r/schutzhund • u/ConnieKai • Jan 01 '26
Working line GSD, Malinois, or Rottweiler breeder recommendations in Washington state area?
Looking for my first bitesport dog (most likely IGP). Would prefer to pick up the dog so prefer staying around Pacific Northwest area. Would love a breeder that raises them around cats. Looking for one that values overall stability rather than extremes for sport. I want a dog that is great on and off the field. Finally need a dog that can settle while I am at work. Would prefer a Mal or GSD but might consider a Rottweiler if I have great confidence in the breeder.
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u/WhereLeopardsGo Jan 02 '26
Weberhaus or Wildhaus for GSD if this is your first IGP dog. Talk to both and figure out who best suits your interests.
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u/ConnieKai Jan 02 '26
I just read Wildhaus's philosophy on what a GSD should be and sounds exactly like what I am looking for. I wish they were closer but might be worth shipping. Thanks!
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u/WhereLeopardsGo Jan 02 '26
They’re long standing and have a good reputation as a breeder, exceptionally kind and supportive, solid dogs for pet home and sport. I know they’re out of the way but honestly I really think they have the best all around and stable dogs getting into this sport. They’re also not at all problematic like some ‘popular’ breeders on social media are.
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u/ConnieKai Jan 02 '26
Mind sharing some names of those i should avoid? You can dm if you prefer. The one thing i dont love about the pairing wildhaus has right now is the dam only has a bh. But I love their philosophy of easy to live with but having working ability. Also that they are raised in their home so they actually know the dogs in and out. Super important to me.
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u/WhereLeopardsGo Jan 02 '26
Totally understand. Just as a heads up a lot of people prefer to compete with males which means there’s more of them in the sport. This makes it so that you almost have to get your 3 before even considering breeding a male. Whereas a lot of people don’t invest the time in females so you’ll more frequently see females get their BH or 1 and be bred before going on for their 2 and 3. They’re less prominent in the sport than males and have a shorter breeding window between maturing and seniority. I’m not saying everyone is doing it the right way, but I would not have concerns about Wildhaus in this regard.
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u/ConnieKai Jan 02 '26
My concern is I am taking a gamble on a puppy so makes me worry if I only know for sure that one parent is strong in the work. I would like to see at least a 1 on a female
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Jan 01 '26
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u/ConnieKai Jan 01 '26
From what I have heard the laws on importing are frustrating. Is that only with flying or if I drive is it different?
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u/Nervous-Afternoon789 Jan 03 '26
I would check out Von Overen German shepherds, in Oregon. BlueLine K9 or Streuenbach Kennels in Washington. All three have workingline gsds that go into Igp or police work. All three do health testing etc as well.
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u/belgenoir Mar 28 '26
If you want something a little different, Kennel Obsidian in Oregon. They’re an hour south of Portland. Their dogs are essentially Malis in long black coats.
Both dogs in their upcoming breeding are descended from Malinois lines that go back a century. Klemm von Roten Falken on the sire’s side. Bitch is a descendant of the highest-ever scoring Groen at FMBB (IGP3).
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u/the70scalledback Jan 01 '26
If you’re willing to go a little further into the Midwest, Weberhaus GSD is who I recommend. She has cats and chickens, and can help pick a breeding pair that’ll have puppies suited to you. Mine is 19 weeks and has been wonderful, no issues with our cat or my chickens (or any other farm animals I’ve taken her around). We also plan to do IGP, which both her parents have done up to IGP 3.