You and your family have made your decision and plan to get a German Shepherd as the new family pet. Now that you have made that decision the time has come for an even more important decision and that is choosing the right German Shepherd breeder for you and your family. This part of the process is extremely important so take it very seriously and make sure you do a thorough check of all the available breeders before you settle on just one.

You will be talking to a lot of breeders and this is necessary because any reputable breeder will expect you to talk to a lot of breeders. You are not going to hurt a good breeder's feelings by exploring options. Don't just settle for the first breeder you talk to, branch out and talk to more. You will be needing to feel comfortable talking with your breeder for many years to come so make sure you feel like you can really talk to the breeder you choose.
In most cases a reputable German Shepherd breeder is going to be affiliated with one of the national breeder registries. Find out which one the breeder you are talking to is affiliated with and check out that organization's breeding standards. If you see some things that concern you then discuss them with the breeder. If the breeder you are talking to is not listed on a registry then ask them why they chose to not be listed and ask them what they use for breeding standards.

A good breeder does not allow you to leave with your new pup empty handed. A good breeder is going to supply you with a lot of care and feeding information that is vital to the health and well being of your dog. A good breeder will also see to it that you leave with a sample of your dog's food so that you know what to feed your dog. If you do not get these things from the breeder you are dealing with then you will want to question that.
It is not uncommon for a reputableGerman Shepherd breeder to offer a free six-week pet insurance policy for you and your new pup. The breeder gets these policies for free from insurance companies and you can use this policy with your pup's first vet appointment. If you find the policy helpful then the insurance company hopes you reinstate it before it expires while the breeder is just happy he was able to help you with your first vet appointment.

It is so important to feel comfortable with your breeder so make sure you take the time to talk to them and really get to know them. If you feel comfortable and able to talk to a breeder then you may have found your breeder, but if you are not comfortable then you will need to move on because a breeder will be in your dog's life for years and a good relationship is very important.

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