[MeganUK]

You all gave me some great suggestions on the last thread i posted about finding a puppy. Well, i've done some searching on these archives and some rooting around on the internet and just waned to get your all's opinions on a few breeders. I am still open to ideas, and i'm going to speak with people at dog shows...but i'm just trying to get a heads up in the meantime. I'm soooo excited about getting a dobe! Thanks to this website i've erased JKK's eurodobermans off of my list. Other's i'm looking at...

Swift run- www.swiftrundobermans.com On your all's forum you all mentioned they are more intense working dogs--which i do have an interest in schutzhund, but really want a dog for love on a leash-so i'm a little weary. My main concern is that they let the pups go to new homes at 7 weeks- i think this is a little young.

cambria- I've heard some good things, dogs are gorgeous.

any info about the above, or any advice/other info is greatly greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[MeganUK]

This is where the problem arises. I would like to compete in schutzhund, but i doubt it will happen--the only active schutzhund club i know of in my state is about 2 hours away. I do want an active dog, i am very into hiking and running with my current dogs. I really want a dog that i can participate in love on a leash with, so i don't know if a really drive-y dog would be too much.

as far as health testing goes...i definitely want the dogs to be fully tested. Price-i've learned that usually you pay for what you get, but i'd like to stay under $2500.

 

[MeganUK]

Thanks Kim. Yeah, an over the top working dog is not what i need. My GSD is just that! I was thinking that i would need to look at companion puppies from show breeders. I'll only be working 3 days a week so i will have a lot of extra time with the dogs, but it's spent running, horseback riding, fetch, dog park, basic obedience...nothing like schutzhund. I just want a well rounded, healthy, athletic dog with an outstanding personality. If i can get all that from a show breeder, i'll take it