How can I get AKC German Shepherd puppy?

naclh2oDave · 07-30-2012, 12:16 PM

We are currently looking to get a German Shepherd puppy. We have found some year old and older ones as rescues on CL but I would like to find a breeder or rescue locally with quality pups. Any thoughts?

wareagle50 · 07-30-2012, 01:15 PM

My next door neighbor has a German Shepperd that they got from a breeder she works with, beautifull dog. I can get the name and info for you this afternoon.

WW2 · 07-30-2012, 01:23 PM

Are you planning on showing or breeding? If not then I would not worry about it having papers. If you are planning on those then get breeder information from the AKC. AKC has classifieds.

naclh2oDave · 07-30-2012, 01:42 PM

No plans except we just want a good dog. Not gonna show or anything. We have been pretty lucky with rescues in the past some of them with amazing stories attached. But our current shep came from a forum member as a 1yo and had some training already. That was great to have a dog with a head start and I was just hoping to find another with a good genetic lead.

I would like to know about your neighbor's breeder. Thanks.

markw4321 · 07-30-2012, 01:57 PM

AKC breeder search if you choose to go that way.

http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breed...?action=search

These people can probably help.

http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/gsd.htm

GSDC OF PENSACOLA
Joye Wachtel
4578 River Ranch Road.
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-8947

WW2 · 07-30-2012, 02:00 PM

You may want to check with local trainers then. Often times a trainer will have access to people who need to get rid of pets for varying reasons and they are pets they have already trained. May not get AKC but that won't really matter.

PensacolaEd · 07-30-2012, 02:12 PM

Whatever you do, do yourself a favor and make sure the breeder provides hip guarantees. Each parent should have hip certification from the Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), Hip Dysplasia is very common in German Shepherd Dogs (GSD). There's nothing worse that getting attached to a puppy then having to have him/her put down due to hip dysplasia.

I raised and showed GSD's for conformation and obedience when I lived in Hawaii. Best breed there is, in my mind.

Ed

KEITH58 · 07-30-2012, 02:13 PM

How is Akito doing? I haven't seen any pics lately on facebook. Hit me up and I can give you information for the same breeder if you would like.

naclh2oDave · 07-30-2012, 02:21 PM

I just called the number attached, Joyce no longer does any thing with the shepherds. Thanks though. Gonna keep looking.

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Originally Posted by markw4321

AKC breeder search if you choose to go that way.

http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breed...?action=search

These people can probably help.

http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/gsd.htm

GSDC OF PENSACOLA
Joye Wachtel
4578 River Ranch Road.
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-8947

naclh2oDave · 07-30-2012, 02:26 PM

Akito is in the truck with us right now. He is doing great! He is such a huge part of the family and is so tolerant of the kids. We are getting a puppy mainly for him. Once the kids go back to school we are afraid that he will be lonely.

We are on our way to Mobile to see a rescue shep and see if they get along. Not really counting on bringing that one home unless he is really clicks with us.

07-30-2012, 12:16 PM	#1
naclh2oDave SaltWaterDave Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 1,253	How can I get AKC German Shepherd puppy? We are currently looking to get a German Shepherd puppy. We have found some year old and older ones as rescues on CL but I would like to find a breeder or rescue locally with quality pups. Any thoughts? __________________

07-30-2012, 01:42 PM	#4
naclh2oDave SaltWaterDave Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 1,253	No plans except we just want a good dog. Not gonna show or anything. We have been pretty lucky with rescues in the past some of them with amazing stories attached. But our current shep came from a forum member as a 1yo and had some training already. That was great to have a dog with a head start and I was just hoping to find another with a good genetic lead. I would like to know about your neighbor's breeder. Thanks. __________________

07-30-2012, 02:26 PM	#10
naclh2oDave SaltWaterDave Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 1,253	Akito is in the truck with us right now. He is doing great! He is such a huge part of the family and is so tolerant of the kids. We are getting a puppy mainly for him. Once the kids go back to school we are afraid that he will be lonely. We are on our way to Mobile to see a rescue shep and see if they get along. Not really counting on bringing that one home unless he is really clicks with us. __________________

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07-30-2012, 01:15 PM	#2
wareagle50 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pensacola Posts: 203	My next door neighbor has a German Shepperd that they got from a breeder she works with, beautifull dog. I can get the name and info for you this afternoon.

07-30-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
WW2 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,243	Are you planning on showing or breeding? If not then I would not worry about it having papers. If you are planning on those then get breeder information from the AKC. AKC has classifieds.

07-30-2012, 01:57 PM	#5
markw4321 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,956	AKC breeder search if you choose to go that way. http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breed...?action=search These people can probably help. http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/gsd.htm GSDC OF PENSACOLA Joye Wachtel 4578 River Ranch Road. Milton, FL 32583 (850) 623-8947

07-30-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
WW2 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,243	You may want to check with local trainers then. Often times a trainer will have access to people who need to get rid of pets for varying reasons and they are pets they have already trained. May not get AKC but that won't really matter.

07-30-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
PensacolaEd Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,499	Whatever you do, do yourself a favor and make sure the breeder provides hip guarantees. Each parent should have hip certification from the Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), Hip Dysplasia is very common in German Shepherd Dogs (GSD). There's nothing worse that getting attached to a puppy then having to have him/her put down due to hip dysplasia. I raised and showed GSD's for conformation and obedience when I lived in Hawaii. Best breed there is, in my mind. Ed

07-30-2012, 02:13 PM	#8
KEITH58 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 72	How is Akito doing? I haven't seen any pics lately on facebook. Hit me up and I can give you information for the same breeder if you would like.

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