How expensive is a GSD? - Page 13

pets4life · 10-12-2011, 03:04 PM

if u arent looking for something really special and just want a cute pet id say just get a rescue but a lot of us are just so picky in what we want lol which is ok also mine serves as a working pet.

ShoshanaRVT · 12-27-2011, 10:17 PM

I would recommend rescue if cost is a concern, and get pet insurance.

From breeders, the cheaper the poorer the quality.

Boomer is the most expensive dog I know of, and he was "Free to a Good Home" on kijiji

CelticGlory · 12-30-2011, 01:15 PM

It depends on where I go, I'm still not sure of the lines I want to go with. I'm open minded with any line, as long as the puppy and the puppy's parents have sound temperament and I like the overall conformation of the parents, so I would be paying $900 to $2500 + shipping which could be from $250 to $500+. I do have a breeder in mind, but I could end up changing my mind. I had forgotten to factor in that I want my puppy around the holiday vacation time since I would be off from teaching during the holidays; so that also factors in with the breeder's procedures during the holiday season.

I would also love to enter my dog into the AKC show ring and/or sieger shows as well. So I have to factor in those expenses as well!!

marti · 12-30-2011, 03:33 PM

We tried that with our first GSD.
All her siblings were entered by their owners or the Kennel owners. We all won right down the line since our dogs were the only ones entered in Puppy class

Dog shows are expensive.
We tried it for awhile. Didn't know a lot about it but noticed the judges weren't as confident about decisions as I expected. They seemed to pick the kennels/owners that they knew.

A newbie comes in, they're not sure so the newbie won't win even if they were showing last years Westminister Best of Show GSD. They will avoid criticism by going with a known kennel.

Sorry Judges. MHO.

codmaster · 12-30-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marti

We tried that with our first GSD.
All her siblings were entered by their owners or the Kennel owners. We all won right down the line since our dogs were the only ones entered in Puppy class

Dog shows are expensive.
We tried it for awhile. Didn't know a lot about it but noticed the judges weren't as confident about decisions as I expected. They seemed to pick the kennels/owners that they knew.

A newbie comes in, they're not sure so the newbie won't win even if they were showing last years Westminister Best of Show GSD. They will avoid criticism by going with a known kennel.

Sorry Judges. MHO.

Don't feel sorry. One hears the same thing at every show (maybe since there is only one winner at each show?)

One often hears the same thing about biased judges in the obedience ring.

2GSDmom · 01-07-2012, 04:06 AM

Price range for puppies is about the same here--$200-$300 US unpapered--$400-$800 US registered pet quality---$900-$1500 for show/breeding quality, although, most german/czech lines generally cost about half again up to twice as much.

Finished dogs can run upwards from $3000--$7000+, depending on specifics.

Do I think that's expensive? There are days I think McDonald's is expensive....but by and large I think most low to mid-scale dogs are priced appropiately if they've been properly cared for--and that the upper end dogs are also priced to reflect the additional expenses iinvolved in showing and competition.

Our GSDs:
Teddy, 1-1/2 yr old rescue--$125 adoption fee (additional expense involved 1 yr later to root canal lower canine--Dr. said from the amount of decay close to the bone, tooth had probably been cracked before we adopted--$1500.)

mecaplan · 01-07-2012, 08:33 PM

I definitely recommend von Jagenstadt Kennel in Boca Raton. Andrew Masia is a very responsible breeder of beautiful dogs and reasonable prices. He is a senior member in the forum and a wonderful guy!

muddypaw · 01-08-2012, 03:22 PM

We paid $800. She has her AKC papers. Both parents were show dogs, but we just wanted one that had Hip/Elbow certification with both parents and grandparents.
Food runs about $100 - $130 a month (Fromm and raw). Vet bills are minimal since we are blessed with a low cost vet nearby.
Companionship : priceless!

ladyfreckles · 01-09-2012, 04:35 AM

In the PNW there are a LOT of BYBs.

BYBs are anywhere from $700-$1500 regardless of show or working line.

The more reputable breeders around here are $1500-$3000 (most are closer to the $1500 mark). I paid $1500 for Viking. The other breeder I was considering started puppies at $2000 and the price went up depending on who the parents were. The litter I had inquired them about was $2500--way out of my price range.

Ultimately though, as many people say, the cost of a pet is irrelevant. Pets are priceless. I'd rather pay more and get reassurance of a good temperament and sound health than save a ton of money and pay out of my arse in vet bills later in life. There are no guarantees, of course, but that's just the way I feel.

