How much do German Shepards cost?

Question

8 weeks?
2 years?

Answer 1

simple question, two VERY good answers! though long. the 20k 30k made me laugh unless you are importing a trained protection dog. my advice to you is simple....research, research, research, if you are looking into a breeder check at least 4 of them before you decide on one. do not go with back yard breeders. as stated in previous answer you will have more trouble than you are willing to deal with. if you are looking to adopt go on the web find local BREED rescues in your state and start calling them. they do a more thorough testing of the dogs they put up for adoption in most cases.costs of dogs from breeders range between $800-$1500 for puppy's if you want an adult dog and it is proven and has titles such as schutzhund the price will be higher. I have looked into local breed rescues of GSD's and they range in price from $250-$400 depending on the rescue.

Answer 2

A well bred German Shepherd puppy from a quality breeder who tests the breeding stock for genetic illness common to Shepherds and who AKC registers his stock will run you around $800-1000. Lots of breeders have older puppies and adults which may be cheaper (maybe they weren't able to show them due to a minor flaw, or they are retired breeding stock that needs a good home).

A German Shepherd puppy from the newspaper who's breeding stock is not tested for genetic illness, and may or may not be AKC Registered, will run from $200-400. Usually these breedings are a result from people breeding two random Shepherds with no thought as to conformation or tempermant. They usually make OK pets, though, although you may discover some genetic problems later in life, such as hip dysplasia.

You may be able to find a well bred AKC Registered adult Shepherd for under $200 if you look carefully in the newspaper. Lots of people need to give up their dogs for some reason or other, and their loss may just be your treasure. Be careful that you aren't adopting someone else's heartache, though. Make sure they are not giving it up due to behavioral issues (aggression, biting, etc).

You can always look in your local animal shelter, and if you are willing to check every day, you might be able to find a purebred Shepherd for under $100. There's no telling what kind of a life this dog may have had before it would up in the shelter, and you should be prepared to work through behavioral issues if you bring a shelter Shepherd home.

German Shepherd rescues have lot's of adult Shepherds and sometimes puppies who have already been tested for behavior issues, are usually purebred, and can be had for $100-200. Check under www.petfinder.org and search for German Shepherd Rescue. Be prepared to fill out a questionaire and prove to the rescue that you will provide a good home for the dog.

Good luck in your search!

Answer 3

You can go to the site below and see how much it costs on average to adopt from a German Shepherd Rescue. the one listed below is in Maryland.
Here is some things they had to say to be sure if you want to own a German shepherd.
Also, their site has good tips on picking out a German shepherd dog and how to stay away from those that may have health problems. Many do if not bred correctly.

Good Luck.

BEFORE YOU BUY THAT GERMAN SHEPHERD,
BE ABSOLUTELY SURE!!

Will you have a job or a task for the dog to do?
Do you plan to obedience train?
Are you a positive and capable alpha leader?
Do you mind shedding and brushing?
Do you want a territorially protective dog?
Will you mind that your dog doesn't welcome strangers?
Are you physically able to handle a 75-100 lb. dog?
Do you have the space and ability to exercise a large dog?

While a properly bred, trained, and groomed German Shepherd can make a splendid companion, this breed is not for everybody. In uncaring or abusive hands, a German Shepherd can be dirty, dangerous, overbearing, and annoying.

Most all-breed dog books will tell you that the German Shepherd is among the most intelligent and trainable of all dogs. That much is true. Their appearance is one of beauty, strength and nobility. What most books do not go on to say is that buying a German Shepherd without doing your homework can be a terrible mistake -- for you and for the dog.

German Shepherds are enormously popular and, as with any breed experiencing extreme popularity, they are frequently bred with no more thought than to satisfy demand. That means that with the exception of responsible breeders (and there ARE many caring and responsible breeders out there!) folks will breed two AKC registered German Shepherds together to produce puppies without any regard for temperament, suitability, or the presence of hereditary and congenital problems.

German Shepherds are extremely intelligent and if you do not give them direction in the form, first, of obedience training and later, in the form of instructions about daily routine and who is the boss in the household, guess what? They will move to assume the position of boss and make their own rules about what their "job" may be. You probably won't like it!

German Shepherds shed. Yes, even the ones that don't have long hair. Although the long-hairs with their softer, often porous, coats require more attention, ALL German Shepherds carry double coats that require raking and brushing during periods of shedding. Besides the heavy sheds, they drop a little hair 'year round, especially if kept indoors a majority of the time.

German Shepherds take their protective duties very seriously. That's not a bad thing, but it's also not something to go overboard in encouraging. A GSD that doesn't know when to shut up, which throws itself against the front door when visitors or delivery people arrive, or who fills your car with deafening volleys of barks at the sight of any other dog, cat, or person coming within four feet of your vehicle is not a pleasure to live with! Happy German Shepherd owners known how to set limits and begin socializing and obedience training early in puppyhood.

Your adult German Shepherd will always be *your* friend, but you can expect that he will not welcome the advances of others until he is introduced and discerns that you welcome the presence of another person. GSDs are not -- and will never be -- the lovers of humankind that Golden Retrievers are. In fact, they are notoriously aggressive with small dogs who are not family members.

While not all German Shepherds are enormous, many are because of the number of breeders fixated on "size" as a desirable attribute. And most are athletic, energetic animals especially when young. Don't bring a German Shepherd home if you don't have the room to adequately exercise this spirited dog or the physical ability to restrain one (the exception being if the dog has already been trained to act as a leader dog or some such to a physically disabled person).

After reading the above, you may be wondering just WHO is the sort of person who would enjoy owning a German Shepherd Dog:

1) Someone who wants to teach the sort of dog that loves to learn. Folks interested in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, agility, therapy, and other work will find a willing partner in the German Shepherd Dog.

2) Someone who admires a big dog and has the physical ability to handle it.

3) Someone confident and able to provide direction without being abusive; someone who will communicate clearly that they are in charge.

4) Someone who is not "house proud" and does not mind the grooming and exercise involved in keeping a coated, energetic dog.

5) Someone who appreciates a protective dog who may intimidate strangers.

6) Someone who is willing to accept that there are both pros and cons to owning any dog and that the German Shepherd -- despite its traditionally glowing press -- is not the perfect dog for everyone.

(This being the case, we at MAGSR can tell you that there are GSDs who do not have a protective bone in their bodies, some that are, to be honest, not the sharpest crayon in the box, or some who would rather sleep on the couch all day then doing anything physical. But they are the exception. Please keep the typical GSD in mind when deciding if one is right for your family. It only takes one time for your GSD to show you all his GSD colors and make you regret the decision. Please don't put your new dog in this kind of position, particularly a rescue dog who has been through so much already. We don't just want to find our dogs a home, we want them to find the right home!)

Good luck is finding the dog that is right for you. Please realize that it may not be a German Shepherd Dog

Dedicated to the Memory of SUSHI OF HIDDEN FOREST
Loved by Peter & Becky McGovern ([e-mail]) of Portland, Oregon 1985-1999

Reproduced by consent of Becky McGovern for MAGSR.org

Click here for information on health concerns common to the GSD.

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CLICK HERE to complete the Adoption Application.

Answer 4

very long hair is nice but requires upkeep and u have to grow it out for a long time

Answer 5

It's all merely a matter of personal preference. I have short hair and guys just like it. And i prefer a guy with short hair over a person with long hair because long tresses tends to make guys look as well girly.

Answer 6

more or less than 20-30 thousand. it also depends