo's owner it took her I don't know how long she looked for one. After her last German shepherd she waited 5 months before looking for another one. For my estimation I say perhaps 2015-2020. Who knows all depends on where to go for college and what I do. I live in the Bay Area so colleges are so convienent some of my high choices are around Bay Area. Who knows might be 5-7 years. I have a plan in mind just in case I live around the Bay Area for college probably rent if so. The idea isn't fully complete but I'm waiting patiently.

02-28-2013, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
GusGus Master Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia Posts: 744	My answer probably doesn't count. But I bought a local ad paper and found my GSD within 2 minutes.. I didn't do so well on the research part.. __________________ Gus- 07/21/2011 Daine- Doberman 10/19/2012

02-28-2013, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Poppinfizz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	How long did it take you to find a German shepherd Took me a day, emailed the breeder asking if she had any long coats, she had 2 males,went to see them that day, picked up Max the next day, had to bring hubby back to see him already had my mind made up though, sweet boy I have Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-28-2013, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Castlemaid The Administrator from the Great White North, eh? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 11,168	I joined a Schutzhund club with my mixed breed. After seeing and being around different GSDs for a year, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted and didn't want in my next dog. I joined this forum and read everything faithfully for two more years, learning a lot about temperament, responsible breeding, health issues, titles, pedigrees, history, working drives, balance, the different lines, and the ever so famous "off" switch. Then I started emailing breeders introducing myself, giving a bit of my dog owning background, and laying a bit of groundwork for a possible future puppy. Did more research by contacting people that had dogs from some of the breeders I was considering and asking questions. Settled on a breeder and waited a year for my first pup. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH

02-28-2013, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
BellaLuna Master Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Port Saint Lucie ,FL Posts: 567	It took me about 4 months, I just wanted to make sure I got the right match for our family, I just didn't want to jump the gun and bite off more then I Could chew but in those 4 months I did a whole lot of research to see if the breed was a right match and I'm so glad I did b/c she is the best all around dog I ever had __________________ Marlena Bella Luna 9-23-09

02-28-2013, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lobobear44 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 186	Actually I consider Lobo as my German shepherd I'll just wait to see what happens. I doubt it though. However, sad news not going to be with Lobo forever maybe.

02-28-2013, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
bryant88 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Mo Posts: 151	I looked for over a year.

02-28-2013, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
m1953 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deland fl /Cherrylog Ga Posts: 453	Over two years for me. __________________ Nala Vom Vetrauen 3/15/12

02-28-2013, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,114	About 16 months. She was worth the wait. __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

02-28-2013, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,925	I decided that I wanted a 3rd dog on a Tuesday, this was two days after I found a home for a rescue.. My boyfriend asked how I felt about GSD's and I remembered that I had seen an ad for one about a month before. I seen that ad and didn't think anything of it. One month later that ad was still there(when I went looking for it that Tues) and when I called she was still available. So we drove out to meet her and brought her home...it took me about 3 hours to decide a GSD was for me and go get her. Best decision I ever made, she is truly a wonderful dog. I probably hold the record for the shortest time __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

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