Select K9's, LLC accepts all major credit cards       .   But, I don’t need a “show” puppy… I just want a great pet!    This is a common statement that I often hear when talking with clients. However, what many people do not realize is that the same qualities that judges are looking for in a champion German Shepherd, are the same exact qualities that a Pet owner is looking for in a “quality” pet.  For example, a judge may look for the following in a champion “GERMAN” show dog:    - They look for good health… without good health, nothing else matters. In Germany they must X-ray the dog’s hips and have them certified “before” breeding.  Sadly, many dogs are euthanized every year due to poor health and/or increased medical bills.   - They look for intelligence… everyone wants a dog that is smart and easy to train.  - They look for self-confidence… without self-confidence, the dog may never be able to offer protection and can actually become a “fear biter” which is a dog that over-reacts in situations, like a small child pulling it’s ears/tail or smacking them with a toy.  A dog with good self-confidence knows that the child is not a threat and therefore can simply walk away.  A dog without self-confidence can become a liability! - They look for athletic ability/agility…  No one wants a clumsy dog or a dog that cannot exercise properly with it’s owner.  Whether it’s playing competitive fetch in the back yard or competing in a local dog sport.  Good athletic ability/agility can also be tied to good health, especially when looking at endurance.  - They look for good temperament…  A quality German Shepherd should not be a “sharp” dog that reacts quickly without thinking.  They should not be overly reactive and should be able to accept other dogs and other people… of course much of this has to do with the owner properly socializing them at a young age. - They look for good drive levels… No one wants a dog that is a squirrel and/or bouncing off the walls with no OFF switch, yet most want a dog that will run/walk with them, play fetch and keep up with the kids!   - They look at Conformation…  Of course beauty and good conformation is always important, everyone wants a beautiful dog that makes heads turn, but it should NOT be the only quality that is being measured… it is just part of the package that comes with getting a great German Shepherd! :)     Who Buys Select K9’s puppies?    The following is only a partial list of people with different “walks of life” that are currently enjoying Select K9’s puppies. Let us add YOU to the list :)       Mfg. assemblers, Doctors, Surgeons, Police officers, Nurses, EMTs, Firefighter, Custodians, DNR officers, Veterinarians, Dog trainers, Business owners, FBI agent, Detectives, U.S. Airline Marshal, Airline stewardess, Pilots, DOT operators, Retail clerks, Waitresses, Tattoo Artist, Jeweler, Factory/company employees, Salesmen, Military vets, CEO’s of corporations, Company managers, Heavy machinery operators, Mechanic, Contractors/tradesmen, Farmers, Teachers, Pastors, Hunters, Truck drivers, Bankers, Professional drivers (chauffeur), Stay at home moms, Daycare owners, College students, The retired, Senior citizens, NFL football player (pending) and many, many more!  These are some of the careers that we could recall from memory, all have purchased one or more puppies. We often do not know their occupation, unless they volunteer to tell us, as we typically do not ask.        FAQ about Getting a Puppy from Select K9's   How do I house-train my new puppy?  Please click on the following link for info. on housebreaking. http://leerburg.com/housebrk.htm How can I reserve a puppy from Select K9's?

A: We will accept a $250 deposit to reserve a puppy from one of our planned/existing breedings. The deposit is non-refundable, with no exceptions, since we only accept a limited number of deposits. If we are not able to provide you with a puppy (e.g., you wanted a female, but only males were born) or if your circumstances change and you cannot take a puppy from this litter, we can transfer you to one of our future breedings. - Unless otherwise noted, all of our puppies will come with "limited registration" (no breeding rights).  Please ask us if you are interested in breeding. 

 

A: Usually our puppies leave our kennel when they are 8 weeks old, after they’ve been tattooed in their right ear, wormed, and have received all necessary vaccinations according to their age.

 

 A: We are always happy when our customers can come to pick up their German Shepherd puppy. We would love to meet you, show you around our kennel, and tell you about our dogs. We are occassionally able to drive part way to meet you at a closer location, depending on the distance and after a deposit has been made, or in some cases, paid in full.

 

 A: Puppies are very susceptible to disease and if a virus is introduced, an entire litter may be lost. Visitors may have been visiting animal shelters, or other kennels prior to coming to Select K9's and could then transmit viruses quite easily. Also, the mother of the pups is usually very protective at this point, and will get nervous knowing that there are strangers near her puppies. In addition, it is very difficult to evaluate puppies at this age, so the best time to come look at the puppies, and pick up your puppy, is after they are at least 7 weeks old. At this age they have received their initial vaccinations and their personalities and structure can be judged much easier.

 

 A: If a customer lives too far away, we will ship the puppy. We will take care of all necessary paperwork and arrangements with the airline. This will include a health check by the vet prior to shipment.  *Sometimes we are able to meet customers half way... depending on the distance that needs to be driven. 

 

 A: Shipment cost for an 8 week old German Shepherd puppy is $450* anywhere in the cont. US. This includes the crate that the puppy will be shipped in, which is yours to keep. It also includes the cost of the Health Certificate and traveling insurance. The cost of shipment of an older puppy/dog may be higher due to increased weight or if a larger crate has to be used.  *Price is subject to change due to a change in airline costs, fuel costs, or other incurred costs. 

 

 A: We will confirm shipping arrangements with you 1-3 days before shipment and will inform you of the airline, flight number, confirmation number, and arrival time. We will provide you with the phone number of your cargo facility where you will be picking up the puppy so that you can call for directions. We will stay in touch throughout the shipping process.

