BUYING A DOG
OR A PUPPY
Our dogs are born and trained in Russia. The kennel is operated by a very trusted and warm friend who happens to be a highly experienced veterinarian who absolutely loves animals, especially German Shepherds. She searches the world seeking the very best breeding males and females, selectively promoting healthy genes and delivering to select clients, very special dogs with exceptional blood lines. Many are recognized world champions.
We have enjoyed the love, friendship and loyalty of two of her dogs, Guardie and Marcos as well as raised and owned Max and Iram, an EOD dog with 18 months of specialized training locating high explosives. The good news is that he never found any!
Marcos (In Florida) is available for stud should any of our readers have an AKC registered pure female shepherd they wish to breed.
In Vietnam, where I spend 3 years, I learned how remarkable and valuable the Shepherd truly is. I knew the perimeter guard dogs all of whom were German Shepherds. In my opinion, which some may rightly dispute, for protective duty and intelligence, there is no better breed.
Temperament is a quality in dogs that is as important as their intelligence. We don't deliver stupid dogs. As loveable as they may be, we prefer smart guys with even temperament and that's what you will get through us.
We do all the paper work for and with you. If you want to fly to Moscow and pick a dog yourself -we help. We know how and where to get a visa and the best way to get there. We have friends there who are happy to meet you at the airport, drive you to a convenient hotel and, after a rest, to the kennel.
Your driver and our friend will interpret and remain with you during your stay for as long as you wish. All arrangements can be made at that time to take the dog back on your return flight.
OR
We can provide videos of our dogs along with all their papers and help you to pick one we can ship to you. If, after a few days, you are not happy with your dog, you can ship him to us here in Florida we will refund all your money. We know where the dogs are brought after landing and how to retrieve them and get through US Customs. No easy feat!
Pricing
Our dogs vary in price as they do everywhere. In general, the starting price for a 12 month old trained purebred German Shepherd is $3,800 up to $5.500 with some in the $9,800 to $25,000 range ( not counting shipping ). Much less than many US breeders charge by the way. When purchasing a thoroughbred you are paying for literally hundreds of hours of time by the vet, the handlers and trainers.
As an example, included in the price is the approximately $1500 we pay to send our handler and our female dog to Germany for airfare and hotels plus perhaps $1000 for the stud fee- there's $2500 spent 6 months before the pups are born - if we are lucky- (not every mating results in a pregnancy and there are no refunds)
Then, once your puppy is born, consider all the shots, all the food and all the care and shelter for a period of another six months to a year. I think you have to agree that If a fair hourly wage were attached to the price of one of our dogs - no one could ever afford one. So, of course, this is a labor of love. We love our guys and are happy to devote our time and efforts. The prices are not even close to reflecting the weeks and months of thought love and care each of our dogs receives. We are not running a puppy mill :) that you can take to the bank!
TRAINING
We can train your dog to any level you may wish before you pick him up or have us ship him. His commands can be in English or Russian or actually both. All of our dogs were and are from Russia and all are bi-lingual!
If you're interested, write or call
Alyona Firth
email: alyonafirth@gmail.com
ph and text 954 494 4262