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Mintern’s German Shepherds, Ohio?

I’m thinking of getting a german shepherd from this place, and I was wondering if any of you have gotten a german shepherd from this breeder or herd of them. If so, please let me know.
Pamela*

Well I, for one, would NOT be buying there.
First warning was that Google instantly found 1490 references! Obviously a BUSINESS rather than a genuine breeder.
Second warning is that the first page I went to stated “_Old_Fashion_” – a term that is both ungrammatical AND instantly demonstrates that the person arrogantly chooses to totally ignore the International Standard of the GSD (see http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/166A1991_en.doc ) which has been developed during the past 110 years by VERY experienced experts in herding and protection and guide-dog work, and approved by the WUSV (World Union of GSD Clubs, with about 77 member nations) in 1991 and 2009.
That first page also featured a white GSD, some heavily-muscled pooches that looked like GSD-Mastiff or GSD-PBT crosses and were definitely too massive & lumbering for sheep work or sitting in an S&R helicopter or monoplane, plus a couple that had VERY narrow muzzles. So obviously they not only don’t obey the International Standard, they don’t even have a consistent”‘type”.

I had to waste a lot of time waiting for pages-with-too-many-pics (always a sign of an ignorant “breeder” who sells by cute photos instead of by the attainments of their breeding stock) to transfer through the Internet before finding, on about the 10th try, a page that stated – for just ONE pooch – that it was OFA Good. Ignoring that OFA runs the worst HD scheme still around (so I didn’t bother going to the OFA site to see how many of this kennel’s stock have actually been xrayed with passes – one of OFA’s sins is that it allows owners to NOT have their Fails displayed), that is totally unacceptable – EVERY breeding animal of anything like Border Collie & GSD size MUST have hips & elbows scored.
I found NO mention of show gradings or titles, no mention of training qualifications, no pedigrees, no Breed Survey Classifications.

Although she proclaims a Guarantee, I could NOT find it in her web-site, so suspect that it plus the Contract are designed to protect the breeder, not the buyer.

And then I looked at the page showing her kennels. Ye GODS! I know several people who run boarding kennels – THEY don’t have as many kennels as this woman has!
GSDs are supposed to be raised as FAMILY DOGS.
But this operator is obviously an arrogant BYBer who has “progressed” to puppy-miller, and has a web-site full of “spin” phrases to appeal to the ignorant gullibles.

No way does her web-site qualify for listing in The_GSD_Source. Click http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/message/2 to see what honest, up-front breeders are expected to publish. Click http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/links/Defining_a_GSD_001261993982/ to find out what things reputable breeders of genuine GSDs are expected to do before deciding that a KC-registered GSD is worth breeding from.

NO-ONE can recommend a breeder without knowing WHAT you want to achieve with your pet. Instead of listening to strangers on the Internet you should be attending dog-training classes and seeing for yourself what different lines look like & act like.
You should also be asking questions in some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with GSDs. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos.
• Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browser’s Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations, worming, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders, genetics.

Hi again, [Kaper].
If Wildhaus are so good, why haven’t they applied to be listed in The_GSD_Source? Molly won’t mind having some competition.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

Does anyone know where I can buy a full blooded German Shepherd pup?

I was looking to buy a puppy and I want to buy a German Shepherd. I live in the Columbus, Ohio region and I was just wondering if anyone knew of any kennels or breeders of any sort that possibly had any full blood German Shepherd pups?

another option for you would be to check with the vet you will be taking your pup to. they might be able to steer you in the direction of a reputable breeder in your area. also another avenue is to contact a Shutzhund club in your area. because these people work with GSD’s and some are even breeders who are quite reputable.
the reason I say reputable breeders is because they are out to improve the breed and are concerned with the health of the puppies as well as there temperament. they offer health guarantee’s and just don’t sell to anyone…they are picky about who they give their pups to.
there are so many “backyard” breeders who don’t care about the breed or know about the breed and the problems that these dogs can have…they are out to make a profit on a popular breed. so be very careful…you are about to spend a lot of money on a dog and you want the best qualities of the breed to be in that dog….in other words…you get what you pay for. on avg. a pet quality GSD will run you anywhere from $700-$1000. if you are interested in Shutzhund and want to train your dog in tracking and protection work a good German bred GSD will run you more.

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1930 Ad Villosa Kennels German Shepherd Dog Puppies Breeders Pets Marion Ohio $36.95

1930 Ad Villosa Kennels German Shepherd Puppies Dog Breeders Pets Marion Ohio $36.95