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The most important thing when purchasing a puppy is that you get a puppy that is healthy, physically sound, and of good temperament. A guide to assessing these things is that:
A German Shepherd is a working breed and therefore can be quite “industrious” when left alone for long periods of time and this can be directed towards destroying its environment or via problematic barking. The question regarding the size of an area to keep a GSD in is really a twofold question about whether you have enough time to devote to the puppy/dog. A GSD can be kept in quite a small backyard, provided that GSD is not left to its own devices for long periods of time without company, training or exercise external to its housing. If you have plenty of time to devote to the dog a small backyard is sufficient, but should you work long hours and have little time you may wish to rethink about keeping a GSD in a confined space.
Pedigree registrations are controlled by the State/Territory Kennel Control. Puppies/dogs registered with that body have been registered from pedigree parents on the Main Register and pedigree details of the puppy have been recorded for many generations. There is a Code of Ethics which breeders registered with the State Bodies must uphold in their breeding practices and this ensures that the purchaser of a puppy can expect that their puppy should be reared under those practices.
Pedigree registrations are issued by the State/Territory Kennel Control, after application by the Breeder. The “Main Register” pedigrees are blue in colour, whilst the “Limited Register” pedigrees are orange in colour, and are both A4 size. Dogs registered on the “Limited Register” may not be exhibited in conformation shows, nor can they be bred with, but can still be entered in Obedience, Agility and Tracking Trials. Dogs registered on the “Main Register” are eligible to participate in all aspects of the Kennel Control sanctioned activities, ie breeding, showing, trialling and breed surveying, etc.
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