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I have paid $$$$ on Vet Bills for a GSD, purchased from Fleischerheim Breeder in TX

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I purchased a 9 Mo old female GSD, from Fleischerheim. From the time that I got her, I spend most of my time at the Vet.

I had written in before, but Fleischerheim tried to blame me for all her medical care. She came to me with a fungus on one of her legs, bladder end intestinal issues, chronic ear and vaginal yeast infections, I had several dogs before and never had any of these issues. Her chronic ear infections have been resolved, however, she still gets fungus/yeast vaginal infections and still has bladder issues. Then, it was discovered that she has anal fistulas and now she is being checked for Cushing disease.

She gets Allergy Shots, every two weeks, is on daily medications to control the fistulas, control her incontinance, and on meds when her infections flare up. She was seen by an Allergist, Cardiologist, and now by an Internist. Besides all her medical issues, she has weak nerves. She had nipped a visitor in my house, twice and charged a Doberman, while out on a walk.

This was my second GSD that I had purchased from Fleischerheim. The first one, was a puppy that I had to put to sleep, when she was only 8 yrs young, due to DM. I have seen all the positive reviews on the Fleischerheim web site, and good for them. However, my advice to future buyers is: Ask for the veterinary records from the GSD that you are planning on purchasing and, ensure that your Veterinarian does a very comprehensive evaluation.

Lexi is going to be 7 yrs young, this year, and has had medical issues, since I received her. So sad and for Fleischerheim to insinuate that I was at fault for her issues, is outrages.

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Loss:
$10

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Insist on getting the dog’s veterinary records and ensure that your Veterinarian do a comprehensive exam.

Eddie G Xfj

German Shepherd Health

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I like many love the German Shepherd breed. I have had three wonderful GS dogs.

Two, came from a well known breeder in Michigan. Like humans, Dogs tend to acquire illnesses that we can not explain. I wanted to blame the breeder for my dog's poor health as they aged. However, the real culprit I feel is the commercial kibble that markets its self as high quality feed.

After much research, I will offer my next GS a vet approved home cooked meal that will be balanced and wholesome. No more commercial kibble for a loyal pet and family member. When people like yourself and I dish out that kind of fee for a dog, then they deserve a true meal. Good luck with your much loved companions.

Be wary of multidose vaccines. Spread them out to allow their immune system to adjust.

Eddie.

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Pros:
  • Well known
Cons:
  • None at this time

Preferred solution: Nothing

User's recommendation: Keep a diary of food brands, when you stared or changed. Symptoms, changes in their health.

Anonymous
map-marker Louisville, Mississippi

Realistic Review

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I purchased a male GSD puppy from Bill in 2020. Sire was Halvar and Dame was Waronna.

This puppy was the smartest and most confident GSD puppy I have only owned. Unfortunately, My dog died at 6 months no fault of Bills.

The only negative was at her passing at 6 months, I had yet to receive my papers on her. Bill said he was delayed due to COVID, who knows. Yes, you could call it a puppy mill.

Yes, the puppies smell and are not pampered. But he has good genetics and good dogs.

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User's recommendation: Trust but verify.

Arthur L Aiq
map-marker Madera, California

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I bought 2 older female dogs from Bill few years ago, and both were perfect ladies.

Great with kids, travel great,I can take then into crowds on the plane on train and on a boat and both of them handle it no problem.

Nothing bothers them, 4th of July no problem. these girls have no fear.

I did some training to make one a service dog but both came to me ready to go with just a little brush up, since they were in kennel and most likely not worked. I bread one of the girls and now have a great female that will be my new service dog.

When its time for me to get another GSD Bill will be the first one I will go too.

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Reason of review:
Good customer service
Anonymous

I’ve met Bill- Straight up- No bs.

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Fleischerheim - I’ve met Bill- Straight up- No bs.
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I wanted 2 more female German Shepherds- I looked all over and to many “kennels” in Michigan- some I was heartbroken- others I learned that’s not what I wanted to do with my girls (sheps) I found Bill- I flew out to Texas to check it out- very peaceful place. Very clean, Bill has some very impressive shepherds- quite a lot of them too. Well I found 2 and paid a reasonable sum.

