german sheperd breeders

samnella


Joined: 29/05/2010
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
29/05/2010 20:22

we are thinking of getting a german sheperd and were wondering if anyone knows of a good breeder and the cost we would expect to pay here in northern cyprus



can you help us please

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
29/05/2010 21:48

Just a question on the breeding of German Sheperds, having seen this breed develope into having week hind quarters over the past 40yrs, what is attractive about these dogs now?

They used to be so beautiful, in all aspects, but looking at them now I hardly recognise them..... they look almost deformed, or is this how every one wants the breed to look now?..... Or can you still find this breed without the hind quarters so badly slopping off........

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
29/05/2010 21:59

samnella i picked up a card for the K9 training centre in Lefkosa, they will be able to help you with a German Sheperd. telephone 0392 2258372 or 0542 8500542. Ask to speak to Ben they also have a website http://www.k9raben.com

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 00:13

I have a TC neighbour in Lapta who has a pregnant one at the moment and he'll be selling the puppies.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 00:33

i used to breed dobermann pincers , same type of dog as german shephards ,ie working dogs , alas they became over breeded , were interbreded , thus inheritrd all the problems from a bad strain , as dizzy says ,the attraction of these once great animals is heart breaking , they dont live that long anymore , and they become attached to you as you do to them , check out where you buy your puppy from , get papers and more importantly hip scans from the vet on both parents .

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 08:42

Why not try KAR.?



So many dogs to choose from and giving a rescue dog a new home is very satisfying.



You would make a sad dog so happy.



Art

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 13:11

Well said Art.



I can confirm that there are a few cross German Shephards up there that would make wonderful pets.



Paul

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 16:54

well i beleive they have now got mia, there is a god thank you x

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
30/05/2010 20:55

Lilli, I thought Mia had been re homed?



James

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
31/05/2010 09:27

We bought one 7 months ago cost £300 full breed.

I know there is a new litter in June.



Call me on 05338417388 and l can get more info for you, if you are interested.

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 01:31

Though of getting a free dog that needs a home instead? It really really annoys me when people are willing to pay £££ for a breed - when there are 100s being killed when they could be loyal and protective pets.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 09:18

I dont understand why people are breeding dogs into the Island right now with the problem as it is that said if there is a litter due and you want a German Shepard this has come at the right tme for you.



But breeding when the island is in the situation with dogs as it is and one litter after the other as in message 10 is irresponsible or is it making cash for the owners ? coz maybe its all about money as usual

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 09:18

You could even foster a dog for a couple of months..... http://rescueuskyrenia.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=98



DD

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 09:41

Probably most of you won't agree but I'm all for responsible breeding. My view being that local owners might value the dog more because it *has a value* ie they paid good money for it. And there certainly isn't anything wrong with responsible breeding, producing healthy puppies whose traits you can be sure of through their genetic line. Yes there are a lot of strays that need homes, but raising the status of dogs in Cyprus through responsible breeding will indirectly help them all in the long run as more people decide to adopt dogs. It's my own view that all cross-breeds should be spayed/neutered and only those dogs who can improve their breed be mated with a view to producing healthy puppies which will help create a pet-loving society out here. Breeding costs money, £300 sounds like a great price for a GSD provided it's well-bred and healthy. I might even try to convince my dad to enquire about the new litter

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 10:27

I am all for pedigree dogs I have one BUT it the situation is different out there especailly if they are being 'farmed' ie 2 litters in seven months ??? it is too much for the island to cope with then some poor soul like Lilli or Daisy or KAR are expected to pick up the peices when owners get fed

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 10:55

Having purchased a puppy 7 months ago - let's say the puppy is 2 months old at the time it left it's mum - that's 9-10 months between litters. And then of course who is to say they're even from the same dam? I know exactly what the situation is like out there, I'm Cypriot. What I'm saying is anything that encourages other Cypriots to love dogs (and we all know that the "prestige" of a pedigree dog does just that) can only be a good thing. Also, we're talking about a family member that could be around 20+ years. Surely people have a right to choose a pedigree if they want? OK there's a dog over-population problem, but that shouldn't mean we condemn responsible breeders.

But the main point I was trying to make was if a Cypriot family paid £300 for a dog they would be more likely to look after it than let's say my next-door-neighbour who was given a labrador cross and keeps it tied-up without human contact 24/7.

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 11:06

The reality we have to face is that a lot of Cypriots continue to view dogs as vermin - the view being they live on the streets and are unclean and unworthy of being pets. Having packs of dogs on the streets (that in some cases can be dangerous) isn't helping. Breeding pedigree, healthy puppies might actually convince people that they are not and then maybe we can hope dog number 2 and even 3 comes from KAR. Just like KAR's neuter and return program - which doesn't deal with current numbers of stray dogs but does help to stop them increasing in number - helps only in the long-term; responsible breeding does too. I think anything that encourages Cypriots to value animals can only be a good thing.

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 11:50

AllyTT,



l most certainly agree with your comments .

As to when you pay for something you look after it better



Are we forgetting in this case all the dogs at the RSPCA unwanted and 'dumped'!!! We are still paying for Full breeds back there.

Just because they do not roam the streets and are unseen. The dogs which roam the streets though of TRNC are tagged.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 23:59

Stop abondening them and we'll have no more strays .



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Pinscher



Cost alot of money,keeps the wife happy,no need alot of food,no need a kennel,corner of your pillow is more then enough,they make enough noise and you havent got a garden full of dog poo to clean evrey day.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
02/06/2010 00:42

yorg i have to agree with you, the strays i have now are so well behaved and would never ever leave me, and beleive me they were all tagged with the exciption of my mojo which i briught here, he has had to put up xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx