german shepherd colorado breeders GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY,, WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHERE?
Wanting a German Shepherd puppy.. Prefer the look of the white ones or a golden cream.. have 4 kids so need to be good with kids but also protective to guard home. I live in colorado.. where can i get answers about good blood lines and what to look for in a breeder. what are the differences in whites compared to other color GSD’s Male< Female temperament and health ??????????????
kids are ages 6 - 11
white ones are normally deaf , it a comon problem in WHITES
look out for the hocks , the lower rear part of the legs , as many gsd have hock problems, all to do with the show ppl and the breed standered says something about sloping rear
that twaddle , get one from a working breed line , what is level and square at the back
also look for hip displasia score . and elbows < hock>
A show dog will look nothing like a gsd from a working background but more than likly be quiet a bit larger than a typial show gsd
gsd DO suffer from ear problems but that no biggie normally just a build up in wax ,
a sable< normally working dogs > is a rare colour and quiet sought after
if you like the white or cream ones, better maybe you be better going for a belgian shepherd ,or dutch shepherd a lilbit smaller , but look the same
have a look at the malinois
http://www.akc.org/breeds/belgian_malinois/
i just looked on the akc , site and saw no dutch shepherds
but actually saw they come under dutch sheep dogs , knows in europe as Groenendael’s
all black shepherds
german shepherd puppies for sale in colorado?
my family is looking to find a puppy for my dad for his birthday in june. does anyone know of a breeder in colorado? where getting desperate so any where in colorado or some where close will work. also we don’t want a high blood line or anything like that we want a loving family german shepherd. Help please!
thanks.
german shepherd dogs puppies Wings and Thighs how to cook them for my German Shepherd Dog puppy?
I would greatly appreciate if someone here could give me some input on how to cook wings and thighs for my German Shepherd Dog puppy. I was recently told today by a Nutro spokesperson that wings and thighs have glucosamine, which is important that German Shepherd Dogs receive. I want to cook for my puppy as she has just turned 5 months today. I am trying to get her more filled in by adding some more muscle to her great bone density. Please help me in this current situation that I have. I greatly appreciate everyone’s input. She is at 50lbs and I have no clue as to how much should I give her per day but more importantly how to cook it for her. Thank you everyone have a great weekend. = )
Easy – you don’t.
Don’t cook them, just give it to her raw. Glucosamine is contained inside the soft bone/bone content, and if you apply heat to bones, you’ll make them brittle and dangerous to eat.
We feed our dogs raw meaty bones all the time. We have a miniature pinscher (5 lbs) and a doberman pinscher. You just have to monitor them and make sure they are chewing their food and not just swallowing – yes, bones included.
Don’t let anyone tell you not to feed your dogs bones, even poultry bones. People who do raw feeding do it often. Our dogs has no problem chewing up raw turkey necks, beef knuckles, etc and it keeps their teeth squeaky clean, too.
Just don’t feed the raw stuff with the kibble stuff. Put a couple hours in between because they have different rates of digestion.
Health Problems in the German Shepherd Dog
As with most pedigree breeds, there are certain hereditary conditions that can be a problem in the German Shepherd as well as other health issues that are more prevalent in this breed which need to be considered if you are thinking acquiring a GSD.
If you are buying a German Shepherd puppy it is important to ensure that you only purchase a healthy dog from a reputable breeder and a good idea would be to contact the breed council who should be able to provide you with a list of such breeders. Most reputable breeders don’t need to advertise but if they do they tend not to use free papers or other general advertising media but will usually place their advert in a specialist dog magazine or paper. The Kennel Club will provide a list of breeders but this does not signify that they are reputable only that they register their puppies with the KC.
There are a number of common conditions seen in this breed, some of which have a better prognosis than others but all of which are expensive to treat – so insure your German Shepherd Dog as soon as you get it.
Inherited conditions such as hip dysplasia are becoming more common largely because of irresponsible breeding so you should look for a puppy whose parents are both hip scored and the lower the score the better – ideally less than ten. This is a distressing and painful condition for a GSD as well as the costs for treating being prohibitive if the animal is not insured. Elbow dysplasia is also a common hereditary condition.
Bloat or gastric torsion is a real emergency and a life threatening condition, which has become more common in deep chested dogs over the years. Experts are divided but good tips for reducing the risk are that it is best to feed 2 small meals rather than one large meal a day and to avoid feeding your GSD before strenuous exercise.
Anal furunculosis is a distressing auto immune condition which can be controlled with expensive drugs for a while but will inevitably progress as is the condition CDRM which is a degenerative disease which will ultimately lead to the loss of use of the dogs back legs and then bowel/urinary incontinence.
For whatever reason there seems to be an increasing number of GSD’s suffering from PI – pancreatic insufficiency, which presents as chronic watery diarrhoea and failure to thrive. This condition is treatable with expensive pancreatic enzymes and a low fat diet but the regime must be strictly adhered to.
Epilepsy is also more common these days and although it can be controlled by drugs, usually tolerance eventually occurs which will often result in the loss of control of the fits and the likelihood of brain damage as a result of prolonged uncontrolled fitting.
To protect your new puppy and in order to try to minimise long term or future health problems, it is vital that a high quality feeding regime is adopted from the start. German shepherds often have digestive problems so it is important to find a quality food that your dog likes and one that doesn’t upset the digestion. If in doubt ask your vet for advice or contact German Shepherd Rescue UK.
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German Shepherd
Dogs Health Problems. Written by Jayne Shenstone who runs German Shepherd Rescue UK which helps rescue and rehome GSD’s across the UK
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Im trying to make a video on windows movie maker using two videos of my german shepherd and her bite training everytime i try to import the media into the windows movie maker it says this:
“The file C:UsersSuzie ChanDesktopUffies Bite Training March 4, 2010.MP4 cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the file again.”
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Since this is an MP4 file, it is not supported by Movie Maker, and if you’re having trouble with the codec required to read it, it’s not worth trying to figure it out.
Try using http://media-convert.com/ to convert the file to a WMV or AVI which are both supported by Movie Maker. No downloading is required except the newly converted file.
You might have to try a few times though as their servers get backed up. If you get the message “Target server not responding! Retry in a few seconds,” just keep trying and it should work after a few times.
How to Take Care of your German Shepherd Coat
Despite its double layered coat, the German Shepherd does not require a lot of grooming. The outer coat of the German Shepherd is coarse with a medium-length. The undercoat, on the other hand, is soft and dense. This inner level is responsible for keeping the dog warm during the winter months and protected from the sunshine during the summer.
One principal to adhere to when making sure your German Shepherd is well taken care of is to ascertain that he is getting the right diet and nutrients. The German Shepherd gets its strength from meat and you should ensure that the meals he gets is high in vitamins and protein. The dog requires a high-protein, high-fat diet. Chicken, lamb or beef are excellent choices. If you decide to make your own dog food, be sure that it has the right balance and all of the components the dog needs to stay as healthy as possible.
Vegetables are harder for dogs to digest. Rather than the rounded or curved stomachs we see in humans, dogs actually have s straight stomach. This can result in them having issues with their digestion of vegetables. Wheat, corn and other plant-like materials can be tough for the animal and they should only make up a small portion of the dog’s overall digestive diet. Once you are sure that the dog is getting an excellent diet, you can move on to the grooming needs.
It is generally recommended that you brush your dog’s hair at least twice a week. You want to be sure that the oil in the fur is evenly distributed to prevent matting and tangles. You can also be sure to remove the dead skin cells and loose hair clogging the coat. A standard metal brush or slicker will work well if it is used properly. You must take care not to cause a lesion or scrape the dog’s skin while brushing.
When you start to brush, take the brush in the same direction as the coat hair. Using a variety of brushes with different size brush heads will help to ensure you reach all parts of the dog.
Depending on the dog’s typical routine, you will have to bath your dog more or less once a month. The frequency of baths will be dependent on the location of you home and your dogs favorite pastime. For instance, if your dog should love the great outdoors, it is almost certain he will necessitate a bath more often compared to dogs that prefer to stay in the house. If the dog is an indoor dog, taking a bath every few months will be sufficient.
If you stroke your dog and dust you can see dust waft up, that’s a clear signal it’s time for a bath. In addition, if he is starting to smell odorous, a bath will be a solution to that and make him far more appealing during your bonding periods. If the coat is oily, it can be a signal that it is time for a bath.
Proper shampoo can be important to the dog’s coat hygiene. German Shepherds can be very sensitive to wheat and other allergic reactions, so the right shampoo can be important. Oatmeal shampoo, for example, can provide soothing relief to your animal, but they can also allow material to build up on its coat faster, causing you to bathe it more frequently. An aloe shampoo might be a good solution if you are not worried about fleas. In any case, with constant grooming, your German Shepherd is sure to look well-groomed all the time.
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