I haven’t had any issues with them. They are very intelligent, beautiful, healthy, girls.

I have read some bad reviews about Bill, I would purchase from him again - (except I breed longhaired now)

Out of all the puppies Bill has produced Everyone can’t have 100% perfect puppy from him.

Most of the reviews are from ppl who’s dog passed of cancer at 7.

I wouldn’t pass the blame all on bill.

I have purchased several dogs from overseas- horrible experiences!

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Reason of review:
Good quality
1 comment
Guest

How much Bill paid you for this comment ? Or what gift for the future.....?

Anonymous

Beautiful GSD for 7 years died of cancer

We purchased a GSD and she was beautiful, healthy and happy...we had 7 wonderful years with her...and then the unexpected...Hemangiosarcoma! One day she was fine the next very lethargic, took her to vet, stomach filling with blood due to ruptured tumor on her spleen...emergency surgery to remove bleeding tumor...we were in the process of scheduling an appointment with oncology and she got lethargic again, we called the hospital and they said get her in to them now...she was having internal bleeding again and her stomach was filling with blood, they could not open her up again because they did not know where the bleeding was coming from and if we waited too long her stomach would press on her diaphragm so we had no choice but to put her out of her misery, her heart rate was up and her breathing strained...so two weeks from first diagnosis she was gone!

Has anyone had a cancer experience with there GSD from Fleischerheim? Robert in Boston, MASS

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Reason of review:
lost a beautiful member of our family to cancer
5 comments
Guest

Well Said... I hate that that happened to you, 7 years old is WAY to young for that...

and normally you might put it up to coincidence but since I have been screwed in a very similar Way by Bill... it adds up with all these complaints as well as personal experience that there's a pattern of dishonesty and that the man is only about money and that's why He lost me as a return buyer.

I'm very sorry for your loss. A wise old man told me that grieving for an animal since they're not supposed to live forever anyway is showing your love, so he told me when I lost a dog to replace it immediately so that I could transfer that love and give it to the new puppy,so I hope you find a great dog :-)

Guest

WOW! How can people point fingers about 7 year old dogs?

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Robert please contact me via Facebook, Neil Okrent - similar situation, same cancer, dog from different breeder, my dog was exposed to Formaldehyede fumes

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We just had the same tumor on spleen suddenly take our truly remarkable 6 year old male. Vet said it’s more common than one thinks for GSDs.

We are absolutely heartbroken but do not blame Bill.

We would in fact like to get a pup from the same breeding. I don’t know if Bill offers a discount or not in these unfortunate circumstances.

Guest

I had purchased an eight week old puppy from Bill and had to put her to sleep at the young age of 8, because she had Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Bill stated that if I purchased another puppy, he would discount the next pup.

This year I purchased another puppy (9 months old) and have had medical issues from the start.

She came to me with a urinary tract infection, a bacterial intestinal infection, and a fungus on one of her hint legs. The UTI has cleared up, but the intestine and fungus infection persist.

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Almir Bpt

Fleischerheim - German Shepherd Dog Review

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The most horrible experience you can imagine. Purchased what was supposed to be a trained young adult GSD import for my son's birthday.

The dog bit the neighbor boy and also a petson walking down the sidewalk. The dog definitely had serious problems and was not in any way posessing a good temperment.

Fleischman refused to provide a refund or to take the dog back for more training. If you want to throw away thousan s of dollars and break your kids heart, this chump Fleischman is the right guy for you.

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Reason of review:
Bad quality
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Guest

I have to wonder if this is a competitors "dig" or even a real review. There are so many misspellings that makes me think it was hurriedly written. I do not trust this gripe.

Anonymous

"Best Dogs" I've had the Honor and Pleasure of owning

I have purchased several dogs from Bill Fleischer over the years. I keep going back because he breeds the "best".

The temperaments are always wonderful and so very smart. They always "complete" our family. We always feel so secure owning a GSD. I have sent several customers to Bill and they have always been very happy with their dogs.

