How much does it cost to import a German Shepherd from Germany?

Cost to Import to USA is around $1600 just for transportation, plus additional AKC transfer fees and required DNA testing fees.

How much should I pay for a German Shepherd puppy?

This breed is not cheap – the quick answer is that you should plan to spend between $1,500-$3,000 for a German Shepherd from health-tested parents. While it is possible to find puppies without papers for much less (as little as $200 in some cases), these usually come from lines without health and temperament testing.

Why you shouldn’t get a German Shepherd puppy?

Your Puppy Will be Small Forever. As cute as pups are when they are ‘pup’s they grow up, they get taller, fill out, have huge feet and can weigh a bit, so they are no good as lap dogs. GSD’s can grow quickly and can weigh up to 50kg. Do NOT purchase this breed of dog if you think it will stay small.

Are European German shepherds good family dogs?

European German Shepherd Temperament The European GSD is mainly bred to be a good working dog. This strain suits a variety of roles, from family companion, to guard and protection dog, and working or herding dog. European GSDs get on well with humans and animals if they are socialized well.

What type of German Shepherd do police use?

German Shepherds as Police Dogs. German Shepherds used to be the standard for police dogs, but recently Belgian Malinois are replacing them in many police departments. For instance, in the Los Angeles Police Department and the US Military, 75% of dogs are Belgian Malinois.

What is the rarest German Shepherd color?

The rarest color of German Shepherd is the isabella due to the recessive combination of liver and blue.

How can you tell if a German Shepherd is purebred?

Without papers, the only surefire way to know if your pet is indeed a purebred German shepherd is via DNA testing. As Vetstreet explains it, the entire process is fairly simple. Order a DNA kit from a reputable company and use the swab provided to obtain a sample of your dog’s cheek cells.

What is the best way to pick a German Shepherd puppy?

Selecting your German Shepherd puppy from a litter

1. Choose a puppy that is sociable around you and other puppies.
2. Pick a puppy that walks confidently with its head high and tail up and wagging.
3. Choose a puppy that has clear eyes, ears, and teeth, walks evenly, and appears clean.
4. Look at the personalities of the puppies.

What is bad about German Shepherds?

And that’s why German Shepherds don’t make good family dogs. German Shepherds are the very last breed that you should consider as a family dog. They can be vicious, disobedient, and too rough to have around your children. If you were thinking of adopting a German Shepherd, you should reconsider.

Is a German Shepherd a good house dog?

German shepherds can be very gentle companions and family protectors with proper training and socialization. It’s an ideal breed for active households. The intelligence and protective demeanor of this breed can make it a good choice for families with children as long as the dog is properly trained.

Are there any imported German Shepherd puppies from Germany?

Most of the breeders in North American are using German Show lines to produce stable and calm puppies and dogs. As true lover and a devoted breeder of the German Shepherd breed We at Von Aries German Shepherds we have decide to give the true German shepherd lovers the opportunity to take home a puppy that is directly imported from Germany.

Can a German Shepherd be raised in a kennel?

Our World Class German Shepherd puppies have the highest level of pedigree possible, parents have working titles, breed survey, hips/elbows certifications for many generations down and top show ratings, they are raised in house with family, surrounded by love, not in kennels.

Why should you buy your purebred German Shepherd from US?

Why you should buy your purebred German Shepherd from us! We breed our German Shepherds with the highest ranked, most demanded studs in the world. Our German Shepherd puppies are the top of the line, litterally the best money can buy. They have parents with working titles, top show ratings, breed survey and hips/elbows certifications.

Who was the first to import Czech German Shepherds?

Hans of. AlpineK9.com is the first who outside of Eastern block have recognized uniqueness of Czech German Shepherd K9 and was the first to import these Czech German Shepherds K9s, adults and pups on regular basis into his new home country USA in 1981 and then into, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Israel,….