The job of dog breeders is complex, not only are they responsible for caring for the animals they must also find suitable breeding stock. Many breeders will assist other dog owners in this pursuit as well, so if you have a registered pedigreed German shepherd you would like to breed, you will want to find the best dog breeder to assist you. If you have never done this before you may be a little lost on the process, here are a few tips to help you along the way.
The first and simplest solution to your dilemma is to inquire with the various pedigree dog clubs across the nation. In this country the foremost club is AKC or the American Kennel Club, this is an organization with strict rules and connection to many German shepherd breeders across the US. Dogs with this type of registration have to be certified and many times have fantastic pedigrees. One thing is certain these are not mixed breed or poor quality dogs. In addition to AKC, there are a few smaller dog breed associations you could check with.
Referrals from friends and neighbors are another great way to find reputable German shepherd breeders. Honestly, you can never really know how good a breeder is until you have built a relationship; however, referrals can help weed out the bad apples. Neighbors, friends, family and people you have met in obedience classes are all good sources of information for German shepherd breeders. Many times, you will come across people who already have an established breeder they work with.
The veterinarian’s office is another great place for locating dog breeders. Vets can put you into contact with German shepherd breeders they work with, you can rest assured these dogs will have at least had great medical care!
If all of the above options come up empty, you can always turn to the internet for German shepherd breeders. There are many sites online today that offer pedigreed dogs for sale, most of them will be dedicated to one specific breed. This is a huge pool of potential breeders, however you will have the option to filter this data and find the breeders closest to you.
One quality you want to be sure to find in dog breeders is knowledge, you want an individual who knows all about the breed and who cares for their animals well. You want to make it a point to visit breeder’s facilities before purchasing a new dog. If there is any way possible, you should never buy a dog unseen. When you arrive at the kennels make note of how the dogs look, are they happy, content and eager to meet new people or do they tend to shy away? Ask questions of your potential breeder, do they have a working relationship with their local vet? This is important for the health and well-being of German Shepherds you may sell or purchase from this breeder.
