I need breeder help...

**ESS-lover** · 11-17-2005, 08:30 AM

I have had White Alsatians (White Shepherds). I love GSDs and they can be a good companion if they are socialized and exercised.

I don't know of a breeder in FL but the owner of Cowboy's Obedience School (Dog Sense) has about 6-8 of them. All the staff is involved in rescue. Kirby Hill (the owner) has CH GSDs and many of the staff have GSDs also-- call there at 301-340-8766 and either one of the trainers or he will be able to refer you to a reputable breeder or even set you up with a rescue rep in your area. You can tell them I referred you (Cowboy's Mom - Sandy).

And also ask him about obedience schools in your area (all staff there is into obedience trials and showing too).

**IRescue452** · 11-17-2005, 09:24 AM

Wow that Jerland's is a huge kennel. The dogs look sound. Too much of a slope in the backline though. Do you think all the litters have four pups, except for two that had five? Weird to me. The Hunt's kennel shows how the parents are certified on the puppy page. They have certificates in Schutzhund and obedience. They have one litter planned for November, December, and January already! Wow! Thats a lot of litters for a reputable breeder. Especially since they only have three females. Honestly, I'd look at the rescues. The Tampa Bay GSD Rescue has some pups right now, and lots of young adults.

**gemini9961** · 11-17-2005, 11:48 AM

THANKS for all the wonderful info. I will defnitely be sharing all of this with my parents. I guess it's now to the point where they might have to go outside of Florida to find a pup from a reputable and responsible breeder. I will try to keep everyone updated on the progress of my search. Thanks again so much.

**Pit Chick** · 11-17-2005, 01:16 PM

Use this as a guide for filtering out the good and bad breeders:

http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Fair/1901/chart.html

**.sarah** · 11-17-2005, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Pit Chick

Use this as a guide for filtering out the good and bad breeders:

http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Fair/1901/chart.html

Wow, that is a wonderful guide!

**gemini9961** · 11-17-2005, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Pit Chick

Use this as a guide for filtering out the good and bad breeders:

http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Fair/1901/chart.html

I love it, I will have to have all of this info to show my parents. Talked to my Mom today and have gotten through to her about BYB's, now have to work on my Dad and this is an excellent tool.