Anybody raise or sell German Shepards?

[87natl]

Love Shepards. Had one as a kid that could herd cattle. And I'm not kidding. We came back to the farm one time tha the cattle had gotten out thru a hole in the gate, couldn't even see the herd. My gramps says "Jake, go get em!" Half an hour later, here come the cattle being run right back thru that hole in the fence with Jake nipping at their heels. AWESOME!

Jake was eventually hit by a car on a country road and I cried like a little girl.

Had a pup right after I got married and moved into a new neighborhood. Jerry Lee was about 60 pounds, headed for an EASY 100. Somebody came by one day in a pickup, and made a comment to me about what a nice dog that ws, did I wnt to sell him? I said no. 2 days later I come home to find JL gone from the yard (chain link fenced). Sumbitch stole him!

There was a girl I dated that worked in a veterinary clinic. They took in a dog that had been found running around on a construction site, people had been throwing rocks at it and busted out one of his front fangs. This ws a 120 pound shepard. She adopted him, and that dog was cool as hell, and VERY protective of her. One time her brother came over and made an agressive move towards her to wrestle with her, just screwing around, and that dog had that boy on the ground in a half a second, pinned, and looked back up at her as if to say "should I kill him?"

Shepards are absolutely bad ass. And can be a GREAT addition to your home security! Knowing that you've got one at home protecting your wife is pure peace of mind.

 

[rmar]

A shepards natural instinct is to heard. Its in the breed.
I've seen mine circle up my grandson, no nipping at his heels though.
The one I had growing up, you didn't even want to spank me in front of him.
Witch happened quite often. The one I have now my wife says she afraid to operate the microwave in front of her for the fear she will learn how to use it.

When this one gets a little older, we are going for 2 of them.(pups)
God help us.

 

[6APPEAL]

I had shepards growing up, but have had siberian huskies since getting married.
John

 

[RACEBUICKS]

I have a male and female (not related) and its only a matter of time before we have german shepard pups. Both were thourobreds but no papers were ever done on them. (and I dont want to either) We only want on pup so the rest will be givin away. Im only here in Topeka so the trip is easy for you. If you want one (when its time)let me know

I will try to post a picture of the two of them this weekend

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

I have a male and female (not related) and its only a matter of time before we have german shepard pups. Both were thourobreds but no papers were ever done on them. (and I dont want to either) We only want on pup so the rest will be givin away. Im only here in Topeka so the trip is easy for you. If you want one (when its time)let me know

I will try to post a picture of the two of them this weekend

Sounds GREAT! Post away!

Remember I bought an 86 GN in Topeka a couple years ago from a Mike He lived by the military base.

 

[RACEBUICKS]

Mike Tuttles GN He is a good friend of mine. I painted on that car for him right after he got it. It had been scratched by some jack ass so my shop repaired it.

 

[rgs455]

On our third one. They're a great dog and companion.

 

[rmar]

A dog and his boy

I would say a cheap way to watch your grandkids or your own. But she is more like security/alarm/protection.
She would get in the tub with him if I would let her.
What a great way to raise kids.

 

[Roc87]

Love Shepherds! My parents bought our first one when I was about 16, he got along really well with the 3 of us, NOBODY else. I found Samson (That's him on the deck) at the german shepherd rescue, only had him for 3 years, lost him to cancer he wasn't even 5 years old, the most gentle giant I'd ever seen! He was about 150# and I only saw him show his teeth at one salesman. After my parents lost Baron, also to cancer, they found Shyloh (the bathing beauty! She spends more time in the pool than anyone, just stays at the top two steps) She's a real sweetheart. I'm still looking for another, but there's no chance of replacing Samson!

 

[turbov6joe]

Ever consider a Malinois? If your looking for a dog to train there is none better. All your top KNPV, French Ring, Mondio Ring, etc.... all use mali's. Shorter coat, less sheding. High drive. This breeder has an excellent Malinois program but won't have pups available for sometime later in 2008.

They breed working dogs that are born and raised in a happy, STABLE family (drug free, natural diet) environment and introduced to other dogs, cats, horses, etc... Very stable and reliable breeding program. If your not in a hurry and wan't a quality dog consider this kennel. Not to mention a puppy mali is one of the most adorable creatures you will ever see. Very similar to a GS but smaller and full of them selves with high ball drive and a willingness to protect, train and please.

Browse the website. You will find her training and environment for her dogs second to none. The fact that they don't have litters every month shows that they are very prowd of their breeding program and breed quality not quantity. She works with Leerburg kennels as well. It always amazes me that someone would purchase a daily driver car that will last 4-5 years in a week. Then look for a dog that will bring them a 100 times more joy and protect their family with it's life without really doing their homework and research.

