German Shepherd Lovers

Cindy Kelly is the president, owner, and head of operations at Regis Regal German Shepherds headquartered in Spring Grove, Illinois. Cindy is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate breeders of any dog breeds I have consulted with. Cindy takes passion for her champion bloodline German Shepherd dogs and will not sell her German Shepherd pups to anyone. There is no doubt there are many imitation German Shepherd breeders. Just because you have female and male German Shepherd dog and have puppies does not mean that you are now a professional German Shepherd breeder.

A great dog breeder, like Cindy Kelly of Regis Regal German Shepherds is characterized by several key attributes and practices:

Commitment to Health and Welfare of the parent German Shepherds as well as the pups: The top priority for any reputable breeder is the health and well-being of their dogs. This includes ensuring that breeding dogs are healthy, genetically tested for hereditary diseases common in their breed, and well cared for in terms of nutrition, exercise, and veterinary care.

Breed Knowledge and Expertise: A great breeder is knowledgeable about their chosen breed(s), including breed standards, temperament, behavior, and specific health concerns. They should be able to provide guidance and information to potential buyers about the breed’s characteristics and needs.

Selective Breeding Practices: Responsible breeders carefully select breeding pairs based on genetic health, temperament, and conformation to breed standards. They aim to improve the breed with each generation and avoid breeding dogs with known health issues or undesirable traits.

Ethical and Transparent Practices: Transparency is essential in all aspects of breeding, including providing accurate information about the lineage, health records, and any potential risks associated with the breed. Ethical breeders are open to questions and concerns from prospective buyers and are willing to provide ongoing support and advice after the sale.

Proper Socialization and Environmental Exposure: Puppies raised by reputable breeders are typically well-socialized from a young age, exposed to different environments, people, and experiences to help them develop into well-adjusted adults.

Responsible Placement of Puppies: Great breeders carefully screen potential buyers to ensure that their puppies are going to suitable homes where they will receive proper care and attention. They may require potential buyers to fill out questionnaires, conduct interviews, or even visit their facilities before agreeing to sell a puppy.

Continued Involvement and Support: A good breeder doesn’t wash their hands of the puppies once they are sold. They are available to provide ongoing support, advice, and guidance to new puppy owners throughout the dog’s life.

Involvement in the Dog Community: Many reputable breeders are actively involved in dog shows, competitions, or breed clubs. This involvement helps them stay informed about the latest developments in their breed and allows them to network with other knowledgeable individuals in the dog community.

Adherence to Legal and Ethical Standards: Great breeders adhere to all applicable laws and regulations related to breeding, licensing, and animal welfare. They also follow ethical guidelines set forth by reputable breeding organizations and breed clubs.

Lifetime Responsibility for Their Dogs: A responsible breeder takes responsibility for every dog they breed, regardless of age or circumstances. They should be willing to take back any dog they have bred if the owner can no longer care for it, to ensure the dog’s well-being and prevent it from ending up in a shelter or rescue.

Cindy Kelly of Regis Regal German Shepherds in Spring Grove, Illinois knows her dogs and knows German Shepherd. I like to add more to this review but am running late for my appointment. Please feel free to contact me or write to me if you need a reference and one of the most kindest, knowledgeable, experienced, and humble breeders I met and now I am a fan of Cindy Kelly, Owner and founder of Regis Regal German Shepherds headquartered in Spring Grove, Illinois.

• This discussion was modified 2 months, 2 weeks ago by  Sapna Sharma.

Spoke with Gustan and he mentioned his friend is a professional German Shepherd training professional. What are Dutch Shepherd dogs.

Here’s the link to Mark Chen trained Dutch Shepherd dog.

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Chase, one year old German Shepherd long hair puppy learns how to sit in less than a day. I showed him what I expect from him when I said sit yesterday afternoon for 30 minutes and today he knew what it meant. He sat on command 100% of the time. He was having a hard time initially but eventually sat when told to do so.

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What is a Shiloh German Shepherd compared to a standard German Shepherd dog? I heard a Shiloh German Shepherd is a mixture between a German Shepherd and Alaskan Malamute and are larger and live longer. Can someone explain?

Chase continuing to practice how to sit

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How long do German Shepherd dogs live. What is the lifespan of a German Shepherd dog.

Here’s the second day of me working with Chase my one year old German Shepherd puppy. Walked around the pond three times around. Teaching Chase how to walk on a leash. He’s kinda of not domesticated and needs a lot of work.

I am first going to leash training Chase then I will training him off leash train him. Tge sit, down, stay, and heel.

Here’s videos of Chase. Started leash training Chase the one year old German Shepherd puppy. Walked three tines around the pond. Did so so and he tried pulling time to time. Did not yell at him or try to train him. First day so I let him get used to the house and walking path. Will try to walk him daily for a week before I start leash training him. I want to train him to walk off leash, come when he is called, and not run after squirrels or leave the area where he can not be by me. I will post our progress as time pass. Chase still thinks he is a 4 month old German Shepherd puppy and is clueless on everything. Everything is a game to him. Chase is a good natured dog and doesn’t have a mean bone and needs to start learning how to behave and get some manners. I purchased Chase in September and he has two different types of worms 🪱. One type was a intestinal worm that took 4 months to treat and he needed to be separated from our other dogs because the poop was contagious. Now he’s all healed and showtime so time for one on one training. Chase loves toys especially squeaky balls. I want to train him how to fetch and go on car rides. Once Chase is fully trained, I like to get another German shepherd puppy

Potty training a German Shepherd puppy does not have to be stressful and difficult. German Shepherd Puppies are very intelligent dogs and are fairly easy to Potty Train if the owner knows the basic techniques to make the puppy realize that Potty training means he cannot poop in the house.

https://youtu.be/8b_vYes8ISQ?si=wlr7-l7nnZBXxIQu

German Shepherd dogs are very intelligent dogs. In this video you will see how a trainer trains German Shepherd dogs.

https://youtu.be/xQwIIt_Q_JU?si=XAwmZXmWAlhx8hWo

Many German Shepherd owners want to train their German Shepherd puppy trained to walk off leash. However it is natural for your German Shepherd Puppy to be by you off leash but if your German Shepherd puppy sees a car or squirrel and takes off it can be trouble. Here’s a German Shepherd training video

https://youtu.be/fBm46CHnbPc?si=X60yFH8lOHavyxAA

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