Is it possible to look at a pedigree of two parents and tell if the pups will be too much for a new handler? In my case, once I get to Germany, I want to get a pup and start training in schutzhund. I want a well balanced working dog that I can train and enjoy as part of the family. I do not want an extreme dog. If I am interested in a breeder over there, is it possible to look at the parents and their pedigrees to tell if these pups will be more than a new handler should get? Thanks in advance for your input.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Curtis,
I think your best bet would be to join a SchH club near base once you got to Germany and attend and learn *before* you got a dog. By showing the members that you're serious about learning and contributing to the club, they'll likely help send you to a reliable breeder for the type of dog you're looking for.
During the Bernhard Flinks seminar's, he commented several times that his club members were able to get BSP grade puppies for 600 Euro's.
It's a whole other ball gme once you're over there and can take your time looking for a puppy!
I appreciate the advice! That completely makes since, that once they see that I am commited, I am sure the people at the club will be more than happy to help me get a quality working dog. Thank you. I will spend my time researching a good club after I get my family and I settled in. I need to keep telling myself to slow down and don't rush into getting a pup. I will be patient!
Tracy Brown Webboard User Reg: 12-20-2004
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Will, is absolutely right. Joining a sch club and making friends with someone in the know, can save you a ton of money. Recently, I emailed and called for a price on a really nice working line puppy with a good pedigree. Got a price I thought was okay 900 euros plus shipping. The German foreign exchange student living next door laughed, he emailed and the price was 500 euro plus shipping. That's about a 500 dollar discount.
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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I got my puppy thru the club which gave me plenty of time to watch the Stud, bitch, and progeny from previous litters. I think I have a real good fit. So bone up on your German and join a club <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Are you serious? They were going to charge you more because they figured they could get one over on you? I would be upset! I really appreciate the information and advice. I will make sure I adhere to your input. I still would like to know the answer to my original question if someone could tell me. I am guessing the answer is yes, but I do not have much experience yet. I am really excited about moving to Germany!!! I will keep you all posted on how it goes once I get over there.
Tracy Brown Webboard User Reg: 12-20-2004
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Curtis, I think it was more me being in America. They know Americans will pay a premium that fellow countryman will not pay. There are a few more headaches for them to ship a dog internationally. Even at 900 Euros, plus shipping that's about what you would pay a reputable breeder here.
I don't think you can look at a pedigree and see if a pup will be too much. Even if you get to see and test the puppies, you might catch a strong puppy on a sleepy day. Will is right join a club, get some experience. Find someone who can mentor you. You will gain experience in training and have a network of friends to help you. This will let you pick a better pup and not worry if it is too much dog. If you are serious about joining a sch club. I don't think there will be too many problems you and the training club can't handle.
Thank you Tracy. I can hardly wait to get there! I am excited to travel the country and see all the neat places and experience a new culture. I will do as you and Will suggest. I appreciate it.
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