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We are a
small kennel located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Our dogs are a
hobby for us, of which we get much pleasure of producing top quality
dogs. All our litters are carefully planned . Puppies are sold with a
written guarantee contract.
The choice
between an American-bred puppy or a puppy with 100% German bloodlines,
this as always been a controversial subject. Always remember that
temperament, character and intelligence are as important as conformation
and far easier to predict. If you plan to train your puppy in obedience
or Schutzhund work, consider a puppy with German bloodlines. These
puppies have many generations of courageous working dogs behind them who
are sound in temperament and character, and they are beautiful. If you
request a pet, and pay a pet price, you will look for a puppy that is
cheerful, outgoing , intelligent , handsome little fellow, you will have
a happy life together.
Remember, it
costs no more to take a well bred puppy than it does a mediocre
specimen, or one that is advertised in your local newspaper for a
comparatively low price. The price you pay, or the quality of your
puppy, is of no consequence to your veterinarian. The fee for a
veterinarian’s services and medicine is the same for all dogs. Even
though the cost of a top-quality puppy is higher, you will not have the
medical problems or heartaches you might encounter with a puppy who is
not well bred or raised without proper care.
On the whole
however German dogs are renowned for the excellent character,
temperament and mental soundness. German breeders will settle for
nothing less than perfection where dog’s mental fitness is concerned.
If you have never had the pleasure of living with a handsome
German Shepherd with 100 percent sound temperament and faultless
character, and who is just naturally courageous, you owe it to yourself
to find one. Once you have experienced living with a German Shepherd who
has such superb personality, you will never want to settle for anything
less.
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Description
The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian. It is
Handsome, well proportioned and very strong. The coat most often
comes in black and tan, sable or all black, but also can come in blue,
liver and white, but those colors are considered a fault according to
most standards. White is not an acceptable color for the German
Shepherd, however they are now being recognized as a separate breed,
called the American White Shepherd. The nose is black most often
black but blue or liver still do sometimes occur, but is considered a
fault can not be shown, It has a sturdy muscular, slightly
elongated body with a light but solid bone structure, Its head
should be proportion to its body, and the forehead a little convex.
It has a strong scissors bite, ears wide at the base, pointed, upright,
and turned forward (the ears of puppies under six months may droop
slightly). The eyes are almond shaped, never protruding, dark,
with a lively, intelligent expression, Its bushy tail reaches
almost to its hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest. Its
front legs and shoulders are muscular; its thighs thick and sturdy.
It has round feet with very hard soles. There are three varieties
of the German Shepherd: rough-coated, long rough-coated and the
long-haired.
Temperament
Often used as working dogs, German Shepherds are direct and fearless,
eager and alert. Bold, cheerful, obedient and eager to learn.
Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage. Calmly confident,
but not hostile. Serious and almost human in his intelligence.
They have a high learning ability. German Shepherds love to be
close to their families, but they are very wary of strangers, This
breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods
of time. They only bark when it is necessary.
German shepherds have a very strong protective instinct, so they
should be extensively socialized to prevent over- guarding when they are
an adult. Aggression and attacks on people are largely due to poor
breeding, handling and training, A well bred, well-adjusted, and
trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and
excellent with children in the family. They must be firmly trained
in obedience from an early age, It is extremely important to
purchase your German Shepherd from a reputable breeder. Some are
timid and skittish and may be prone to fear biting.
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