People stop me and ask where I got my dog whenever we go out.

If you're looking for a strong, smart, beautiful dog with high intelligence and a joy for all of your family I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bill and his beautiful dogs. If you're like me you'll be back again and again.

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Anonymous
map-marker Burlingame, California

Fleischerheim German Shepherd Dog Review

I bought a female puppy from Bill in 2012. The dog has bad hips and elbow problem.

she was also scared of her own shadow.

When I called Bill he would only offer another dog after my family became fond of the dog I ourchased. Stay away from Bill.

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Reason of review:
Bad quality
Anonymous
map-marker Manahawkin, New Jersey

Fleischerheim - German Shepherd Dog Review from Manahawkin, New Jersey

I bought a gms from bill he had diahrehhia for two mo. Also he told me if i had i gms full registration the pups would be reg.

Under her he lied to me he is a hustler useing peoples $$$$ to rip them off vill my attorney from. New york will be in touch with you i made all your demands on litter your just mad because mmy pups look better than yours

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Reason of review:
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Guest

I purchased a 14 week old puppy from fleischerheim kennels and a very pleased with my dog. She took to training very well and should.

be brilliant.

His dogs are gorgeous as well as smart. Couldn't be more pleased.

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I assume the anonymous correcting the grammar is Bill trying to discredit the complaint (or just some *** who thinks they are better than everyone else). GMS is obviously GerMan Shepherd.

Obviously the dog had the diarrhea and Bill is the one who lied to this person.

Next time just listen to the concerns and don't be such an ***

Guest

What is a gms? Did Bill or the gms you purchased have diarrhea for 2 months?

"Under her?

he? lied to me?" WTF does any of that mean?

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Anonymous
map-marker Manahawkin, New Jersey

Fleischerheim - Dog Review from Manahawkin, New Jersey

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This is jeff in richmond in. I bought a pup german shepard from bill he is a man of his word he sells good pups with good blood lines my male is now a year old thanks bill keep up the good work i seen all these terrible lies about your dogs they are pathetic haters u have a 5.0 rateing from our family

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Reason of review:
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Guest

My first GSD from Bill had to be put to sleep at the young age of 8, due to Degenerative Myelopathy. The second pup that I received from Bill came to me with a urinary tract infection, bacterial intestinal infection, and a fungus on one of her hind legs. Urinary tract infection was resolved, but intestinal and fungal infection persist.

Almir Bpt

You have no idea what our familied went through. Maybe you got lucky because this guy is a *** grinder. Don't call people liars unless you know what your talking about and take the time to look at the documentation we have to back up our claims.

Using words like "haters" only makes one think your the liar and your in cahoots with this ***.

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Anonymous
map-marker Hypoluxo, Florida

Great experience

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Fleischerheim - Great experience

I read all these articles and dont doubt how legitimate they are but I also believe its important to write about the positive experience. I bought a four month old puppy fo Bill and my experiemce was very pleasant, from the first day we visited the kennel to the day we picked him up at the airport, not to mention the gorgeous dog my puppy has become.

Great temperament around people, horses and other animals.

Maverick is now 10 month old and he is gorgeous as we had expected. Bill sells many dogs, as all animals can some may not become what expected, but thats the life of a breeder.

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Reason of review:
Good quality
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Guest

Hi. Do you know who the parents are of Maverick. We are wanting to purchase a retired female from Bill and I’m very hesitant due to all the negativr reviews I’m reading.

Guest

People also need to keep in mind not all pups are equal in a litter. Most common in a litter half will be above average and have will be below average.

That's why pups should be sold with limited rights. Fill in the little black square on registration.

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Anonymous
map-marker Conroe, Texas

German Shepherd Puppy Review

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We purchased a ultimate gsd male from bill whelp ed 7.9.2015

beautiful healthy gsd.

now 5 months 60 lbs.reg papers received at 4 months..sire Ben

Bill delivered on his word .very Profesional

we will purchase again

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Good quality
Anonymous
map-marker Milwaukee, Wisconsin

DO NOT BE FOOLED!

