GSD Breeders in NYC or North Carolina?
I’ve wanted a German shepherd since I was a kid, and ~1 year out of college living in NYC, I think I’m finally ready to get one. I’m moving out of a 2-bed with a friend to a studio apartment in August, so targeting September to get a puppy. I know a studio apartment is small for a GSD, but I work from home 3-4 days a week and am more than willing to put in the work required and pay for walkers when I’m not home.
I’m from North Carolina, so I could go down there and drive the puppy up to NYC in a rental car (that’d certainly be hectic with a rental car + new puppy, but I’d make it work) or I could get one in NYC or could even get one delivered. I’ve tried to do some research online on who the best breeders are but have struggled finding anything meaningful. Beyond health checks and breeders with experience, anyone know what I should specifically look for? Anyone know any specific breeders that are as affordable as possible and will have a strong temperament + hips/elbows? I definitely don’t want a working line breed, and some of these dogs are $$$$.
Anything is helpful, thanks, y’all!