Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:51 am
I would love to hear where everyone got their DS from? Thoughts on breeder?
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Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:49 am
Thalie, who is now 16, was an import from France, I was doing Ringsport and I already had a Mal that was an import from France, the mal was already here and being trained by my trainer when I got him. Sadie I got from North American Dutch Shepherd Rescue.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:15 pm
We got Brodie from Sentry K9 located in Spring, TX. I think all he has are DS. As a matter of fact he just had a litter. He has a FB page that he shares pics of the dogs before and after they find homes.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:40 pm
I got Karma from Alphak9kennels in South Carolina. The owner was a nice older man but I think he prides himself on having very hard working lines. Not the best for everyone but fit perfectly for what my family needed. Best dog I've ever had bar none. I believe the breeder is downsizing now due to some health issues but still breeds some. Alot of his buyers are police and sheriff departments.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:51 pm
I got Radar from Miami-Dade Animal Services (County Shelter).
I understand the desire (and, sometimes need) to pay for and get a dog from a breeder, but I hope that rescue is at least a consideration.
Based on a lot of posts I see on Facebook, there seems to be a lot of Dutch Shepherds in the shelters.
Also, hopefully you took a moment to read the post on How To Select/Research a Breeder. I posted it, but it was compiled by a very knowledgeable member of the forum.
I understand the desire (and, sometimes need) to pay for and get a dog from a breeder, but I hope that rescue is at least a consideration.
Based on a lot of posts I see on Facebook, there seems to be a lot of Dutch Shepherds in the shelters.
Also, hopefully you took a moment to read the post on How To Select/Research a Breeder. I posted it, but it was compiled by a very knowledgeable member of the forum.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:15 pm
Yoda came from land of oz.... callie came from my breeding...
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:50 pm
I’m so glad you posted that link because after reading what you wrote I was worried. When we got Brodie we got a ‘Purchase Agreement’ we had to sign and medical records from the vet showing everything that was mentioned in your link. Thank you for posting that.centrop67 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:51 pm I got Radar from Miami-Dade Animal Services (County Shelter).
I understand the desire (and, sometimes need) to pay for and get a dog from a breeder, but I hope that rescue is at least a consideration.
Based on a lot of posts I see on Facebook, there seems to be a lot of Dutch Shepherds in the shelters.
Also, hopefully you took a moment to read the post on How To Select/Research a Breeder. I posted it, but it was compiled by a very knowledgeable member of the forum.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:03 pm
Very cool to import the family like that!Dutchringgirl wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:49 am Thalie, who is now 16, was an import from France, I was doing Ringsport and I already had a Mal that was an import from France, the mal was already here and being trained by my trainer when I got him. Sadie I got from North American Dutch Shepherd Rescue.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:07 pm
I will not be doing police work. Although, I live a very active life style and love training dogs. I go camping and hiking a lot so I’m looking for a great companion that I can’t take very far in obedience training.Wes Thomas wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:40 pm I got Karma from Alphak9kennels in South Carolina. The owner was a nice older man but I think he prides himself on having very hard working lines. Not the best for everyone but fit perfectly for what my family needed. Best dog I've ever had bar none. I believe the breeder is downsizing now due to some health issues but still breeds some. Alot of his buyers are police and sheriff departments.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:09 pm
I have read about the 2nd or 3rd gen dogs from a breeder may be more house orrientated than work work workSteve Gossmeyer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:15 pm Yoda came from land of oz.... callie came from my breeding...
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:18 pm
No, they are not related. They just both happen to be imports, The Mal was already with my trainer when we all met and started working with him. A year later, We imported ThalieDedicated2Dogs wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:03 pmVery cool to import the family like that!Dutchringgirl wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:49 am Thalie, who is now 16, was an import from France, I was doing Ringsport and I already had a Mal that was an import from France, the mal was already here and being trained by my trainer when I got him. Sadie I got from North American Dutch Shepherd Rescue.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:20 pm
They are great for long hikes and camping, in Thalies younger days she would come mountain biking with me and we would be out all day.Dedicated2Dogs wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:07 pmI will not be doing police work. Although, I live a very active life style and love training dogs. I go camping and hiking a lot so I’m looking for a great companion that I can’t take very far in obedience training.Wes Thomas wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:40 pm I got Karma from Alphak9kennels in South Carolina. The owner was a nice older man but I think he prides himself on having very hard working lines. Not the best for everyone but fit perfectly for what my family needed. Best dog I've ever had bar none. I believe the breeder is downsizing now due to some health issues but still breeds some. Alot of his buyers are police and sheriff departments.
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:19 pm
Shylah came from in the middle of traffic, right here, in this not-the-greatest part of Orlando
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Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:59 am
Both my male and female were imported from Holland through the help of my breeder, but a middle man does get pricey just a heads up!
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:38 am
I've never heard of experienced that... I raise my dogs as working dogs... my puppy had more drive than her fatherDedicated2Dogs wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:09 pmI have read about the 2nd or 3rd gen dogs from a breeder may be more house orrientated than work work workSteve Gossmeyer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:15 pm Yoda came from land of oz.... callie came from my breeding...
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:17 pm
My Gypsy was a stray that was extremely malnourished and so obviously abused by how skittish and scared she was. Now a happy and loved brat!! 
Re: Where did you get your DS
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:23 am
Rogue came from a breeder in California who’s family has breed K9 Germans and Dutches for years. Her father was imported from Holland and mother is here.