Kaiserhaus Kennels

I couldn't agree with this statment more! I spent 8 years in the military in a MWD program and got to see first hand a lot of the problems with the sheps. Since then the good bloodlines have been watered down and jacked with so much it's VERY hard to find a good quality dog that's not predisposed to displasia and all of the other problems with the breed. I currently handle a Malinois as a police service dog (PSD). Jonas is a dual purpose dog that was imported from Amsterdam (sp?) back in 2001. IMO the only way to get a good Malinois is to buy out of PSD stock or import one yourself...if that's even possible. Right now one of my K9 buddies is training up a female that his PSD sired and I plan to breed my dog to this bitch when she is around 2 or so. Eventually after I retire in 11 more years I plan to start a Malinois breeding program to supply agencies here in the midwest with top notch high drive dogs. If you want a high speed dog that's about as smart as they get, you can't go wrong with this breed. They look a lot like a Shep with less of the problems and maintenance. Good luck to ya!

 

[BLACK6PACK]

Had my first one from when I was born untill I was
13 solid white 100 lbs. male.

This is my new baby. Had her for 6yrs.now.
She is very mean. My grandson does everything but ride her.

From the pics I think she is Grumpy's dogs sister

And they make good babysetters.
Get one from a breader not a puppy mill and in 2 yrs.
she or he will be the boss of your house if you let them.
And they are always smarter then you think.

Doood, I think you got ripped off! The left ear of your dog is on backwards!! Might want to have that looked at! :wink:

 

[rmar]

Nah, we got her like that so you or anyone else can't sneak
up on her.

 

[JC Turbo]

Malinois are very high energy dogs. The neighboring police dept to our has one and he is a handful! Hopefully I will have a K9 soon. Here are some of the local police dogs in my area.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAL6jAhjYUI[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGQQjQqrGzs[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Roc87]

JC, I don't know who's having a better time, the dogs, or the trainers
Thanks for posting the vids, oh and good luck with the new partner

 

[RobG]

Our kids...

All 4 came from the same kennel near Rockford, the two sables(Reese & Remi) are litter mates. The black ones (Sage & Ubu) have the same father. They are from the Eastern German working lines. They are 3 and under. Remi has a couple of titles in Obediance and Agility. Ubu and Sage are almost ready for the show ring themselves. These guys are our kids, my wife had 2 when we got together & I have 2 myself. Our GSD's have great temperments and are extremely intelligent and love their very active lifestyle. With good training and lots of attention you couldn't ask for a better or more loyal companion

 

[RobG]

Hi, This is Telah, Rob G's wife. Just to let you know that we got our shepherds from Lynnwood Kennels. I also have gotten word that our sable girls brother has been returned to the kennel he would be 3 years old and grew up with kids. If you are interested I can get you more info. They also have a web site Lynnwoodkennels.com

Telah G

 

[Roc87]

Hi, This is Telah, Rob G's wife. Just to let you know that we got our shepherds from Lynnwood Kennels. I also have gotten word that our sable girls brother has been returned to the kennel he would be 3 years old and grew up with kids. If you are interested I can get you more info. They also have a web site Lynnwoodkennels.com

Telah G

I'd be there to get him tomorrow if he were any closer . Is he also sable? Seeing the four of your "kids" in that little wooden plane give testament to how well trained they must be, its hard enough to get a decent picture of just one or two, but to have 4 sit still long enough for you is incredible

 

[turbov6joe]

Malinois are very high energy dogs. The neighboring police dept to our has one and he is a handful! Hopefully I will have a K9 soon. Here are some of the local police dogs in my area.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAL6jAhjYUI[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGQQjQqrGzs[/YOUTUBE]

They are indeed a high drive handful of fur...but damn good bad guy stoppers when need be! Are those civilians watching your apprehension training? My Sheriff has a strict policy that NO civilians watch our bite work...PERIOD! Hell I wanted my wife to watch training one time and he said no way no how. This is my first Mal and I will have no other breed for a PSD. There is no doubt that my hairy gator is a man stopper...matter of fact I have a hard time finding agitators to catch him. He's ripped one Deputy's shoulder out of its socket, bit my Sergeant in the temple and lip during a track with a bite at the end, took another agitators finger near plumb off, caught another guy in the nap of his neck, and numerous other "superficial" wounds that we treat as "poor timing" events....he's kick ass to say the least!! I hate to brag but he's a real bad ass and everyone in the 3 state area around here knows it...I got lucky with this one. Cheers!

 

[RobG]

I'd be there to get him tomorrow if he were any closer . Is he also sable? Seeing the four of your "kids" in that little wooden plane give testament to how well trained they must be, its hard enough to get a decent picture of just one or two, but to have 4 sit still long enough for you is incredible

He's a sable as well and belonged to a state trooper. The guy is getting divorced so he gave up the dog Not sure how he could do that to a 3 year old dog he's had since it was a puppy but we're going to try and find him a good home that he deserves.

 

[JC Turbo]

My Sheriff has a strict policy that NO civilians watch our bite work...PERIOD! Hell I wanted my wife to watch training one time and he said no way no how.

The guys in the background are off duty officers and trainers. I don't know what their policy is as far as civilians watching the training. I'm putting the bite suit on again in february for a demonstration. I have taken bites from the Malinois and the Shepherd. The Malinois has a much harder bite for sure! How about a pic of your dog?