Just wanting some knowledgeable minds to look at this please....
Tell me if I'm nuts too?
I had a German Shepherd for 13 years. She was adopted. I think I lucked out on finding her. She had an excellent temperament. Good with children, cats, small animals, on and on. She wasn't entirely docile, but safe for sure. No resource guarding, no worries. Great with other dogs of all sizes. Sociable, friendly and absolutely no health problems, as in always excellent blood test results, with exception to senior age arthritis. Sadly that's why she had to be sent over the Rainbow Bridge. She had that straight back + substantial build. Sable color.
I have no pedigree on her so her exact history is all unknown to me.
Instead of wisely going through a reputable breeder, I have made a curious error of searching my local Craigslist. Well, I've found a dog that seems alright to take a look at which is a true rehome for the owner. I refuse to buy any dog from anyone that posts on Craigslist. Really, I could easily wait to get one from a breeder. I can take my time, do my research, and be patient. That way I highly likely will get a healthy dog with the right temperament. I surely don't want to deal with hip dysplasia, or elbow dysplasia, or other avoidable health issues that reputable breeders do their best to avoid.
Maybe this is stupid, and I should stop. I have done some research. A good GSD puppy costs about $2,000.00. That seems reasonable to me if the breeder takes health seriously. I don't just look at the price and assume that means the dog is great. I'll scrutinize the breeder to see if that price means that the person studies their dogs + ensures health screenings to create a healthy GSD a sound temperament. I want to see some investment in those dogs. I don't need a puppy but I kind of like shaping a dog's experiences absolutely right from day one. That way, I know the dog is socialized well. I know the dog's history, and I've got health screenings to rule out a few common disorders.
Anyways, can you all take a look at him and tell me what you think here. That looks like a GSD to me. Of course I like him in the pic, or I wouldn't ask about him. He's got a confident look in the eye. Sounds like he's been socialized all right in his current circumstances. Owner says he's kid and dog friendly. As far as health stats go, it's all risk. He's 9 months old. Not neutered yet. Okay, any dog is an emotion-driven choice for me, lol. Those big feet are adorable!!! He's 67lbs at 9 months, according to the owner. Anyone think he will reach 90 pounds?
Ive looked at several other Craigslist find GSD's in my area that have all had aggression issues. That's a zero, no go for me. I could deal with it, but eh, I prefer skipping that mess.
What do you think? The owner is a nice lady that has done routine vaccines/heartworm prevention. She says she did get him from someone where both parents were to her knowledge, German Shepherds.
Just seeking second opinions here.
Ah he is cute!
Tell me if I'm nuts too?
I had a German Shepherd for 13 years. She was adopted. I think I lucked out on finding her. She had an excellent temperament. Good with children, cats, small animals, on and on. She wasn't entirely docile, but safe for sure. No resource guarding, no worries. Great with other dogs of all sizes. Sociable, friendly and absolutely no health problems, as in always excellent blood test results, with exception to senior age arthritis. Sadly that's why she had to be sent over the Rainbow Bridge. She had that straight back + substantial build. Sable color.
I have no pedigree on her so her exact history is all unknown to me.
Instead of wisely going through a reputable breeder, I have made a curious error of searching my local Craigslist. Well, I've found a dog that seems alright to take a look at which is a true rehome for the owner. I refuse to buy any dog from anyone that posts on Craigslist. Really, I could easily wait to get one from a breeder. I can take my time, do my research, and be patient. That way I highly likely will get a healthy dog with the right temperament. I surely don't want to deal with hip dysplasia, or elbow dysplasia, or other avoidable health issues that reputable breeders do their best to avoid.
Maybe this is stupid, and I should stop. I have done some research. A good GSD puppy costs about $2,000.00. That seems reasonable to me if the breeder takes health seriously. I don't just look at the price and assume that means the dog is great. I'll scrutinize the breeder to see if that price means that the person studies their dogs + ensures health screenings to create a healthy GSD a sound temperament. I want to see some investment in those dogs. I don't need a puppy but I kind of like shaping a dog's experiences absolutely right from day one. That way, I know the dog is socialized well. I know the dog's history, and I've got health screenings to rule out a few common disorders.
Anyways, can you all take a look at him and tell me what you think here. That looks like a GSD to me. Of course I like him in the pic, or I wouldn't ask about him. He's got a confident look in the eye. Sounds like he's been socialized all right in his current circumstances. Owner says he's kid and dog friendly. As far as health stats go, it's all risk. He's 9 months old. Not neutered yet. Okay, any dog is an emotion-driven choice for me, lol. Those big feet are adorable!!! He's 67lbs at 9 months, according to the owner. Anyone think he will reach 90 pounds?
Ive looked at several other Craigslist find GSD's in my area that have all had aggression issues. That's a zero, no go for me. I could deal with it, but eh, I prefer skipping that mess.
What do you think? The owner is a nice lady that has done routine vaccines/heartworm prevention. She says she did get him from someone where both parents were to her knowledge, German Shepherds.
Just seeking second opinions here.
Ah he is cute!