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Bill is a crook and runs a puppy mill. I bought a 7K dog from him for breeding.

SHe came out of the crate from Texas smelling like *** and had kennel cough. Even after being bathed she still smelled. A large hot spot developed oner her hip requiring that she be shaved, only to find out there were *** under her undercoat. SHe was so high strung she developed pica and needed surgery twice to remove objects from her stomach.

This dog was never never well. She produced two puppies, one each breeding. She was constantly sick with diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and pica. The pica was so bad she needed to wear a soft muzzle to prevent her ingesting anything.

After over $30,000 (yes 30K) in vet bills, we finally got her semi-healthy. After 1 year she became very ill, weak, couldn't walk, wouldn't eat. We took her to specialist (another 4500.00 in vet bills) and after many exams they determined she had Systemic Lupus. Being an inherited condition, the two puppies had to spayed and neutered.

Her hips were fair but not the A Stamp Bill claimed. She was 5 years old when she died. Zamp died of cancer at 6. Genetics?

DO NOT BUY A DOG FROM HIM. I asked for a refund and he offered me another dog at a discount price. Really?

His dogs live in filth and are poorly bred. This guy lived in a house in Maui that he sold to Cameron Diez made with money from selling *** overpriced dogs.

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Cons:
  • Way they do business
Reason of review:
Bad quality
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Guest

The 8 week old pup that I had purchased had to be put to sleep at the young age of 8, because she had Degenerative Myelopathy, a genetic disease affecting the spine. Bill stated that I would get the next puppy at discount.

This year I purchased a 9 month old female that came to me with a urinary tract infection, bacterial intestinal infection, and a fungus on one of her hint legs. The urinary tract infection cleared up after treatment, however, the intestinal and fungal infection persist.

Guest

Have you thought about a lawsuit against this man we have had the same thing happen to us we paid 4500. Think people need to get together and stop him. Dirty and inhumane

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What was wrong with your dog and what was the outcome?

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The dog died due to a massive spine infection she was unable to fight (even with antibiotics) because of the lupus. Bill is a crook and so are all the sub contracted people he has breeding for him. Run from this guy .

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Anonymous
map-marker Oak Harbor, Washington

Fleischerheim - Puppy Review from Oak Harbor, Washington

Had problems from day one. Paid 3500 and received a puppy with giardhea, took 4 mos to get rid of it.

At 2yrs old, Kaiser had dermadectic mange, which is from mother. At 4yrs old, he was diagnosed with low thyroid.

And, just recently at 6 1/2 yrs old, has been diagnosed with arthritis and hip dysplasia in both hips And arthritis in both knees. Unless you're rich, don't purchase anything from him.

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Guest

Bought a puppy from Bill as well. He's beautiful and we are very pleased with him but sadly we too found out only a few weeks after we purchased him, that he also he giardia.

Very disappointing.

Now we have to spend a lot of time and money to get rid of this. The vet said he either got it from his mother or form unsanitary water at the kennel he came.

Anonymous
map-marker Skiatook, Oklahoma

I bought a dog from fleischerheim german shepherds and had a back experience.

I purchased a dog from Fleischerheim german sheperds for $3500.00 dollars. The dog only lived to be 3 years old and died from a terrible intestinal disease.

I figured something was wrong after about 2 months of having him. I purchased Simba at 8 weeks old and so at this time he is about four months old, and I started to notice he was not gaining weight the way he should have been. I was feeding him very high end food, and still could not get the weight on him. I also noticed he was really loose in the back with his hind legs.

I took him to a trainer and he encouraged me to walk him up and down hills in order to strengthen his hind legs and he also informed me that he had a severe case of cow hocks. I do not recommend buying a dog from this kennel.

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Guest

i love it how you people see these puppies back legs flopping all over and think they just need strengthing!!! good god, get a brain.

you would never and will never see that on a real gsd.

working line. i feel so bad for these poor puppies, but keep buying them idiots!!!

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