| When you have made the decision that a German | | | | how long will that guarantee last? Most German |
| Shepherd is the right breed of dog for you then the | | | | Shepherd breeders will clearly outline any guarantees |
| next thing you are going to want to do is adopt the | | | | and in many cases will either exchange the puppy or |
| healthiest, most well adjusted and socialized puppy | | | | give you the money back should your dog develop |
| you can find. In order to find the dog of your | | | | any congenital disease covered under the warranty. |
| dreams, you are going to want to find a professional | | | | May I see the parents? Many times the German |
| Shepherd Breeder that has experience breeding and | | | | Shepherd breeder will allow you to see the mother |
| cares about the quality of pups that their kennel | | | | but, the father will probably not be on site. This is |
| breeds. In order to find the best possible German | | | | actually good news as it is evidence that the breeder |
| Shepherd breeder here are 10 questions you must | | | | has taken the time to find the best stud possible and |
| ask. | | | | has to go to another kennel. |
| How long have you owned and worked with GSDs | | | | Have the puppies been raised inside the house or |
| and when did you start your breeding program? The | | | | outside? This could prove important because you |
| longer the German Shepherd breeder has worked | | | | don't want a puppy that is going to be afraid of in |
| with the breed and the more years he/she has spent | | | | house sounds and activities. |
| breeding, the more certain you can be that she takes | | | | What have you done to socialize the puppies? A |
| her breeding seriously. | | | | good breeder will have seen to it that the puppies |
| What are the congenital defects common to this | | | | have been handled by a variety of adults and children. |
| breed? A legitimate breeder will not only be willing to | | | | Have the puppies been checked by a vet and have |
| tell you what these defects are but will be willing to | | | | they had all the necessary inoculations? A good |
| mention even rarer defects because they want you | | | | German Shepherd breeder will have had the puppies |
| to be aware of any potential health problems that | | | | checked by a vet and if they are old enough all |
| arise. | | | | inoculations updated. |
| What steps have you taken to decrease the risks of | | | | May I see the pedigree on the mother and father |
| these conditions developing in your dogs? Your | | | | and will I be getting a full or limited pedigree puppy. |
| breeder should be able and willing to not only outline | | | | Could you give me references from people who |
| how her breeding program works to decrease these | | | | have purchased puppies from you? A good German |
| hereditary diseases but, should also be willing to show | | | | Shepherd breeder will be happy to furnish you with |
| you that both the male and female that were mated | | | | references as they know that satisfied customers |
| have been tested for various congenital defects and | | | | are their best advertisement. |
| received a clean bill of health. | | | | The answers to these 10 questions will tell you |
| Will my puppy come with any genetic guarantees and | | | | whether or not you have chosen the right breeder. |