| A German shepherd kennel is home to a variety of | | | | choosing price is that show dogs that are "entire" - |
| Shepherd breeds. Finding a clean kennel where dogs | | | | not spayed or neutered - cost much more than |
| are well cared for is step one. Step two: Choose | | | | non-entire dogs. |
| your ideal dog, and then take good care of him. | | | | Along with your puppy a kennel will provide proof of |
| Most German shepherd kennels plan their litters well | | | | the vet exam, AKC papers, health and hip guarantee |
| in advance and once you describe the kind of dog | | | | and a puppy packet that gives you training tips and |
| you want, they can guide you to the litter that best | | | | advice--and booster shots if they are two months or |
| fits your needs. Some kennels raise puppies indoors, | | | | older. |
| in a clean, climate controlled room. The cost of | | | | Most kennels are willing to ship puppies to your |
| puppies from these kennels varies according to the | | | | destination. In that case the puppy will fly in an |
| type of puppy you choose; companion puppies are | | | | airline-approved crate; but of course, this costs extra. |
| cheapest--they're not meant for breeding or sport. A | | | | These crates are generally shipped in cargo along |
| show/sport prospect comes with full AKC registration | | | | with the other animals in the flight. And the older the |
| and breeding rights and can be bred to participate in | | | | puppy, the bigger the crate, so you'll pay more. |
| sports, and to work. Considerably cheaper, but no | | | | Some kennels require a non-refundable deposit in |
| less loving or lovable are retired dogs, usually five | | | | exchange for the puppy. But chances are you'll never |
| years and older. One thing to keep in mind when | | | | ask for your money back. |