i have a question how do u know a great breeder or a bad breeder - Page 3

In addition to what I commented on above, I would like to add that:
 
In general - I believe that GSDs don't make the best pet dogs.
 
For example, in my case, when people see one of my mature, well trained, well behaved, 'good looking' (proud mom) dogs, they think "I want one of those", believing that it is a result of the breed and not all the hard work that went into it. They want a puppy that will automatically turn out like that. And one thing I know for sure is that they will not. I always say, that "intelligent dogs learn easily BUT are very difficult to train". Mine seem to be always trying to figure out how to outthink me...
 
Sound mind and good temperament dogs will make a good family dog, loyal and protective BUT always a GSD, i.e. requiring owners who are good experienced handlers keeping them under control at all times. In my experience, most dog owners desirous of a good pet would be better suited with an 'easier going' breed.

I have to disagree that German Shepherds do not make good pets. Me and my 83 year old mother was talking about this today. My mother has 5 German Shepherds, ranging from 3 years old to 13 years old. My mom has NO issues with any of them, she lives alone (I am just down the driveway). She is very well protected and sometimes she says she thinks the dogs worry to much about her health and won't leave her alone. And does it matter what breed of dog you are breeding,would you sell one to anyone that was not going to properly train or care for any dog. And where do the dogs that are bred for working homes that are not sold supposed to go? That is why I feel ALL shepherds should be capable of not only being fit to work, but they should also be able to "fit" in a home. A RESPONSIBLE OWNER IS A RESPONSIBLE OWNER. It is the duty of the breeder to find responsibble owners

Kitka3478,

GSD make wonderful pets for the right people. Both me and my hubby think that our GSDs are the best pets we ever had. I have two little boys - 5 and 4, two cats and we all live in 'perfect' harmony. My heart grows when I see my boys with my dogs, my heart grows when I see my dogs gently approaching my cats and licking them...
 
They are the biggest, fuzziest Teddy Bears at home BUT they are always going to be GSDs for anybody else.
 
Too many people buy GSDs for the wrong reasons. And too many breeders fail in selling the right pups to the right people. I agree that it's breeders responsibility to find right owners however I've heard my share of untruth from buyers... One of the reasons why I wouldn't want to be responsible for several litters a year...

Jersey Girl, I just want to add to what others have said here. Even the best breeders who do everything possible to ensure they produce well-bred, healthy, well-balanced, talented, athletic, intelligent pups will sometimes produce pups with defects. That is just life-nothing is perfect. BUT, a good breeder will try to make things right when this happens.

Based on your story, your breeder was clearly a "bad breeder" from start to finish. She made false claims about herself and her dogs, plus she turned the other way and shifted blame when one of her pups had a defect.  I feel really bad for you and what happened to your dog.  I hope that you are able to find a good breeder and that your next pup will be very healthy and bring you much happiness.

i honestly agree with everyone i do understand that u will have good breeders out there and that sometimes happens i am not nocking that at all i am just truly upset from wat willow valley german shepherds did to me and when i explained to her about the problems that were happening to justice she clearly bad mouthed me and blamed me for everything and i truly didn't do anything rong i loved my dog and took care of him he ment everything to me and now since i don't have him anymore now its just hard for me and i dont' trust some breeders i know not all breeders are bad i didnt' say that at all i am really thankful to have the best breeders out there that care about their dogs and take very great care of them and care about their health those breeders i am greatful for and happyy about them i just don't like the breeders that are all about money and the breeder igot justice from really hurt me and all she cares about is money and not her dogs health nor the ppl that she sells her dogs too. I am truly devistated about what happend to me i really am i know that it happends sometimes but for her not caring makes it even worse for me.


Also Niesa i have to agree with Kitkat german shepheds truly do make great family companions as well as pets i have been brought up with german shepherds all my life and love them they win my heart there is no other breed that really does i do understand what u mean by german shepherds should be with owners that know wat they are doing bcs of certain things i do understand that and ur right but i also agree with kitkatt german shepherds should be with responsible owners and ones that know the breed before they get them and if they are going to have one just they should know everything about them and know that they have to be trained the right way and things like that but i truly love german shepherds there is no breed out there for me.

kitkatt i tried to imbox u but it says that u blocked me i hope i didnt' say anything or do anything rong i hope ur not angry with me, if i said anything rong i am sry i was just saying about willow valley german shepherds i hate wat she did to me and i dont want that to happen to anyone else. thank u everyone for ur advice tho i truly apperciate it.

i forgot also that im sry for the message earlier if i said anything rong or offended anyone i wans't trying to do that please let me know if i did and if i did i am truly sry i hope everyone is having a good day and if it is really hot were everyone is i hope everyone is being really careful

Maybe my inbox is full,I have a bunch from my sister I don't want to delete

maybe i am not sure whats rong i got ur 2 messages but everytime i try to reply to them it tells me this user has blocked u from sending his or her messages to them so i don't know what happend or why it is doing this, sometimes technology gets me very angry it doesn't like to work right

Jersey Girl 22, is the PM you are responding to, the same exact, kitkat3478? Or just plain ol' kitkat or another variation?

it is the same email address she is able to email me in the pm but it isn't letting me send her an email i don't know why it claims, that she blocked me or w.e. but the thing is she didn't block me it isn't letting me send her any emails and we don't know why