BUYER BEWARE

Alberta has become a hotbed of "BackYard" Breeders. 
 All claim to have "Quality" Dogs and prices vary from $300.00 to over $2,500. 
 Make sure that the breeder you choose to purchase your puppy from is not a "For Profit" "BackYard" or "Puppy Mill" Breeder.
A responsible Breeder always has some involvement with dog sports and is active at a local Dog Club Level.

Pet Store Puppies are ALWAYS poor breeding stock !

What is their definition of "Quality"? 
And what achievements or titles do their dogs have?
Why did they breed this litter?
And "Honestly - How many litters a year do they actually breed !)
Beware of the "Old Style" label = poor conformation usually.

Believe it or not - but some "Breeders" only claim to having a quality puppy - is that they do not compete in anything !!!

 Dogs worthy of breeding should have some titles or awards to show that the Breeder does something other than "Breed for Income".

A responsible Breeder always tries to achieve the AKC / CKC Standard.
 Extra big , extra small,  or under angulated, maybe subject to their own medical issues due to excessive size or lack there of.

Being able to see both parents is not always a good thing. 
Seldom will a good breeder have two dogs with compatible blood lines that can produce a perfect litter.
  It usually means they are breeding whatever is in their back yard some for convenience and others for income/profit.
We do  purchase superior breeding stock outside of our own lines to improve our breeding program.

Multiple untitled females bred routinely to the in resident untitled male is a common practice of  Back Yard breeders / Puppy Mills. 

There may be a good reason to have both parents - however you need to ask the right questions.

Families are lured by the promise of "More to choose from" or by "Pick your own Puppy". 
This should be a warning that they do not breed to improve. 
A good breeder will try to match each puppies personality as carefully as possible with a compatible family. 
All litters should be temperament tested. 

Once a back yard breeder has your money - it is never refundable.

We proudly display our Litter Pedigree's for all to see, review and research !

Here at Edale German Shepherds - We believe that producing a litter of puppies is a very serious commitment. 
our infrequent litters are bred to improve our own breeding program - Never for income.
Edale German Shepherd Puppies have successfully competed in  Confirmation, Obedience, Schutzhund, Herding and Therapy work.
(References are available)
Here at Edale German Shepherds we have bred or owned many Canadian / American Champions.
First and foremost they are loving family companions.

 
The parents of our puppies are often AKC or CKC Champions or close to completing their Champion Title. 
 X-Rayed and cleared through OFA or OVC. 
All pedigree's are thoroughly researched to ensure a compatible breeding. 
Puppies are born in our home, handled frequently and given lots of love and affection.
They are routinely wormed and are micro-chipped for identification. 
They receive a thorough vet check and first vaccination shot between 7 and 8 weeks old.
   Full Health Guarantee 2 years (see puppy contract bottom of page)
 $50.00 Rebate upon Completion of "Puppy Kindergarten" Course.
  Also FREE 6 Weeks Health Insurance for accidents / illness (Conditions apply)
  Free German Shepherds for Dummies Handbook

With more than 40 years experience - we are available for advice and support for the life of your dog.

We do not sell puppies for profit, our dogs are our passion- not our income.

Q:    How can you make a small fortune breeding dogs Responsibly ?
Answer:     Start with a Large Fortune !!!

   We are one of very few breeders to offer "Money Back Guarantee"

An Edale Puppy is worth waiting for.

We only sell our puppies to homes that include them as a valuable member of their family, as we do ours. 
They are not to be allowed to travel loose in the back of pick-up trucks.
Never tied up.
Never allowed to roam freely throughout neighbourhoods. 
Never to be expected to live alone outdoors. Or be "Kennel Dogs"

Please review this very useful information at the link below.

Ethical & Unethical Dog Breeders

What is a Puppy Mill?

What is a back yard breeder and what damage are they doing?