I Am A German Shepherd Dog Puppy
I Am Yours?
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As with any major decision you must make it is important that the whole family unit make the decision concerning the ownership of a German Shepherd Dog. Once you and the family have agreed to extend their family to include a German Shepherd it is time to begin your search. Finding German Shepherd Puppies for sale is the easy part. They are a dime a dozen, however, Puppies bred for quality that will become good, sound, and healthy family companions is quite a bit more difficult.
Any person that has a female and allows her to have puppies can call themselves a breeder. Every Shepherd puppy you may be considering is because of a breeder. Make sure they are responsible breeders. Quality Shepherd breeders seldom will be found by searching the local newspaper. They also do not advertise the cost of purchasing a German Shepherd.
There Are Only Two Types Of German Shepherd Dog Breeders…….
1: Knowledgeable and Responsible
2: Unknowledgeable and Irresponsible
You should always stay away from the second type of breeder. Be sure to ask Questions! Questions! Questions!
Ask for references from prior purchasers of German Shepherd Puppies. Check out their facilities. Remember that generally good quality breeders are not in the breeding business for money. They are in it for the betterment of the breed itself. This type of German Shepherd Dog breeder is always willing to stand behind their dogs with suitable health certificates and they will only breed two dogs after they have been medically tested for genetic health problems.
They will almost always take back any German Shepherd puppy that does not live up to the standards of the buyer. Breeders understand genetics -- so they don't breed two German Shepherds that are too closely-related. Be sure that the same name does not appear on both sides of the pedigree and both dogs should have excellent temperaments.
If you want to fully understand why you should not breed closely related dogs you may read: Pure Breed dogs vs. Mixed Breed Dogs. By author: Phyllis DeGioia.
Breeders that advertise Over-sized or Extra Large Framed German Shepherd Dogs are advertising trouble. German Shepherds have been bred to be medium/large sized dog by breed standards. Between 22”-26” at the withers and an average weight between 65# to 110# is the normal range allowances. Remember, the heavier and larger the Shepherd the more likely you are to run the risks of poor physical health. These dogs were never bred to be Huge!
Puppies don’t come from an assembly line. Every litter from every breeder is different. It is the breeder’s skill, knowledge, and experience’s that has taught them how to select bloodlines and the parent dogs, that will help to improve and assure the German Shepherd Dog Puppy will remain true to its breed. The handling of the puppies until they reach the age of going off to their new homes will have the utmost importance in the way in which your puppy turns out.
Responsible, knowledgeable breeders of German Shepherd Dog Puppies can give other responsible, knowledgeable puppy breeders as references. They do not just give you the names of satisfied owners that may quite possibly know less than you do. Instead they offer you an opportunity to speak to previous customers that have purchased their German Shepherd Puppies from them and are willing to share their experiences, good and bad with you. Please consider your breeder carefully because any decision you make to purchase from them can encourage them to continue breeding poor quality German Shepherd Dogs.
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