[Emoore]

I have the opportunity to get this dog as a breeder return. I know enough to see that he is a working/show cross but if anyone can give further insight I would appreciate it. The breeder shows the dogs in the UKC ring and one of his littermates is training in SAR, another is training to be a narcotics dog so they must have some ability to work. I'm looking for a house pet that I can either do agility or rally with. Thanks!

Sire:
UKC CH Marybeck's Iron Man pedigree information - German shepherd dog

Dam:
JBJ's Melody pedigree information - German shepherd dog

 

[Whiteshepherds]

Can't comment on the pedigree, but wondered if you asked why he was returned?

 

[Liesje]

Pedigree looks like a mix of American lines, pet lines, and working lines a ways back.

 

[lhczth]

How old? I would want prelims on hips and elbows at the minimum and then test the dog's drive level for food and/or toys, how it reacts to changes in environment and obstacles. No fun doing agility with a dog that you have to baby through everything because they can't deal with the obstacles or the stress of the environment during trials. I would also look at structure. Balance works best and the dog will stay sounder over the long haul. No extremes (too angulated or too straight).

 

[Emoore]

Can't comment on the pedigree, but wondered if you asked why he was returned?

I'm sorry, I was confused. He was held back, not returned. He's 17 months old.

 

[Whiteshepherds]

I'm sorry, I was confused. He was held back, not returned. He's 17 months old.

So that's a good thing if you trust the breeder. They should be able to tell you all about his habits, temperament etc. No surprises like if he had been placed and returned.