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#207943 - 08/30/08 01:42 PM
searching for new family member
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steve thiele
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Registered: 08/28/08
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JUST STARTED THE SEARCH FOR A NEW GSD FOR OUR FAMILY. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON A YOUNG DOG OR PUP WITH GOOD NERVES AND TEMPERMENT. THIS WAS THE FIRST PLACE I WOULD START.
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#208002 - 08/31/08 07:48 AM
Re: searching for new family member
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Mike Arnold
Registered: 07/09/04
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Mr. Thiele,
This is not in the general arena of your question but it is just outside the area... I think.
I have [now] four GSDs. One I bought from a reputable breeder [Max], one I bought from a hmmmm 'breeder' [Freya], and two I adopted from the GSD rescue. The two obtained from the breeders came with the AKC stuff.
My highest drive dog is a german [I got the 'pinks' when I adopted her] originally named Kleo von der Konigsgarde, but re-named by me 'Brio' - and a rescue.
My latest [this past week] started out as a foster and almost instantly blended with the pack to the point where I adopted her after three days. She is about 10 months of age, no papers, perfect, huge enthusiasm, an immediate family member. I named her Kai, after Natasha Kai of the US Women's Soccer Team, for her drive.
My point... You can buy dogs from a breeder and most probably get a great dog, or at least one you can return [read reputable breeder] - I have two who I wouldn't give up for anything. Or you could go to a rescue and look around and see if there was one who might be the young dog or pup who seems to have good nerves and temperment - I have two of them too I wouldn't give up for anything.
The dogs are balanced - or seem to be - enthusiastic, no wimps, and wonderful additions to the family. In truth you can't tell what dog came from where [except maybe for Brio].
Lots of resources, lots of places to get a dog, and the objective is to find the right dog - I think.
Two cents.
Don't overlook a rescue as a valuable resource for a good dog.
Edited by Mike Arnold (08/31/08 07:52 AM)
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