If I ever decide to get another German Shepherd, I'll probably go out east for it.

10-12-2011, 03:04 PM	#121 (permalink)
pets4life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 465	if u arent looking for something really special and just want a cute pet id say just get a rescue but a lot of us are just so picky in what we want lol which is ok also mine serves as a working pet. Last edited by pets4life; 10-12-2011 at 03:07 PM.

12-30-2011, 01:15 PM	#123 (permalink)
CelticGlory Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fl Posts: 623	It depends on where I go, I'm still not sure of the lines I want to go with. I'm open minded with any line, as long as the puppy and the puppy's parents have sound temperament and I like the overall conformation of the parents, so I would be paying $900 to $2500 + shipping which could be from $250 to $500+. I do have a breeder in mind, but I could end up changing my mind. I had forgotten to factor in that I want my puppy around the holiday vacation time since I would be off from teaching during the holidays; so that also factors in with the breeder's procedures during the holiday season. I would also love to enter my dog into the AKC show ring and/or sieger shows as well. So I have to factor in those expenses as well!! __________________ # "Breed not a savage dog, nor permit a loose stairway." - Talmud # "In my day, we didn't have dogs or cats. All I had was Silver Beauty, my beloved paper clip." - Jennifer Hart, Arlington

12-30-2011, 03:33 PM	#124 (permalink)
marti New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 18	The Confirmation show ring We tried that with our first GSD. All her siblings were entered by their owners or the Kennel owners. We all won right down the line since our dogs were the only ones entered in Puppy class Dog shows are expensive. We tried it for awhile. Didn't know a lot about it but noticed the judges weren't as confident about decisions as I expected. They seemed to pick the kennels/owners that they knew. A newbie comes in, they're not sure so the newbie won't win even if they were showing last years Westminister Best of Show GSD. They will avoid criticism by going with a known kennel. Sorry Judges. MHO.

12-27-2011, 10:17 PM	#122 (permalink)
ShoshanaRVT New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, ON, CA Posts: 4	I would recommend rescue if cost is a concern, and get pet insurance. From breeders, the cheaper the poorer the quality. Boomer is the most expensive dog I know of, and he was "Free to a Good Home" on kijiji

01-07-2012, 04:06 AM	#126 (permalink)
2GSDmom New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 20	Price range for puppies is about the same here--$200-$300 US unpapered--$400-$800 US registered pet quality---$900-$1500 for show/breeding quality, although, most german/czech lines generally cost about half again up to twice as much. Finished dogs can run upwards from $3000--$7000+, depending on specifics. Do I think that's expensive? There are days I think McDonald's is expensive....but by and large I think most low to mid-scale dogs are priced appropiately if they've been properly cared for--and that the upper end dogs are also priced to reflect the additional expenses iinvolved in showing and competition. Our GSDs: Teddy, 1-1/2 yr old rescue--$125 adoption fee (additional expense involved 1 yr later to root canal lower canine--Dr. said from the amount of decay close to the bone, tooth had probably been cracked before we adopted--$1500.)

01-07-2012, 08:33 PM	#127 (permalink)
mecaplan New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4	I definitely recommend von Jagenstadt Kennel in Boca Raton. Andrew Masia is a very responsible breeder of beautiful dogs and reasonable prices. He is a senior member in the forum and a wonderful guy!

01-08-2012, 03:22 PM	#128 (permalink)
muddypaw Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas Posts: 31	We paid $800. She has her AKC papers. Both parents were show dogs, but we just wanted one that had Hip/Elbow certification with both parents and grandparents. Food runs about $100 - $130 a month (Fromm and raw). Vet bills are minimal since we are blessed with a low cost vet nearby. Companionship : priceless!

01-09-2012, 04:35 AM	#129 (permalink)
ladyfreckles Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,833	In the PNW there are a LOT of BYBs. BYBs are anywhere from $700-$1500 regardless of show or working line. The more reputable breeders around here are $1500-$3000 (most are closer to the $1500 mark). I paid $1500 for Viking. The other breeder I was considering started puppies at $2000 and the price went up depending on who the parents were. The litter I had inquired them about was $2500--way out of my price range. Ultimately though, as many people say, the cost of a pet is irrelevant. Pets are priceless. I'd rather pay more and get reassurance of a good temperament and sound health than save a ton of money and pay out of my arse in vet bills later in life. There are no guarantees, of course, but that's just the way I feel. If I ever decide to get another German Shepherd, I'll probably go out east for it.

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