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AllTheWay
Just Whelped
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:55 pm
Tell us about yourself: Mid 30's, avid soccer player and runner. I currently don't own any dogs, I've had a couple goldie's, husky and a boston terrier. Long time admirer of the Dutch Shepherd. Really looking forward to owning one soon.

Just an intro

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Morning,
The name is Aaron, I live in the Kansas City area. I don't own any dogs currently, but have grown up with two golden retrievers, husky, and a boston terrier. I've had a huge interest in owning a Dutch Shepherd, started about 5 years ago. I'm always up for gaining more info on the breed, hoping to own one within the next year.
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centrop67
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 3589
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:42 pm
Tell us about yourself: Owned by Hondo and Mustang - two MAD rescue dogs.
Location: Cutler Bay, FL, USA

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Welcome to the forum.
Michael
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
Image RIP: Leela, Radar, Tequila, and Snickers
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. - Will Rogers
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racingiron1
Green Dog
Posts: 192
Joined: Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:35 pm
Tell us about yourself: Hilde is a rescue that we suspect is at least partially Dutch Shepherd.
Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA

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Welcome, Aaron! If you've been looking at them for 5 years you're probably already aware, but a DS is a completely different ball game from almost any other breed. There's lots of great information in the archives here covering the big life-changing commitment of owning a DS, discussions about breeders, NADSR options, etc. The comment in your profile about your wife reminds me that it WILL be a big commitment for her as well as any other members of your household. Make sure they're ready. I don't mean to sound doubtful or discouraging, but it's best for everyone if you go in with your eyes wide open. I applaud you for doing your homework before jumping in. If you tell us a bit about your intentions with the dog (competition, training, work), many here will be happy to give you support and the benefit of their personal experiences.
Eric, Elizabeth, & Hilde
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TimL_168
Working Dog
Posts: 1386
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:11 pm
Tell us about yourself: I am: a father, a carpenter, hunter, runner. I have extensive experience with sled dogs, shepherd mixes, a wolf hybrid, a Shiloh Shepherd. I added Endeavor in April 2016. She was not working out in HRD. I train for game recovery and general utility.
Location: central MD

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racingiron1 wrote:Welcome, Aaron! If you've been looking at them for 5 years you're probably already aware, but a DS is a completely different ball game from almost any other breed. There's lots of great information in the archives here covering the big life-changing commitment of owning a DS, discussions about breeders, NADSR options, etc. The comment in your profile about your wife reminds me that it WILL be a big commitment for her as well as any other members of your household. Make sure they're ready. I don't mean to sound doubtful or discouraging, but it's best for everyone if you go in with your eyes wide open. I applaud you for doing your homework before jumping in. If you tell us a bit about your intentions with the dog (competition, training, work), many here will be happy to give you support and the benefit of their personal experiences.

Thank you for the kind words! It's encouraging to read!
Tim L.
I hope all your dogs are well
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