 

 A: You should set up a cozy nest for your German Shepherd puppy in an out-of-the-way place. Make sure it has soft (preferably natural, not synthetic), easy to wash bedding. Have several safe toys, 2 feeding bowls, and food ready for your puppy. We recommend stainless steel bowls set up on a stand with adjustable height, so that your puppy eats and drinks from elevated bowls for correct posture development. An extensive brochure with lots of good advice on German Shepherd puppy raising will arrive with your puppy and hopefully will answer many of your questions.

 

 A: There are two main things to consider if you want your puppy to develop well: diet and socialization. Please do not take them lightly! While your puppy is growing, you need to make a special effort to take him/her different places where he/she can meet people of different ages, other dogs, see traffic, hear different noises, etc – almost every day! Look at this as an additional responsibility that comes with owning a puppy. Making such an effort for a short period of time (just a few months) will dramatically impact the entire future life of your dog. 

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*Also, we highly recommend that you wait until one year of age before spaying/neutering your puppy.  Spaying or neutering your puppy before one year of age will also void your dog's hip/elbow guarantee.  Recent studies have shown that dogs that are kept intact until one year of age, have a much higher chance of developing good hips/elbows!  We put a lot of work and heart into making sure that our puppies are as healthy as possible.  We want our puppies to stay healthy for many years to come! 

* Select K9's, LLC is a state licensed and inspected kennel.  State license # 403530-DS

* Unless otherwise noted, all of our puppies will come with "limited registration"

WHAT IS SCHUTZHUND?

from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America

Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog.” It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners.

Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many familiar with the obedience work of the American Kennel Club’s affiliates will recognize the first two parts, tracking and obedience. The Schutzhund standards for the third part, protection work, are similar to those for dogs in police work.

While dogs of other breeds are also admitted to Schutzhund trials, this breed evaluation test was developed specifically for the German Shepherd Dog. Schutzhund is intended to demonstrate the dog’s intelligence and utility. As a working trial, Schutzhund measures the dog’s mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and trainability.

This working dog sport offers an opportunity for dog owners to train their dog and compete with each other for recognition of both the handler’s ability to train and the dog’s ability to perform as required. It is a sport enjoyed by persons of varied professions, who join together in a camaraderie born of their common interest in working with their dogs. Persons of all ages and conditions of life --- even those with significant disabilities --- enjoy Schutzhund as a sport. Often, it is a family sport.

Schutzhund Titles

In addition to the Schutzhund titles, the GSDCA-WDA offers three additional training degrees. Two of these, the FH1 and FH2, are advanced tracking degrees that require the dog to follow tracks over changing terrain, discriminate between cross-tracks and is at least 3 hours old.

The third is the BH. The BH is a degree for traffic-safe companion dogs that tests the dogs temperament in and around people. It includes basic formal obedience - heeling on and off leash, sits, downs and recalls - as well as practical tests of the dog’s character in everyday situations. These include reaction to normal situations involving crowds of people, strange noises, joggers, cars and other dogs. Before being allowed to enter for a Schutzhund I title, the dog must first have successfully completed the BH.

There are three levels of the Schutzhund test for which titles can be earned.

For Schutzhund I the dog must be at least 18 months old and pass an initial temperament test by the judge. The dog must heel on the leash and off, demonstrate the walking sit, the walking down, and the stay tests, as well as, the send-out. It must retrieve on the flat and over a hurdle. In tracking, it must be able to follow a track laid by its handler at least 20 minutes earlier. There are also protection tests. 

For Schutzhund 2 the dog must be at least 19 months old and must already have earned its Schutzhund I degree. It must again pass all of the obedience and protection tests required for the Schutzhund I degree, but those tests, for Schutzhund 2, are made more difficult and require greater endurance, agility, and above all, control. There is an additional retrieve required over the six foot slanted wall. In tracking, the Schutzhund 2 candidate must be able to follow a track laid by a stranger at least 30 minutes earlier.

For Schutzhund 3 the master’s degree, the dog must be at least 20 months old and must have earned both the Schutzhund I and the Schutzhund II titles. Again, the tests now are made far more difficult. All exercises in obedience and protection are demonstrated off leash. There is the additional of a walking and running stand. In tracking, the dog must follow a track that was laid by a stranger at least 60 minutes earlier. The track has four turns, compared with two turns for Schutzhund I and 2, and there are three objects, rather than two, that must be found by the dog. The picture of obedience, strength, eagerness and confidence presented by an excellent Schutzhund 3 team is a beautifully illustration of the partnership of human and dog.

What weight should my G.S. puppy be?

The following are only approx. weight guidlines, each G.S. puppy may vary.

Age in
months   weight-male    weight-female

.               Kg.     Lbs.      Kg.      Lbs.

1              4.2      9.2       3.3       7.2

2              9.0      19.9     7.5       16.6

3             14.2     31.3     12.1     26.7

4             19.0     41.8     16.4     36.2

5             22.9     50.6     20.0     44.0

6             26.1     57.4     22.7     50.1

7             28.4     62.6     24.7     54.4

8             30.1     66.4     26.1     57.5

9             31.5     69.4     27.1     59.7

10           32.7     72.0     27.9     61.5

11           33.7     74.3     28.6     63.1

12           34.5     76.0     29.1     64.2