heroeswit Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I'm going to import a White Swiss Shepherd from the Czech Republic I have found a breeder I really like and she has 3 options for puppy purchase A: Puppy with export pedigree, microchip with 1 vaccination, regular worming, 8 weeks of age B: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth C: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth, X-ray monitoring of hips and elbows of young (maximum to grade 1/ B) My vet recommends C because of the Hip and Elbow and teeth guarantee. I'm wondering which option you would choose. The dog will be ANKC re-registered. Edited March 18, 2011 by dwilds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm going to import a White Swiss Shepherd from the Czech Republic I have found a breeder I really like and she has 3 options for puppy purchaseA: Puppy with export pedigree, microchip with 1 vaccination, regular worming, 8 weeks of age B: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth C: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth, X-ray monitoring of hips and elbows of young (maximum to grade 1/ B) My vet recommends C because of the Hip and Elbow and teeth guarantee. I'm wondering which option you would choose. The dog will be ANKC re-registered. easily C and I would speak to the WSS breeders here too, Angela Sneddon is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroeswit Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm going to import a White Swiss Shepherd from the Czech Republic I have found a breeder I really like and she has 3 options for puppy purchaseA: Puppy with export pedigree, microchip with 1 vaccination, regular worming, 8 weeks of age B: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth C: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth, X-ray monitoring of hips and elbows of young (maximum to grade 1/ B) My vet recommends C because of the Hip and Elbow and teeth guarantee. I'm wondering which option you would choose. The dog will be ANKC re-registered. easily C and I would speak to the WSS breeders here too, Angela Sneddon is very good. Thanks for your comment. I have been speaking with Angela for a while now and she has been such great help with helping me decide on the right lines and letting me know of any crossovers in the lines of dogs already in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm going to import a White Swiss Shepherd from the Czech Republic I have found a breeder I really like and she has 3 options for puppy purchaseA: Puppy with export pedigree, microchip with 1 vaccination, regular worming, 8 weeks of age B: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth C: Young dog for breeding with complete teeth, X-ray monitoring of hips and elbows of young (maximum to grade 1/ B) My vet recommends C because of the Hip and Elbow and teeth guarantee. I'm wondering which option you would choose. The dog will be ANKC re-registered. easily C and I would speak to the WSS breeders here too, Angela Sneddon is very good. Thanks for your comment. I have been speaking with Angela for a while now and she has been such great help with helping me decide on the right lines and letting me know of any crossovers in the lines of dogs already in Australia. Thats great she is very knowlegealbe and it is a big step in importing and especially a new breed, all the very best with your import, trust me once is never enough!@ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lolapalooza* Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 You cant import the baby dog before atleast 9 months old anyway so you would need to find someone to run on all the choices for another 6 months to do all the rabies vacc/titres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 In my breed, I'd do B. In breeds where hips are a problem, I'd do C. It's a lot of money to import to end up with a dog that is unsuitable to breed from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I don't think A is an option anyway. The pup needs to stay for rabies vaccs and titires before shipment. It's one reason shipping from Europe to Australia is a pain in the arse and a "risk" for the exporter. Edit: Just saw Lolapalooza has made the same point upthread. Edited March 18, 2011 by SkySoaringMagpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippets Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I prefer an adult. I imported a Newfoundland puppy from the UK in the 80's. He developed entropians and I got surgery for the eyes, desexing and he dropped dead on the table. Autopsy showed he had sub aortic stenosis. Of course there are risks with adults but there are far to many variables in a puppy for me to even consider a big investment of importing from another country. I don't include NZ in that equation because buying and importing from there is much lower in costs. Edited March 18, 2011 by whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstep Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have imported a number of dogs over the years. For a first import, I would strongly recommend a young adult male, that is fully health tested and have the semen checked too. It is a huge investment of money time and emotion. So play it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 yup definatly C!! Fantastic this breeder gives you these options!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozjen Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 While I will never be likely to be in the position of importing a dog if I was I would go for a young proven adult and would consider something abit older (maybe 3+) so that I could see what it produced especially if I was hoping for it to be a big influence on my breeding. Also by the time the dog has matured you will be aware of most faults as well as good points and know wether it is a worthwhile breeding prospect. Why pay all that money to have a young promising pup or imature dog not turn out a good adult or have a dog you can't breed on from or can't produce anything worthwhile. I know it only provides 50% of the equation but does it show a strong influence on any pups produced. There are enough variables involved without weighing the odds against yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroeswit Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 You cant import the baby dog before atleast 9 months old anyway so you would need to find someone to run on all the choices for another 6 months to do all the rabies vacc/titres If I chose the puppy it would be able to stay with the breeder and she would show the puppy while it is over there and would cover the showing cost from the boarding fee she charges In my breed, I'd do B. In breeds where hips are a problem, I'd do C.It's a lot of money to import to end up with a dog that is unsuitable to breed from. Hi in my breed hips are a problem so I most likely will go for option C I have imported a number of dogs over the years.For a first import, I would strongly recommend a young adult male, that is fully health tested and have the semen checked too. It is a huge investment of money time and emotion. So play it safe. Why do you recommend a male also what about females? Thanks everyone for your comments so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercharged Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 C, no questions asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroeswit Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks Everyone for your comments and votes. I'm going to go with option C as the dog is still from the same litter as I'm interested in so the is one decision made. Now I just have to find out what she is charging for what before I give her my definite answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 C is your best option based on the breed and also the country of export. C will also probably cost you a bit more but the "gamble" will be less risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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