New Puppy Coming Home.. First Time...

[ssandecki]

Hello,

I found this forum and hope I can get some excellent insight. I put down a deposit on soon to be new companion. She is a product of Heritage Kennels in Palos Hills, IL and registered with the Worldwide Kennel Club. She is sable color and was born on 5-23-2010... one day after my birthday! Total cost was $700, I've attached a picture of me holding her, a picture of her with "another" litter of GS's, he litter was all sold out AND a video of her parents(link). The sire was Jason and the dam was conq.

I will be taking my pup home in the next few days after getting properly prepared. This includes puppy proofing my house, getting all required items, and some knowledge (why I am here). I have a huge backyard and live in Chicago; no garage.

I would LOVE any tips, suggestions, ideas, theories, etc on my new pup. She is a major investment to our family (currently me and my fiancee and a little over one year old cat); I have a 10 y\o daughter who doesn't live with us. Please, don't hesitate to give me any 411 you think I should know. I'm self employed and work at home so I have all the available time needed to work with her, and will be taking two weeks off of work to start off right!

Pictures & Video Link Below!







Video of mother and father: http://www.bear-hunting.org/free-offers/gsv.3g2

[JakodaCD OA]

Cute puppy, and not to rain on your parade

However, I must say those crate pictures are absolutely disgusting. The 'filth' did does not look like it happened recently, but more old and not cleaned in awhile. I would have left and turned her butt in for those disgusting conditions.

The worldwide kennel club is a no name registry, that people who for whatever reason cant' register with a legitimate registry

I couldn't get into the video but looked at the website, unimpressed. I see no health testing done, one part mentions gsd's are prone to HD, so meet the mother/father and watch how they walk? That's the most idiotic statement I've ever heard,,you can't tell a dogs health by watching it "walk"..

I hope your puppy turns out ok, because I wouldn't give that breeder a dime after seeing those crate pictures..Just my humble opinion

[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

Cute puppy, and not to rain on your parade

However, I must say those crate pictures are absolutely disgusting. The 'filth' did does not look like it happened recently, but more old and not cleaned in awhile. I would have left and turned her butt in for those disgusting conditions.

The worldwide kennel club is a no name registry, that people who for whatever reason cant' register with a legitimate registry

I couldn't get into the video but looked at the website, unimpressed. I see no health testing done, one part mentions gsd's are prone to HD, so meet the mother/father and watch how they walk? That's the most idiotic statement I've ever heard,,you can't tell a dogs health by watching it "walk"..

I hope your puppy turns out ok, because I wouldn't give that breeder a dime after seeing those crate pictures..Just my humble opinion

Cute puppy! I am excited that your excited about your new puppy, however, I completely agree with the above post. That crate looks horrible and their comment on the parents "walk" is ridiculous. I would not buy from that breeder, ever.

[chicagojosh]

i also agree about the crate/breeder.

but guess what, you got a cute, awesome little puppy who will now have a much cleaner crate. have fun and enjoy! keep the pics coming

[White German Shepherd]

DO not BUY! DO your homework and find a reputable breeder. It may cost more but if you think about it, it will be less because you wont be spending thousands on it on healthcare. If you need help finding a AKC Registered breeder i am sure someone on here will help. A good breeder should have the parents Hip and ELbow checked and also Heart checked.

[elisabeth_00117]

I hate to say this, but that looks like a puppy mill to me...

I would try to get your money back and find a reputable breeder.

I wouldn't walk away from this place, I would RUN away from this place..

Please do not support these kinds of places, even if it isn't a mill per say, it is NOT a reputable breeder in any shape or form!

[CHawkins]

Cute pup; congratulations! The cages they are housed is is horrible and bad for their feet! Get pup asap!

[Elaine]

This screams puppy mill to me. Run, don't walk away, even if it means losing your deposit. Buying a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder is much cheaper in the long run.

[JakodaCD OA]

unfortunately, once someone puts their hands on a puppy as cute as that, it's really easy for us to say "run" but really tough for the person to do so( I know I'd have a hard time leaving her in those conditions even tho I know buying her would be the wrong thing to do

[Zoeys mom]

That pup will need vetting ASAP- worms, coccidia, and other parasites fester in environments like that. Your pup is in a rabbit cage that is filthy sitting it's own urine and feces- very sad to see I know you have your heart set on a pup but unless your ready to put another $500 in vet bills in the first week I would reconsider. That pup probably has not been socialized at all or had the proper shots for parvo and distemper. I would ask for a refund and continue to look around if I were you