Thinking about getting a puppy

[thefuzz]

Not trying to piss anyone off here, but I too purchase from a breeder.

Nothing wrong with pound puppies, I just have certain desires in my dog, and prefer to know that I have a better shot at getting those few things if I buy.

My next one will either be another English, or a non shedding, something like a labradoodle. Either way I will inspect the breeders like crazy and play with both the mother and father before leaving a deposit.

[Zaximus]

I have a GSD, she's a great one. Just be prepared for shedding, and a ton of it. She's not even long haired and it's terrible, but worth it. So smart, they learn without you even training, they just pick up on it. There is nothing wrong with a pound pup, but I've had 2 pure-bred GSD's in my life and if something works, you don't change it up.

[Ja Rhule]

My fiancé and I decided to get 2 dogs. Purebred German Shepherd puppy and we also decide to adopt another dog. We came by animal shelter and we saw this very sweet german shepherd mix by name Connor. He was very laid back so we asked one of the volunteers if we can interact with him. When they brought Connor to us, he pee'd on the floor the second he saw us. When I tried to pat him, he pee'd on the floor again. He also is not good with other dogs so we had to say no to Connor. We will go back to Shelter this week.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

I have a GSD, she's a great one. Just be prepared for shedding, and a ton of it. She's not even long haired and it's terrible, but worth it. So smart, they learn without you even training, they just pick up on it. There is nothing wrong with a pound pup, but I've had 2 pure-bred GSD's in my life and if something works, you don't change it up.

my lord..the 4 cats I have combined do not shed as much as my GSD mix..she's totally worth it though..I just have to sweep more :)

[Scrumtrilescent]

Hello....my name is Indy and I'm a 10 month old golden shepherd....and I just started shedding. :(

[Mrs Pantherfan]

Hello....my name is Indy and I'm a 10 month old golden shepherd....and I just started shedding. :(

awww he's so cute!

[Scrumtrilescent]

Sweetest dog...too smart sometimes...and he's all in once piece again. I have some pics of his "predicament" from December, but that's a long post that I don't feel like writing right now.

[Ja Rhule]

Got a call today from the breeder and he informed that puppies were born. I drove almost 2 hours to give my down deposit. I will be the first one to pick from the litter. I met papa dog and saw mama dog and the 2 day old puppies. Mamma looked very exhausted, watching over adorable little puppies.

Here's papa dog

and here's mama dog

Will be picking my puppy in 4 weeks and I'll be able to take it home in 8 weeks. Exciting times.

[Hawk]

fun times!

[sunbunny]

You should have taken baby pics!

[Ja Rhule]

Breeder will post pics of new pups on his facebook soon. Ill post em here as soon as I see em.

[CatofWar]

Just saw the thread. I got my pup from a breeder in Polkton that strictly breeds working dogs. They also offer protection training. By boy turned 3 in December. They are smart and will test your nerves. Spend as much time with the pup as you can. Mine as fully house trained in 3 days and knew all basic commands at 9 weeks.

http://imgur.com/HJyQurO

Doing some work when he was a pup

[Ja Rhule]

That's awesome! My fiance and I are super excited. Training will be everything first few weeks.

[ladypanther]

Are you going to get male or female pup? If male, I suggest the name LUKE.