[Kendralaurent]

Hi,

I’m going to be making a list of breeders for the future. I currently have a female gsd x lab mix. When she reaches 1 1/2 years old I would like to get her a brother.

I prefer the working line oldstyle German shepherds with the straighter back. I know I’ve made posts before but didn’t really get recommendations. Some of the recommendations were Czech working line and I would not want a Czech bloodline or ddr. Please suggest any in the US. Won’t be looking until next year.
Thank you!

 

[Chip Blasiole]

Old style and straight back as traits are basically useless as criteria for selecting a pup/dog. Old style is a marketing tool used by breeders who breed pet quality dogs. Old style GSDs looked finer boned and more like Mals.

 

[Kendralaurent]

Old style and straight back as traits are basically useless as criteria for selecting a pup/dog. Old style is a marketing tool used by breeders who breed pet quality dogs. Old style GSDs looked finer boned and more like Mals.

Ahh I see I just would like a working line without Czech or ddr bloodlines.

 

[Kendralaurent]

I just thought that’s what they called the original working line without the other bloodlines

 

[Shadow Shep]

Why don't you want a Czech or ddr German Shepherd?

 

[Kendralaurent]

Why don't you want a Czech or ddr German Shepherd?

they both have a higher working drive than I would like. I prefer medium drive. And a high working wouldnt work in my family.

 

[Bearshandler]

If I was to make a broad generalization of west German, East German, and Czech working lines, I would say the west German dogs have the most drive. I would say you should take the year and a half to train and learn with your puppy, learn more about the breed, and then come back for breeder recommendations. I would even bet you could find a breeder you like on your own after that time.

 

[Shadow Shep]

Ditto what @Bearshandler said. I was just about to say that😳 and call and talk to breeders to see if they breed the type of dog you're looking for or ask if they could recommend someone. Good luck😁 keep us updated. We hope to see pics when you get your next furbaby. You could also post pics of your GSD x Lab 😀

 

[gsdsteve]

they both have a higher working drive than I would like. I prefer medium drive. And a high working wouldnt work in my family.

There are frequently lower drive pups in a lot of working line litters be it Czech, DDR or West German! A reputable breeder will pick out the appropriate pup for you based on your needs!

 

[Kendralaurent]

Do Czech and ddr have a higher prey drive? I would like the dog to be good with kids, cats, and dogs. Aloof to strangers but not aggressive. I’m not looking to compete or train for protection.

 

[Fodder]

i don’t understand.... you’ve had two deposits down on litters, what’s wrong with those breeders now?

 

[Shadow Shep]

Hmmm, I am not sure, but it really depends on the individual dog, so a good breeder (the breeder could be either Czech or ddr) could really help you pick out the puppy you want. I was looking for the same, but I want to do sports and train my dog above what the average owner trains.

 

[Shadow Shep]

i don’t understand.... you’ve had two deposits down on litters, what’s wrong with those breeders now?

I didn't know that.

 

[Fodder]

I didn't know that.

you can hover over any users name and see all of their past posts.

 

[Kendralaurent]

you can hover over any users name and see all of their past posts.

I did have deposit down but then i found this rescue that needed a home. Things change and doesn’t always work out the way we plan. I’m only looking for another breeder for the future won’t be for at least 1 1/2-2 years from now. Just making a list for who to contact.

 

[Shadow Shep]

I did have deposit down but then i found this rescue that needed a home. Things change and doesn’t always work out the way we plan. I’m only looking for another breeder for the future won’t be for at least 1 1/2-2 years from now. Just making a list for who to contact.

So you don't want to go with the same breeder you were talking about?

 

[Fodder]

I did have deposit down but then i found this rescue that needed a home. Things change and doesn’t always work out the way we plan. I’m only looking for another breeder for the future won’t be for at least 1 1/2-2 years from now. Just making a list for who to contact.

right..... but if you were happy with those, why wouldn’t you contact one or both in a year and a half? if your needs have changed in a month, i’d imagine in a year they would yet again.

 

[Kendralaurent]

right..... but if you were happy with those, why wouldn’t you contact one or both in a year and a half? if your needs have changed in a month, i’d imagine in a year they would yet again.

yeah i will think about them when the time comes but I also want to have more options. I like to have as many options. Well 1 breeder didn’t work out because of shipping from Canada to the us and I’m not gonna go through that struggleand heartbreak again. The 2nd one I may consider but the only thing I’m not sure of about that one is that she breeds dogs older than 8 years old. I didn’t know that because it was difficult finding the dogs pedigree online. I don’t know what the guidelines of age.

 

[Sabis mom]

Well 1 breeder didn’t work out because of shipping from Canada to the us

You keep saying that. It's simply not true. They won't ship to some states during the summer by plane, which is proper, but shipping to the US happens all the time, from lots of breeders. Ask @David Winners how he got Valor.

 

[David Winners]

Valor came across the boarder in a semi truck. I met the driver at a predetermined location and picked up the puppies. There was a small fee involved. Super nice guy that does it regularly and has a good reputation.

Truckers can cross the boarder and don't have to self quarantine.