It's been a year since my other dog died,she was a sheperd mix and the best dog you could ask for,I would like a real one but breeders in my area charge about $1000,are they worth it or should I just get another heinz 57?
2007-03-26 01:28:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Tough one. I have both a mixed breed and a pure breed. Both are great dogs. You don't necessarily have to go to a breeder to get a pure bred GSD unless you want one with papers. If you are just looking for a family pet and not a dog to show, There are quite a few pure bred GSD's that are available to adopt on Petfinders.
2007-03-26 01:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get another mix in a heartbeat. I had a mix German Shepard and loved him so. Had to put downabout 2 months ago from Kidney Failure. He was 12 years old and we never had a problem with hip displasia (Germans usually get) The Vet said that purbreds get more then mixed breeds. Answer to your question....I think you should stick to the Heinze 57 Good Luck :) Theyare the best and cheaper through a Pet and Rescue or Humane Society. They will probably love you more then any other dog you chose.
2007-03-29 20:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by T G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not care about showing or working the dog I would jut get another mixed breed, any dog can make a great dog when it has been trained and socialized. If you really want a GSD and do not want to spend that kind of money you could always look into GSD rescue.
http://www.nwk9.com/rescue.htm
http://www.gsdrescue.org/
If you do decide to buy one from a breeder you want to get one from a breeder that shows and/or works their dogs also you want to make sure that they can show you the parents OFA certification and that you are getting a health guarantee that is good for AT LEAST two years, anything less then two years is crap because for one thing you can not get certification for the hips and elbows until the dog is 24 months and most genetic or health problems that may arise usually come after the first year of the dog's life.
2007-03-26 02:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you want. If you are looking for something specific, then yes. If you want predictability and knowing what you will have in the future and you are looking for a purebred animal, go for it. The thing to watch out for and stay away from is the American shepherds and the German show lines that produce defective looking dogs and dogs without the true temperament of what a shepherd should be. Look at the WORKING lines of a breeder and get a dog that has stable nerves, rock solid temperament and excellent working drives. $1000 is NOT a lot of money to pay if you are looking for specifics. Puppies out of working lines imported from Europe cost about $2000-$2500. Good luck to you.
2007-03-26 01:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are planning on getting a Shepherd from a reputable breeder that titles and does the necessary health screenings on breeding animals then you are going to have to pay for it. Someone came to my home just yesterday with a 6 month old female that they say is import bred. They paid $200 for this dog as a young pup. They got what they paid for. She is not import bred. She is junk bred, plain and simple. The person that bred that litter registered this pup as a black and silver. Well, she is a poorly pigmented black and tan pup, with a level back and no shoulder layback. If you go for the cheapest Shepherd that you can find, you will be getting what you pay for.
2007-03-26 02:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heinz 57 is better
pure bred anything have genetic problems that you can't get away from ..Shepperd's have bad back leg joints and hip displatia
with a 57 they can be bred out and i have found any of my 57's have been the best dogs
2007-03-26 01:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by elite_women_rule_the_rock 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get whichever you please, but know that just because the dog is purebred does not mean at all that it is of quality.The only thing it means at all is that it is all one breed. If you want quality check the pedigree. If you are unsure why don't you just go get another mix. There will be no less love involved and maybe you can also save a life. Isn't that a pleasant thought.Hope you find a new friend.
2007-03-26 01:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Last time I checked registered German Shepard's were not near that high here in the midwest, unless you were getting one from Germany.
I had one several years ago, the absolute smartest dog I have ever owned, not to mention the most attached & loyal, loving dog I have known. Well worth it, yes but shop around & get a puppy you can bond with & form.
2007-03-26 01:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a quick trip to your local humane society and talk with the staff there. They know a great deal about all types of dogs and can not only tell you about them but show you "samples" of the different breeds.
I have a shelter dog who is my joy. Although I grew up with purebreds (boxers and St. Bernards), he's the best ever. Giving him a "forever home" has enriched my life.
When I found him, I also adopted his "brother", a purebred German Sheperd who was with me for only five months (he was 13, gentle, but died of spinal cancer) but who remains part of our family's story.
Whatever you decide, please also include such wonderful dogs on your "shopping list".
Good luck to you!
2007-03-26 01:46:25 · answer #9 · answered by MomBear 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
lengthy hair is nice but requires servicing and u have to grow this out for a long time
2017-02-26 22:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