New page to read in defense of only my Foster Program! |
Available Adult German Shepherds for Sale and Retired Adults & Fosters |
All are current on all vaccines, wormings, heartworm preventative, etc. |
I am currently looking for a few SELECT 'Forever Yours' - Permanent (yours to keep forever)- Foster 'Breeding'/Homes. Foster Families do not usually pay for their Puppy/Dog and the Puppy/Dog will be theirs to treasure and keep forever. I am very selective in who I choose to become a foster family. Right now I only have only one girl in my foster program. For some of us dog breeders it is very hard to let these precious puppies go! I am placing a few of my ADULT dogs in new homes so I will have extra time and room for the ones that are remaining here with me and so I will never loose my lines that I, and many people, cherish so much. Most breeders know and agree that if one has much over 5-7 dogs, they cant possibly all be given enough individual attention that our dogs do soooo deserve! (Time spent with them individually, which is love, is what they desire most!)- not time while we are working too- or when we can fit in a 'bit' of time! Most breeders start out small and do have time in the begining for many outings with - and just to enjoy, their dogs. Because some of us love our dogs sooo much, it is very hard for us to let them go and over the years we aquire more plus then some of us keep retired dogs too. For each new dog that comes - there is less time for all the others. Some just get more dogs solely for monetary reasons. I have told many of my customers that I truely believe I should not even be a breeder as I do struggle too hard letting my pups go! Maybe physical needs like food, water, shelter, grooming, elimination, etc. can be taken care of. Put that with the vets, business, phone calls, and computer, etc. and that does not leave too much time for us just ' to be' with our dogs- to just spend time with them enjoying them & individually as well. My dogs are with me every minute of the day and night but so much the time IS spent working. I want very much to be able to get back to where most of my time is spent enjoying my dogs and small amount of time spent 'dog' working! Everyone who knows me or who has gotten a pup from me knows I have always bred for my own personal satisfaction and emotional rewards - selling of puppies was strictly to fund be being able to care for all the dogs that I wanted to keep here for myself, to never loose my lines (my bigges fear), and to be able to be here at home to care for them. This venture never turned out to be monetarily successful. But my heart soars with pride from the puppies that came from my pupper dogs as well as from the families I have been able to make sooo happy. I have plans now to keep doing this for myself, so I dont ever loose my 'so precious to me' lines, but on a smaller scale. Most breeders can not keep all of their retired dogs at their home and still be able to replace them with new breeding dogs in order to be able to continue breeding. Usually it is new breeders who do not have much actual experience yet who claim they will keep all of their breeding dogs at their home when they retire. I have retired dogs here that will stay here forever but certainly and unfortunately I can not keep them all and be able to continue breeding. As of now I have 6 retired and/or never been bred older dogs at my home! Because I choose to keep many of my retired dogs at my home I will be placing a few pups in Foster homes so that I will be able to ensure that I will not ever loose my lines and be able keep providing families with these fantastic lines of loving family companions and protectors by working with our special and much appreciated Foster families. I call this a mutually beneficial agreement that benefits all involved - Puppy, New Foster and Breeder - by being able to live his/her life in a home with out many dogs, receiving tons of love and attention. I believe if more breeders did this it would be so much more WONDERFUL for their breeding dogs. With females - Fosters usually receive their Pup at no charge - as well as another pup(spay/neuter agreement) or financial compensation after a litter. Breeder would get 2 litters back. Fosters will usually whelp the pups and then the pups come to my home by 5 weeks old. Can be a wonderful and enriching learning/sharing experience for the whole family. Sometimes the puppies will be whelped at my home. If Foster, for females, only desires to have 1 or 2 breedings that may be a possibility as well. With males - Fosters receive their Pup at no charge if they live near to me. For males would be possibly very occasional stud use. Involves Foster transporting the breeding boy back to us for 1 to 3 breedings. Boys or Girls: Occasionally I may be able to help with the driving by meeting 1/2 way. For Boys or Girls: Much easier way- Sometimes we may be able ship or receive semen instead of having to drive the dogs. Ocassionally if Foster lives quite a ways away and is desiring a male and we will probably never use him - due to distance - Foster may