Hello From CA and AZ

[Kentk]

Hello. My name is Kent. I am a new member on the forum. I am exploring the Dutch Shepherd dog as my next prospect. I previously owned a GSD Czech. It has been several years since I had to put him down. He was like my kid so the effect has stayed with me for quite a while. I am now ready for another dog.

I split my time between Southern CA and Kingman, AZ. I am looking for a reputable breeder of the Dutch Shepherd in these areas. I am also looking for a reputable trainer and for KNPV organization. Any assistance or suggestions would be welcome. It would be nice to see the puppy I am getting before it arrives, but I am also aware that purchasing from a good breeder is most important.

I am also looking for confirmation in my research that the Dutch Shepherd dog is the right one for me.

Any assistance is again welcome.

Thanks you,

Kent Keyfauver

[Hattieb]

Hi Kent,

I'm new to this forum too, from up in northern Ca.

What do you want to do with a dutch if you opt for one? what kind of lifestyle do you have? Is he going to travel with you?

I know of no KNPV groups around Ca, hence why I am training for IPO. I train a place that has A LOT of german shepards, but also other types of dogs, in fact a tiny jack russel and poodle was in class last week. It's really nice to train at a good facility.

What did you do with your GSD?

If your interested when the time is right and if a DS would be a good choice for you, I know of a DS breeder, in northern Ca (not currently advertising) with KNPV dogs-all serious working dogs to working homes. All imports from belgium/Ireland esc, mostly from Berry 2 lines with a few other well known working dogs.

Then again, there is always rescue too! while I have never rescued a DS there is one specifically for DS. (I have adopted from Muttville senior dog rescue 3 times but the old guys don't last long and I was super sad losing a dog every year).

Hope to talk DS in the future..

[LyonsFamily]

Welcome! The trainer in Long Beach I emailed you about trains with a PSA club that uses her place and she also has some French Ring connections. I don't know of any KNPV groups, but I honestly don't know much about KNPV in the states.

[Owned-By-Hendrix]

There's almost 0 KNPV trainers/clubs/sport in the US. It tried to take hold a few years ago but never made it. I think most of those who still dabble are in Florida/NE.

What are you going to do with your Dutch? They are very different from GSD, even the working Czech lines, and need a job. I look forward to hearing about what you did with your GSD in the past and your experience with working dogs.

As far as breeders, I wouldn't recommend ones in AZ, and I would choose your lines very carefully for what you want to do. Depending on your goal I can make further recommendations for reputable breeders for you to interview but you may end up not going with a local breeder. In the end I advise to trade geographic location for quality and the RIGHT dog.

If you are more interested in a rescue dog who can do the work, there's a woman I can recommend who is a rock star and places a lot of working prospects to forever sport and LE homes. There's also green dogs breeders will occasionally have. I know everyone want a puppy for supposed "stronger bonding" but depending on what you will be doing and your past experience a green dog may be better suited temperament wise and handling wise. Just my two cents - either way welcome to the forum and please feel free to ask any and every Q you may have!