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German Shepherd questions
Posted on 3/8/13 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 3/8/13 at 5:58 pm
Looking at a gsd puppy for a December and they are all hip guaranteed. But I have heard different things about what that means. I have heard they will pay for medical costs. Or they will replace the dog?
I am asking because if a guarentee means they replace the dog when its hip problems appear then its a useless guarantee. Im not going to trade a dog in I have formed a bond with because he has bad hips. I would rather them pay for the costs.
Can someone explain this to me?
Also if the hips are guaranteed what are the actual chances of hip problems?
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I am asking because if a guarentee means they replace the dog when its hip problems appear then its a useless guarantee. Im not going to trade a dog in I have formed a bond with because he has bad hips. I would rather them pay for the costs.
Can someone explain this to me?
Also if the hips are guaranteed what are the actual chances of hip problems?
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This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 12:21 pm
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Posted on 3/8/13 at 6:04 pm to Wooly
I believe they give you the money back you spent on the dog.
Posted on 3/8/13 at 6:15 pm to Wooly
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I am asking because if a guarentee means they replace the dog when its hip problems appear then its a useless guarantee. Im not going to trade a dog in I have formed a bond with because he has bad hips. I would rather them pay for the costs.
And that is what breeders bank on, I'd say forget the hip dysplasia and worry more about allergies.. but it is a bitch in German Sheppards.. no pun intended
Posted on 3/8/13 at 6:50 pm to Wooly
Coot comes to your house for free if problems develop.
Posted on 3/8/13 at 6:55 pm to Wooly
It depends on the breeder. They may do a refund, new dog, or surgery. That is a question for the actual breeder that is providing the guarantee.
Posted on 3/8/13 at 9:19 pm to Wooly
Feed him/her a raw diet and you should have no issues at all.
Commercial Kibble wasn't around till the 70s I belive and it isn't healthy for your dog.
Commercial Kibble wasn't around till the 70s I belive and it isn't healthy for your dog.
This post was edited on 3/8/13 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 3/8/13 at 9:41 pm to Wooly
Haven't read all this thread cause some of the responses make my head hurt.
Are bad hips genetics or diet? The right answer is both. Puppies being xrayed for good hips is kind of stupid. While you may see shallow joints, it really doesn't mean they will have hip dysplasia. Now if that puppy is fed the wrong diet and gets over weight, then it greatly increases their chances. I have never seen anyone say they will pay for surgery to fix a dog's hips. That shite gets crazy expensive. Both parents certified, good diet and proper care plus a hip guarantee all bode well, but nothing is 100%.
Are bad hips genetics or diet? The right answer is both. Puppies being xrayed for good hips is kind of stupid. While you may see shallow joints, it really doesn't mean they will have hip dysplasia. Now if that puppy is fed the wrong diet and gets over weight, then it greatly increases their chances. I have never seen anyone say they will pay for surgery to fix a dog's hips. That shite gets crazy expensive. Both parents certified, good diet and proper care plus a hip guarantee all bode well, but nothing is 100%.
Posted on 3/9/13 at 8:41 am to Wooly
They ask you to return your dog and they give you a new puppy from a new litter. I have a GSD and they are great dogs but sometimes hip dysplasia is an issue with ALL German breeds, rotties, Dobies, boxers and reisenscnauzers all have dysplasia issues. A lot of people I know that have dealt with it end up keeping the dog because of the bond that's built and a lot of dysplasia issues is wear and tear that people put their dogs through.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:16 pm to Wooly
Look for one whose parents are hip "certified". That way you get genetics that aren't likely to produce displaysia.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:11 pm to Wooly
I think they pay for the costs.
Purebred GSDs have hip and leg problems. The most high dollar German bloodlines seem to be the most problematic from what I've seen. They're bred to be low rided in the back (you'll know what I'm talking about when you see one) and it causes problems.
I'd much prefer a mutt with a ton of GSD in it to help get past that leg/hip issue.
Purebred GSDs have hip and leg problems. The most high dollar German bloodlines seem to be the most problematic from what I've seen. They're bred to be low rided in the back (you'll know what I'm talking about when you see one) and it causes problems.
I'd much prefer a mutt with a ton of GSD in it to help get past that leg/hip issue.
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