GENERAL INFORMATION:

We have kept our number of dogs minimal to create a warm family atmosphere for our dogs and puppies. All of our puppies and dogs are constantly hugged, kissed, held, and dearly loved by grandchildren and ourselves.

We do not sale outside the USA, to puppy shops, or to brokers. We do not want to sale to breeders .

Our puppies are born and stay indoors until they are weaned around 4 1/2-5 weeks of age. They are then transferred to the whelping shed with an in/out door run. This helps with potty training.

Please check out our testimonials page. You will see that our puppies/dogs are good natured and are good with families and children.

PURCHASE PROCEDURES:

Puppies go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age. Puppies at 8 weeks of age will be sold, wormed, 1st shots and vet checked for overall health. When you receive your puppy, proof of vet checkup will be supplied, a CD that contains copies of OFA results on parent dogs, heritage of parent dogs, and a wealth of information on care of your dog. You will also receive receipt/contract of payment for your records, and AKC registration papers(when payment is made in full). There is a two-year written guarantee to cover any genetic life threatening diseases on your puppy's health that also includes a 27 month guarantee on elbows hips .

VACCINAIONS: 1st vaccinations will be given prior to sale. Buyer is expected to continue booster shots and encouraged to only do 3 year minimum booster shots thereafter, not one year. Huge studies are finding that dogs' immune systems are at great risk by doing unnecessary yearly shots. Please read about this.

PRICE: start at $750.00 with 2-yr health guarantee that includes hips and elbows.

SELECTION PROCESS: If we get more than one buyer in a general location such as Denver, CO or Lincoln NE, we can usually deliver, otherwise you will need to come pick your puppy up and depending on our schedule we may be able to meet part way. As of January 1, 2010 we will be having buyers select via photos posted on my site. Buyers are welcome to come visit to make their selection in advance. We will allow buyers to make their selection pup as early as 6 weeks of age and after they have a clean bill of health from the Vet. We do not do temperament tests. Puppies act differently from one day to the next. Personality, color, size, and other details are difficult, if not impossible, to choose from a photo. I highly recommend that you tell me what type of puppy you are wanting, what type of work you expect from it or if you just want a calmer house dog. I will guide you to the best suited puppy for your needs. I observe them every day and know each puppys' personality. I want each puppy to go to the best suited family. Sehr Gut Wesen German Shepherd reserves the right to pick of litter.

Because we are a small operation, we do not have the ability to take payments through paypal or credit cards. Once you have determined that you want a puppy from us, we ask for a down payment of $250 check or cashier's check. You will then be put on the choice list according to the order we receive down payments.

We accept deposits in advance but may need to limit the number if too many people are request the same color and sex. Example 8 blk/tan boys in one litter would be a stretch.

First deposit will choose 1st from their predetermined sex (male/female) and color desired (blk/tan or black). After deposit is made and the puppies are born, the buyer is locked in his/her choice of color, sex, and litter choice, but still has the option to move to another litter if they choose, if there is still an opening left in alternative litter. Because we held that spot for the buyer until the puppies are born, deposits are non-refundable at that point, but can be moved to alternative litters. If the desired litter does not produce the deposited sex or color desired, buyer has the option to have deposit refunded to him/her or can choose to carry it to another litter. However, when carrying to another litter he/she, will fall behind any others that have already made a deposit on alternative litter.

COLOR CHOICE: Choosing black/tan can be black/red, and can consist of anything from just the lower legs developing to tan or significant fading which consists of only a black saddle and muzzle. I do not guarantee a specific fading or hue. Coat lengths will be set apart by long coat vs. plush or short coat. Short to plush coat is categorized together. Getting selection early will increase your chances of getting more of what you want for color and coat. Please read this article on coat colors.

DELIVERY OR PICK-UP DAY: Each buyer will have his own time and place to look the puppy over, about an hour. If you are not picking your puppy up at our kennel, we can meet at an easy to find location usually a Public place or Park. Visitors will get to see parent dogs on site and make selection at our kennel. If you live outside the Denver or Nebraska area you will need to come pick your puppy up as we usually do not deliver to other areas.

In the past the majority of the puppies will be delivered to Colorado or the Denver area. Depending on buyer's location and our schedule we may be able to meet partway.

MAKE DEPOSIT CHECK: to Andrea McCormick or Sehr Gut Wesen. Upon puppy and papers in your hand, we require cash in full. We require this vs. checks so that all papers, puppy and exchanges are done and completed on the spot with no pending issues after the sale. You will receive a receipt/sales contract for this transaction.

When you mail your deposit check. Please include on a sheet of paper your: first and last name, mailing address, phone number, and email. If you do not send this information to me, it will make it difficult for me to be able to contact you for updates and meeting place\time to get your puppy. Include with your contact information: what breeding litter you are depositing for, if you want a male or female puppy, black\tan or solid black. Please sign and send all of the above information to Andrea McCormick, PO Box 502, McCook, NE 69001.

REFERENCES: available upon request. Please email me for any additional photos or documents that you would like to see on our parent dogs or puppies. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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* Questions + Do German Shepherds make good family pets? + What traits are inherent in German Shepherds? + What should I look for in a German Shepherd puppy? + Can my breeder guarantee my puppy will not have hip problems? + Should I get a male or female puppy? + How old should my puppy be when it goes home? + How big will my German Shepherd be? + What is "socializing" and why is it important? + When will my puppy's ears stand? + What precautions should I take with my puppy? + When should I switch my puppy to adult food? + How often should I feed my puppy and how much? + What is bloat (gastric torsion)? + What is the life expectancy of a German Shepherd? + Should I get American or German bloodlines? + Do German Shepherds shed a lot? + What about long-coated Germans Shepherds? + Are German Shepherds smart and easy to train? + My adolescent German Shepherd is limping! What should I do? + What is a "gay tail"? + What do German Shepherds have a reputation of being vicious? + Why is a white German Shepherd disqualified from the show ring? + What is an average size litter? + What is the difference between a German Shepherd and an Alsatian? + Why is the word "dog" used in the breed name? + What is Schutzhund? + Is there a club for German Shepherds? + Is there a mailing list for German Shepherds? * Finding Your New GSD * What Questions Should I Ask a Breeder?/What if I Want to Breed My GSD? (currently in a separate document) * Your New GSD Puppy at Home * History of the German Shepherd Dog * German Pedigrees, Working Titles and Certifications * Schutzhund * Health Concerns + Brief Explanations of Various Disorders + More Detail on Common Disorders

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