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German Shepard Breeders.

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  • #52
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,052 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    VonVix wrote: »
    Had a look at their page and all I see is puppies, puppies, puppies. No mention of parents other than their name, no mention of health tests, no mention of temperament, no mention of them competing in any form. DM clear? Hip/elbow scores? Etc? No mention of lineage beyond the parents.

    Looks like just another backyard breeder trying to capitalize on covid19.

    I’d agree - I think I’ve counted 3 litters since April. Also their FB is in the Shopping and retail section which would put me off!


  • #53
    murfler
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭murfler


    Thanks guys for feedback, I FB messaged them and they said pups fully registered IKC/Fido, vaccinated and chipped. If you scroll through there Facebook page you can see their dogs winning prizes at shows etc. The lady also sent me pictures of parents hib/elbow scores.


  • #54
    Cherry Blossom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Yeah I’ve gone back to January and counted 4 litters. There are photos of four adult dogs around May. Horribly deformed frog-dogs. Winning in shows is not what I’d be looking for in a GSD I’m afraid. They are certainly churning out pups.


  • #55
    Springwell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭Springwell


    murfler wrote: »
    Thanks guys for feedback, I FB messaged them and they said pups fully registered IKC/Fido, vaccinated and chipped. If you scroll through there Facebook page you can see their dogs winning prizes at shows etc. The lady also sent me pictures of parents hib/elbow scores.

    Winning prizes.....depends on how many there are in the class. The first Show I saw their results from, I checked the results. 1st of 1 entry. 2nd of 2 entries....

    Certainly you can only show against what is entered but be aware that there is only a handful of long coat GSDs showing in the country. That being said the judge can withhold awards if the exhibit is very poor.

    The facebook page puts me off though, four litters this year is not what you'd expect from well thought out breeding plans to improve the breed and retain a new dog for their lines.....


  • #56
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,772 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Just be aware too that IKC registration is not a guarantee of quality, nor does it pretend to be. It is simply a paper record that shows the parentage and lineage of the dog concerned.
    Many puppy farmed pups are IKC registered. The IKC does not vet people who want to register pups.


  • #57
    murfler
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭murfler


    OK thanks for that, yes winning a one horse race not so impressive. Could anyone point me to a good breeder? I have a well bred 8 year old gsd bitch and would love to get a pup to learn from her I am located in Kilkenny but don't mind travelling. Looking for a family dog as I have a 3 and 7 year old kid. I would love a long haired bitch


  • #58
    murfler
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭murfler


    murfler wrote: »
    OK thanks for that, yes winning a one horse race not so impressive. Could anyone point me to a good breeder? I have a well bred 8 year old gsd bitch and would love to get a pup to learn from her I am located in Kilkenny but don't mind travelling. Looking for a family dog as I have a 3 and 7 year old kid. I would love a long haired bitch
    Dad and granddad


  • #59
    murfler
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭murfler


    murfler wrote: »
    Dad and granddad

    Dad and Grandad


  • #60
    Cherry Blossom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    murfler wrote: »
    OK thanks for that, yes winning a one horse race not so impressive. Could anyone point me to a good breeder? I have a well bred 8 year old gsd bitch and would love to get a pup to learn from her I am located in Kilkenny but don't mind travelling. Looking for a family dog as I have a 3 and 7 year old kid. I would love a long haired bitch

    We are not advocating people buying pets at the moment due to Covid restrictions as per the sticky at the top of the forum so we can’t allow posts asking where to source pets at the moment. I will say that very few reputable breeders are breeding at the minute. Currently you are not supposed to leave your home county.
    murfler wrote: »
    Dad and granddad

    Can you seriously not see the state of the back legs on those dogs? It’s horrific.


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  • #61
    [Deleted User]
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    murfler wrote: »
    Dad and Grandad

    Aw no, those poor dogs. That's hard to look at. I recommend asking about reputable breeders again after all this covid business has passed. You won't find one now and you certainly haven't found one there.


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