- Facts
1. Professional Affiliations:
The German Shepherd Dog Club of
America is the official AKC parent 
club for this breed. There are
clubs in different states like the San Diego German Shepherd Dog Breeders Club
which are formed to maintain this breed.
2. How to Find:
You can find breeders by searching online, asking your vet or enquiring at your nearest kennel club.
3. What to Expect:
The breeder will ask you details about your house, your surroundings, children, other pets you own, the reason for buying the dog, how you are going to take care of it and many other details. The breeder needs this information to make sure you are going to take good care of the dog.
4. Breeder's Surroundings:
The dogs at the breeder's place should be exercised and groomed properly. They should have a clean place and enough open space to play and exercise. The dog's place should be warm and dry.
California German Shepherd Breeders - Newborn Facts
1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:
The average litter size of these dogs is 8-9 puppies.
2. Age To Be Sold:
The puppy should be at least 8 weeks old before it can be adopted.
3. What to Look For in a Newborn:
The puppy should be properly socialized. It should not be aggressive with the other puppies and should let you handle him. Look for puppies with bright and alert eyes.
4. Registry:
The puppy should be registered with AKC under the Herding group.
5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:
According to AKC breed standards
a shy
temperament, missing teeth, short tails and improper gait are considered
faults. AKC doesn't accept pale, washed out, blue and liver colors.
6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:
A German Shepherd puppy can be bought for around $800, but the price can go up for show dogs.
7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:
Make sure you get to see the parents of the puppy. Both the parents should be OFA certified to be free from hip dysplasia and should be free from other problems.
California German Shepherd Breeders - Breeder Concerns
1. Breeder Reputation:
Make sure the breeder is a member of a reputed kennel club. The breeder should give more importance to the dog's temperament and health while breeding.
2. Pet Health:
These dogs are prone to hip dysplasia, skin and eye problems. You should check the parents of the puppy before buying it.
3. Assurances:
You should get a guarantee from the breeder when you buy a dog from him.
