My husband and I first met Paul Schorr in April 2009, after searching for a breeder in New York with available German Shepherd puppies. While the local newspapers were flooded with ads for German Shepherd puppies, it was important for us to get a dog from a responsible and knowledgeable breeder, so we did some research and found Paul’s contact information on the American Kennel Club website. Paul was quick to respond, providing answers to all of my questions and then some. He invited us to his home to meet the puppies, and go over additional questions that we had. He told us all about his passion for dogs, how he has been breeding dogs for 20 years, with a goal to better the breed as a whole. He is very selective, only giving his puppies to those who will give them a good home. Paul’s dogs are all of German lines, and he is an active member of the Schafferhund Schutzhund club. While this is very impressive, we were really only interested in having a loyal and protective pet with good temperament. We were honest with him, and told him that we were not interested in breeding our dog, nor were we interested in Schutzhund training. After leaving that night, I remember praying that he liked us and would choose us to take one of his puppies, despite our intentions. It must have been meant to be; he had a good feeling about us, and we would be given his female long-coat Shepherd a few weeks later.
Over the next few weeks, Paul updated us several times – sending us photos of our puppy, providing updates with how she handled shots, her first time outdoors, etc. We really appreciated this from him, and the willingness to provide these details made us very comfortable in knowing that our puppy was coming home safe and healthy. We met with Paul at his home once more before bringing our dog home at 9 weeks. This was our first puppy, and we had many questions. While they were probably silly to most, we wanted to make sure that we were prepared for the arrival of our new dog. Paul took the time to carefully explain everything to us, and go over every detail – ranging from the type of food he recommends, to how to appropriately pronounce German commands.
We brought our dog home in May 2009, and named her Baya. She was a big ball of fur, and looked like a beautiful little bear cub. In fact, the kids in the neighborhood called her “Bear” upon seeing her for the first time. The first couple of days were a little rough, as we all got acquainted to each other and adjusted to our new lives together. There were many questions, and Paul was quick to respond. It was clear that he truly cared about his puppies, and wanted to make sure that they were in the best possible care after they left his home.
Soon after we brought Baya home, we introduced her to my in-law’s dog. This did not go well, and Baya was thereafter traumatized around even the smallest and calmest dogs in the neighborhood. We tried introducing her to other dogs and we tried taking her to puppy classes. Every attempt at socializing her was unsuccessful, and she was completely terrified of all other dogs. She was always fine around people, even small children, but she wanted nothing to do with other dogs. My husband and I knew that this would only turn into a bigger problem later down the road, so we called Paul to see if he had any ideas. He invited us over to his house and eased Baya’s fears through careful interaction with her mother, Zanna, and her aunt, Olina, in a controlled situation. After working with her for an hour or so, she was cured of her fear, and she was soon running around the yard with the other dogs. We were thrilled, and very grateful for Paul’s willingness to help.
We stuck with the decision to not breed Baya. Upon telling Paul last year, he was disappointed since he knew that Baya would produce great puppies. However, he understood that breeding puppies was not for everyone. We have worked hard on training her to become a very obedient and loyal dog to our family. She has become strong and protective, yet she remains gentle, curious and playful. She is a beautiful dog with a long coat, great color and markings, and we are regularly stopped during walks by complete strangers telling us how good-looking she is. Baya is healthy and great with other dogs and people. She has brought much joy to our family, and we couldn’t imagine life without Baya.
Over the past year and a half, we have kept in regular contact with Paul, sending updates and photos, and even dropping by his house to visit with Baya. He has provided helpful assistance with various things, including recommendations for where we can board her, and the best grooming tools to use. He is very knowledgeable, honest, friendly, supportive, and willing to go the extra mile for his puppies and their families. If others are considering getting a puppy from a reputable breeder, I would absolutely recommend Paul, without hesitation. by Nicole Dellavecchia
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