Article Title: AKC Registered German Shepherd Breeders
Author: Jan A Ryan
Who hasn't passed a pet store and noticed the cute, sad-eyed
puppies behind the glass? What most don't know is the history
behind those puppies and the pet store itself. Unfortunately,
pet stores are not the best place to purchase puppies. This
article will explain the reasons why. Pet buyers shopping for
purebred German Shepherd puppies must take care in where they
buy their desired pet. Thorough research into German Shepherd
breeders and other sellers must be done. Additionally, pet
buyers must research the breed they are buying and be prepared
to care for its specific needs.
The German Shepherd is a large sheep-herding dog breed. The
breed's history is recent. The first German Shepherd breeder,
Max von Stephanitz, founded The German Shepherd Dog Club of
Germany which classified the German Shepherd in 1899. The
American Kennel Club (AKC) registered the breed in the herding
group in 1911. Though German Shepherds come from one of many
versions of German sheep-herding dogs, they perform many other
functions today.
The German Shepherd dog has a large body and is wolfish in
appearance. Stephanitz initially inbred the line to retain its
lupine beauty, intelligence and utility. Unfortunately,
inbreeding also caused genetic defects. German Shepherds are
highly prone to hip dysplasia and other skeletal disorders. It
is recommended that any potential buyer ask for a warranty from
the breeder that their dog has been evaluated and cleared for
hip dysplasia.
There are many places where a buyer can acquire a purebred
German Shepherd. These include breeders, brokers, the Internet,
the newspaper (private owners), pet stores, shelters and rescue
centers. Simply put, the best place to buy a purebred German
Shepherd is from a certified, ethical German Shepherd breeder.
These breeders have their own kennels and often work in tandem
with rescue centers or house rescues within their own kennels.
All other sellers of German Shepherds cannot provide a full
history and put buyers at risk of purchasing dogs with health
and behavioral problems as well an uncertain ancestry.
A bad German Shepherd breeder only breeds dogs for cold hard
cash and nothing more. They see the puppies and the parents as
merchandise, not as living creatures. The term puppy mill or
backyard breeder is the name given to these illicit breeders.
The females are bred each and every season leading to shorter
life spans and ill health. They are confined to very small cages
and have no socialization of any kind. The puppies are kept in
the same kind of conditions, which can lead to physically and
emotionally unhealthy litters. These are the kind of puppies
found at pet stores.
The best advice is to find a reputable German Sherperd breeder
that really cares about the puppies they produce. This kind of
breeder will ask questions of potential buyers to ensure the
well being of the puppy in it's new home. They will have all the
appropriate paperwork such as American Kennel Club registration
and veterinarian health reports as well as plenty of care
information to pass on to the new family.
About The Author: Jan Ryan is an animal lover and supports
reporting any illicit German Shepherd breeder. German Shepherds
are intelligent, hard-working dogs and it is important to find
http://www.official
German Shepherd breeders that can help educate the buyer about
German Shepherd care. This article provides
http://www.official
German Shepherd information and cites ways to obtain German
Shepherds, whether through a pet shop, broker or German Shepherd
breeder.
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