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Well I've been searching around for local breeders within the Central Indiana area. At first I thought that it wouldn't be that hard. But after going to the local pet stores and groomers no one seems to have any idea on how to locate any. I've also checked a few vets in the area as well, and nothing. It's really crazy too, seeing how I usually see 1-5 GSD's a week through out town.
I've thought about rescue, the only thing that bothers me with that, 1. I haven't had a GSD in a long time. I wouldn't have any idea on any complications that could arise due to incorrect breeding, nor have any inclination as to the previous life of the GSD hence not knowing what could happen in any given situation. And not to mention some of the rescues I have read about, on thier adoptions they ask anywhere from 300-400.00. To me, that seems a bit crazy. I can understand that cost are incrude when the dog is brought in, needing to have it vet checked, and anything else that is needed. However when I check some of these rescues out and see that their is a price descrepancy depending on age, with the oldest being the cheapest and the pups going around $500.00, to me that stops being a rescue and starts seeming more like a black market scam you would find with actual humans being sold. Not to mention some of the rescues that I have inquired with within the tri state area, have not returned any email after my inquiring on an animal. To me that isn't kosher, whether the animal is still there or not, a return email stating such is only the polite thing to do.
There are 1 or 2 breeders that I have looked up on the internet and read through their websites. However their lines are very distinquished and have awards out the wahzoo, I'm an average joe looking for an average friend. Not a superhero of GSDs! lol
I moved to Central Indiana about 3.5 yrs ago. I bought a home being sold by a divorcing couple and landed a great deal with 3 acres of land on the edge of town. I'm in the process of fencing in the imediate area around the home and will continue with a 5-6 ft metal fence for the field outback. It's definately a great area, and I foresee one day of perhaps building an agility area in the back. However, the neighborhood in which I live on the outskirts of is a bit skidish for me. I love my neighbors and their are tons of kids off to the distance, however when night comes I must say it does take me a while to drift off to sleep. Having grown up with dogs all my life, until I moved from my parents home, I've never been with out a dog. And we have always relied on their senses to alert us to any wrong doings aorund the house, however now livng here and with no dog to help me feel that comfort, it does bother me a bit.
So, any advice or feed back on figuring out how to locate my next addition, would be greatly appreciated.
Truthfully I would say I'm in no big rush. The last thing I would want to do is rush a decision and end up making the wrong one. heh
Thanks in advance!
-Chad
I've thought about rescue, the only thing that bothers me with that, 1. I haven't had a GSD in a long time. I wouldn't have any idea on any complications that could arise due to incorrect breeding, nor have any inclination as to the previous life of the GSD hence not knowing what could happen in any given situation. And not to mention some of the rescues I have read about, on thier adoptions they ask anywhere from 300-400.00. To me, that seems a bit crazy. I can understand that cost are incrude when the dog is brought in, needing to have it vet checked, and anything else that is needed. However when I check some of these rescues out and see that their is a price descrepancy depending on age, with the oldest being the cheapest and the pups going around $500.00, to me that stops being a rescue and starts seeming more like a black market scam you would find with actual humans being sold. Not to mention some of the rescues that I have inquired with within the tri state area, have not returned any email after my inquiring on an animal. To me that isn't kosher, whether the animal is still there or not, a return email stating such is only the polite thing to do.
There are 1 or 2 breeders that I have looked up on the internet and read through their websites. However their lines are very distinquished and have awards out the wahzoo, I'm an average joe looking for an average friend. Not a superhero of GSDs! lol
I moved to Central Indiana about 3.5 yrs ago. I bought a home being sold by a divorcing couple and landed a great deal with 3 acres of land on the edge of town. I'm in the process of fencing in the imediate area around the home and will continue with a 5-6 ft metal fence for the field outback. It's definately a great area, and I foresee one day of perhaps building an agility area in the back. However, the neighborhood in which I live on the outskirts of is a bit skidish for me. I love my neighbors and their are tons of kids off to the distance, however when night comes I must say it does take me a while to drift off to sleep. Having grown up with dogs all my life, until I moved from my parents home, I've never been with out a dog. And we have always relied on their senses to alert us to any wrong doings aorund the house, however now livng here and with no dog to help me feel that comfort, it does bother me a bit.
So, any advice or feed back on figuring out how to locate my next addition, would be greatly appreciated.
Truthfully I would say I'm in no big rush. The last thing I would want to do is rush a decision and end up making the wrong one. heh
Thanks in advance!
-Chad