need to pay for their male (or reduced price) and we would compensate after using him. I actually have not used any of my very few foster males yet due to distance and time constraints. To be apply, Fosters must live within, or not much farther than,180 mile radius- 3 hours or less - (occasional exceptions) of Lerona, West Virginia and be willing to participate in our breeding program with an exclusive breeding rights contract that I stand behind. Fosters must also own their home and have a fenced yard(not underground fencing) Breeder will be resposible for any and all costs associated with the 'breeding' and puppy raising. Of course Puppies must be properly socialized and trained, and raised indoors and as 'part of the family' as stated in the informational e-mails and contract that we send to all new puppy owners as well as Fosters. Fosters may contact me anytime day or night as well as all of my puppy clients! I have always tried to do my best to help educate people and support anyone who gets a puppy from me. I have mentored a few breeders also. I also try to help the many people who contact me about getting ears up or dog training/behavior with their own dog that did not come from ALCGS. |
AYER'S LONGHAIRED GERMAN SHEPHERDS |
Dog Breeders of Longhaired German Shepherds AKC |
This page was last updated on: April 14, 2008
Call for more info on Available Adults or Foster Program. 304-384-8884 |
Priority given to our current Puppy Owners. |
Longhaired girl and longhaired boy to be in breeding program. |
For the next few months we will ONLY be able to answer phone calls. Thank You! |
Jenna is a long haired German Shepherd. Just 14 months! Sum/Mik pup. VA Not available. |
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In case anyone wonders why theses dogs stay up on my site for quite awhile... I do get occasional calls for some of the grown dogs or pups. Someone asked me if I was really that picky? Yes I AM that picky! lol! Whether the pupper is retired or in the breeding program, I just want to know that the family will be, of course, a wonderful pet owner. If the dog is in the 'breeding program' they also must be committed and reliable/trustworthy to participate in the program. Since I live in a rural state, I'm a bit distance from populated larger cities. Most of the time distance is too far for most people to want to commit to. However I do have a few WONDERFUL Fosters that do live far quite a distance from me. It really is quite easy tho.... just looking for wonderful pet owners that are honest and have integrity and don't mind driving for the 2 or 3 breedings(or possibly 1) or meeting or using the vets. Sometimes some people who call dont seem to realize how important these precious dogs are to me and how important my breeding program is to me. I would rather not place any pups or that all the adult dogs stayed here than just let them go to anyone. I will probably only place 1 or 2 puppies this year and next year as well - and I have only placed 1 adult in the last year too, so since it seems to take me up to a year to find one commited person this will stay up on my site year round. |
I won't be shipping adult dogs since this is something they would not be used to. I would want to meet you too and you would need to meet the dogs to see about the right fit for your family! |
Please do your homework and check other programs if your would like to participate in our breeding program. You may like to contact one of the people in my breeding program already to see if they have enjoyed being in it and if they feel that their family and their puppy have benefited by it. You can just give me a call for their phone #. |
Serious inquires only please. |
... Fostering Fancy has been a most unique experience that has provided for us the dog of a lifetime without breaking the bank on a purebred that we couldn't afford otherwise. With 2 small kids and college to save for, paying full price wasn't an option for us. Spending lots of time with breeding, puppies, and vet care was way worth what we got in return. A dog with a history, personality, and loving nature - unlike getting a dog that we know nothing about, with an unknown past, that could potentially harm our kids. I will be back from my trip next month. Can we plan on possibly coming to see you and Pippi then? It would be a true blessing to have a suitable companion for our girl Fancy and addition to our home. Just let me know if it's still an option. Fancy likes riding in the car every morning to take the kids to school and still continues to try and play ball with our cat who just isn't interested. She really needs a friend to hang out with. :-) Melissa H. Mother, Wife, & Student (Melissa now has Miss Pippi too! Sandy) |
Thank you Melissa for being such a concerned, compassionate, and loving pupper owner. |
PUPPIES to be in Foster Program: |
Miss GRETCHEN |
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FOR SALE: 2 young adult girls. Call me at 304 384 8884 |
New page to read in defense of only my Foster Program! |
Note from a foster momma: |
Gretch has found a wonderful home. |
