I need breeder help...

**gemini9961** · 11-15-2005, 02:01 PM

My Dad is wanting to get a GSD. He had one when I was little and now that my brother and I are out of the house and it's just him and my Mom, he is wanting to get another dog. I have talked to him about rescue and they are interested and we have a GSD rescue group local to where we live. My question is this....I am also looking at breeders for them. My parents would be interested as well in buying from a breeder BUT as well all know on here I need to find a reputable, responsible breeder. I have found some online but I am not all too familar with understanding all the certifications. I need some help in finding a good breeder. I know you guys are the best possible help I can find. The area would need to be in Florida. Post on here or PM any websites you can find in FL. Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

Amber

**Jessika** · 11-15-2005, 02:03 PM

If your parents are OK with getting one from a rescue, why pursue looking into breeders??

**gemini9961** · 11-15-2005, 02:04 PM

They want to explore everything.

Here is one website I found.

**Jessika** · 11-15-2005, 02:05 PM

Well my recommendation would be, regardless of any breeders you find, give them a call and ask to visit their house/kennel to see where the pups live and the conditions they live in and how they're treated. Also DO NOT be afraid to ask ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL. A good, reputable breeder will be more than happy to answer ANY question you can think of and will answer with no problem and never be offended

**.sarah** · 11-15-2005, 02:36 PM

I'm not experienced with the titles that are usually in GSDs pedigrees, so I'm not sure about that. You do want to look for inbreeding or linebreeding. If it exists in the pedigrees, ask them why the dogs were bred that way. If they don't have a good, solid answer then be wary. Even if they themselves didn't breed the dogs they should know everything about their dogs' pedigrees. I'd type more but I really shouldn't even be on PT now ...

**Giselle** · 11-15-2005, 09:03 PM

I disagree. Some people have qualms with linebreeding, but my breeder linebreeds three generations back. As long as the breeder has a firm grasp of genetics and has extensive knowledge of the lineage and the dogs are of exceptional quality (and completely free of genetic maladies), then there should be no problem with line/inbreeding. I guarantee you that all the top show dogs are in some way shape or form quite inbred

I'll PM you with the rest of the info.
Edited to add: I'm not so sure I like the breeder you just posted. There aren't any significant red flags, per se, but she does tend to focus on why you should buy their puppies and it disappoints me to see that she has just one non-import sire who isnt championed....Whatever. Some breeders focus more on Sch. rather than conformation.