I've been offered a white german shepherd for $450.00 should i take it?

Question

I kinda know the whole deal with white german shepherds and akc but this dog is beautiful and ive been wanting a german shepherd for a while now but i dont know if i should take them up on their offer. I dont know what white german shepherds usually cost but to me this seems like a little too high but thats just me so please help =]

Answer 1

$450 is NOT too high for a good Shepherd, $450 is much too low actually.

You should not buy a White Shepherd, most reputable breeders will not breed White Shepherds, and if the do, they will not cost $450.

Are the parents of the pup UKC titled at least? Will the pup have hip and elbow guarantees? Do the parents have OFA'd hips and elbows?

I'd think not, especially if it's a White Shepherd AND it's only $450. Most White Shepherd breeders are in it for the money already, so if it's only $450, that should be a a big warning sign to stay away.



A good PET German Shepherd should be anywhere from $800 to $1500. Be careful where you buy your Shepherds, they are a rather unhealthy breed nowadays, so you must find a reputable breeder that test for most kinds of ailments in the breed.





EDIT: So they're trying to get you to buy this dog, and they're lowering their price just so you will take it?

Stay away, do not get this dog from this breeder, and never get a dog from them in the future.

Answer 2

Well first you have to think about your lifestyle and how it would go with the dog.



~ Many people fail to realize that GSs need a lot of exercise, and need a pretty big area to play in, or to just 'claim' its territory. German Shepherds are very energized and need about as much exercise it can get. Try to walk it about 2-3 times a day on a regular schedule if you don't have a yard, or if you don't want the dog to ruin your yard. It also helps to have toys around the house because if you are not at the house most of the day, it will need something to do when you aren't there. Also, if you live in an apartment I wouldn't recommend this dog either.

~ The German Shepherd also eats and sheds fairly often. If the exercise wasn't enough, food costs and the shedding is also something you have to consider. It's your choice to feed your dog whatever dog food you want, but whatever brand it is you have to make sure it gives all of the nutrition and vitamins it needs to be healthy. Shedding can be the biggest problem for some people. German Shepherds have a black outer coat and a white undercoat so depending on your carpet, it should be fairly noticeable. Since it only sheds a lot when wet, you should see white clumps of fur sticking out. If you don't want the fur all on your rug, just simply buy a brush for him/her. It's simple but some people just can't use $6 on a dog brush.

~ Other than those important questions you have to think about, NOW consider what the dog looks like and its health. Simply check its eyes to see if they're cloudy, make sure it has its vaccinations and you cannot see its ribs. Now it's your choice. If you can afford it, you should take him/her. If you can't, help try to find someone that will take it. You can't let that beautiful dog sit inside a kennel until either some one adopts it or it's euthanized.

~ By description, if you meet the criteria you should definately keep this dog. And you're lucky this dog is only $450, my baby was around $900! But that was probably because he is a purebred...anyways, good luck with the dog and provide it the best of care!

Sorry for the long post!

Answer 3

The price is not what should be bothering you, the main question is what health tests have they done on the dogs and what are the parents temperament. If you want a pet, then everything else is really irrelevant.



GSD should have there hips/elbows scored before breeding, so ask them to see the results from the tests.

GSD should be tests for vWD, so ask for results from these tests.

Always ask to see the results, some BYB do lie.

Lastly do visit the breeders home and meet the parent dogs, are they calm and aloof or nervous/vicious. Pups do inherent the temperament from the parents, so any problems go elsewhere. If no health tests were done, then I think too high and if you purchase you do have a greater chance of having medical problems that are extremely expensive.



If the dog is not registered with your kennel club, but all the health tests are good and the temperament is good, then I think it is a fair price. From a good breeder and registered I would expect to pay more about the $1,000 mark for a good WGSD.

Answer 4

Hi--you already mentioned knowing about the "AKC deal" with white German Shepherds; that's a first step in possibly saying "No, thanks." to this dog.



I'm guessing that you could care less whether the AKC recognizes a white Shepherd or not--I'm with you on that part of it. If a dog steals your heart, that's that.



The concern here is that someone who is--ethical, on the up and up, shouldn't be charging $450 for a dog that doesn't have papers. If they're greedy on that level--it also has to make you wonder if they're also going to be honest as far as letting you know whether this dog is healthy or not.



Don't know how the Humane Societies or reputable shelters are near where you live, but by us the shelters are just absolutely crammed with pure breed dogs of all kinds--including LOTS of Shepherds in all ages and colors--simply because with the economy being what it is, people are losing their homes and surrendering their dogs in numbers that haven't been seen before.



In other words, if you check your local shelter, chances are very good you can find a healthy German Shepherd puppy or dog that has been vet checked, checked for temperament, is spayed or neutered and has its tag, shots and microchip or tattoo--all in a price range generally running anywhere from $75- $150 on an average.



And that will be a dog who REALLY needs you.

Answer 5

In australia $450 would be a really cheap BYB price for a GSD (colour does not matter).

I think the main thing for you to look out for is the quality of the pup, are the parents registered, have the breeders done all the health tests on the parent dogs, are the parent dogs shown or do obedience? do they have good temperaments? Is the breeder a member of the WGSDA?



There are loads of poorly bred dogs from BYB, it is worth paying extra and getting a better quality dog as there is less chance of temperament and physical problems.



WGSD are not rare and should cost no more than a coloured one.

Good luck with finding your new pup.

Answer 6

particular, white shepherds are "actual" german shepherds. The white is a genetic mutation, would be very beautiful, in spite of the fact that that is no longer "to regular" and a white gsd can't be shown in sanctioned fits. White trait in many cases comes with some eye issues or deafness. We had one for almost 18 years, beautiful dogs, yet very intense strung and went blind in one eye regardless of vet therapy. you will desire to in no way breed a white gsd, however the mutation comes out often times with regularly colored dogs, so cope with them as pets and spay/neuter.

Answer 7

Before you agree to buy, take the dog to your vet for a complete check-up. Explain to the vet that the sale of the dog depends upon how he behaves with the vet as well as his overall health. You would be wise to also pay for hip and elbow radiographs (X-rays) so that you don't get any nasty, Very Costly surprises later on. Never take anyone's word for the dog's health, get your vet to give him a thorough going-over, at your cost. If the seller objects to that or says you don't need to do it, then I'd suspect he was hiding something.

Answer 8

If you want it bad enough, what's $450.00??

Me? No! I get rescue dogs. I did have an American Shepherd once (quarter wolf). Beautiful, loving dog. Scared the salesmen away though haha!

Answer 9

They are obviously scamming you. This dog should be sold for the price of a mutt. Maybe a little more than that, but still, it shouldn't be all that much. Maybe $100.



ADD:

Remember, white GSDs are heavy faults. So this guy shouldn't be trying to charge an insane amount. Don't fall for the whole,"They are RARE!" scam. They are rare for a reason. They aren't suppose to be white because that is linked with health problems. You should be adopting this dog, not buying it.

Answer 10

well that's actually pretty cheap for a white one, and let me just tell you know u are going to get a lot of long answers so good luck



they range from $500 to $1200 to even higher or in your case lower.

Answer 11

Hm, seems a bit low to me, for a GSD. Sounds like the doings of a BYB, with the white.









Do they have champions? Healh tests?

Answer 12

ask about the history of the dog.

Answer 13

Take it as long as you give it lots of love but make sure you get the dog's veterinarian information, so you stay up to date with his shots.



And yes...a white one is very rare so $450 is awesome!

Answer 14

WHY would anyone be gullible enough to PAY for disqualified junk?

Answer 15

urdyesssss

Answer 16

NO