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breeding my purebread white german shepherd?

I live in western washington near seattle.I am looking for a purebread male white german shepherd to breed with my 2 year old purebread female white german shepherd.My female has papers The male should also have papers.I have been looking all over for a male white german shepherd but have had no luck.If anyone knows where I can get my Purebreadnwhite german shepherd bread please reply.The male dog has to be full blooded purebread white german shepherd and live in western washington.

Please don’t do this!! :”(
I volunteer for washington german shephard rescue-there are 3 german shephard rescues in our area…all of them are over-run and having to turn down rescues in this area because we don’t have the room or funds to save them all..(the ones we have to turn down, invariably end up euthanised..)most are very nice perfectly healthy doggies.
Please, I know you have a unique breed, but consider the pups, and the number of people who get them and think they have a cool tough breed and leave them outside, on a rope, miserable and lonely, untrained and occassionally abused.
I at the moment have a GSD, who was so neglected and abused…she was left outside in a kennel with a cement floor…they had her de-barked because they couldn’t stand the barking that an ignored dog does…scars on her elbows from sleeping on concrete…please, please…if you love dogs, don’t do this.

does anyone ya no or you have a female German Shepherd for sale in California Sacramento?

i am looking for a pure breed German shepherd female 2 years old with akc papers not fixed willing to pay up to $325

Yeah ya see, just check ur local shelter…..

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what is a good dog for around where i live?

ok i live in memphis tennessee and i wanted to get a dog but idk what kind of dog would be well suited to live here.i want either a ,lab,german shepherd,siberian husky,alaskan malamute,border collie, or golden retriever. but my mom isnt wild about big dogs but she said it has to be under 26 inches tall and she doesnt want it to shed alot and i know that takes most of the dogs i want out of the picture but what i really want to know is what big dogs would be happy where it is 80+ degrees in the summer and spring and 50- in the winter and fall. so if you can help me id really appreciate it

Here is a list of low shedding breeds from dogbreedinfo.com that you can research to see which might fit yuor criteria:

Affenpinscher
Airedale Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

American Water Spaniel

Australian Terrier

Basenji

Bedlington Terrier

Bergamasco

Bichon Frise

Bichon/Yorkie

Black Russian Terrier

Bolognese

Border Terrier

Bouvier des Flanders

Brussels Griffon

Cairn Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Chacy Ranior

Chi-Poo

Chinese Crested (hairless)

Cockapoo

Coton De Tulear

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Doodleman Pinscher

Giant Schnauzer

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Hairless Khala

Havanese

Irish Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Italian Greyhound

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

Labradoodle

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Maltese

Malti-Poo

Manchester Terrier

Mi-Ki

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Schnauzer

Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Polish Owczarek Nizinny

Poos

Portuguese Water Dog

Puli

Schnoodle

Scottish Terrier (Scottie)

Sealyham Terrier

Shepadoodle

Shichon

Shih-Tzu

Silky Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Spanish Water Dog

Standard Poodle

Standard Schnauzer

Tibetan Terrier

Toy Poodle

Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Xoloitzcuintle

Yorkshire Terrier

The Guide Dog Is A Dog Of Service

The guide dog is a dog that has been trained to assist the visually impaired and blind people in their daily lives. Their purpose is to guide people through the many different obstacles that could be in their way, while they are trying to navigate to do their daily activities. The person they are guiding also needs to learn to do their part in this team effort. The dog’s owner still needs to know how to get from point A to point B, the guide dog then assists them in their travels.

The dogs are chosen very carefully to be guide dogs. There are certain breeds known to excel in this capacity. German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers are the top dogs used for guide dogs. These breeds are use due to their high degree of intelligence and being such hard working dogs.

History of Guide Dogs

As far back as the 16th century there are references made about guide dogs. Even the famous author, Elizabeth Barrett Browning made mention of them in her writings.

While World War I was going on the first schools to train guide dogs were founded in Germany in the year 1916. This was to provide the veterans who had been blinded in the war with better mobility using the dogs. Other schools opened in other areas of Germany and together they produced more than twenty-five hundred specially-trained guide dogs to help the blind.

During this period there was an American, Dorothy Harrison Eustis, who was breeding some German Shepherds for a variety of work related functions. She traveled to Germany to see the work that was being done training the guide dogs. She thought quite highly on the results she observed.

To make a long story shorter she went on to write an article about the guide dogs. It was published in the “Saturday Evening Post.” It just so happened that in the United States there was a young man who was blind, Morris Frank, who happened to hear about the guide dogs as the Post published the article. The man from Tennessee set his mind to get a guide dog. He needed to get around easier traveling than he did. Having money at his disposal he now wanted more of a sense of independence.

He made contact with Mrs. Eustis requesting a guide dog trained by her. She agreed after several contacts with her and told him to make a trip to Switzerland. He and the dog (Buddy) trained together then came back to the United States. Mrs. Eustis then asked Morris Frank to open a school in the USA. In 1929 he started “The Seeing Eye”.

Today there are many laws allowing guide dogs to accompany their owners into places where animals are not usually allowed. This not true of every region of the world though. So if you are going to be traveling to a foreign country with a guide dog check out the local customs.

These guide dogs provide an invaluable service to the blind person. The person can lead a much more normal life thanks to having the assistance from a loyal guide dog. Owners of these dogs take very good care of them and know exactly how valuable they are.

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Wyatt’s German Shepherd Puppies 19Mar10

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what is a new military/guard dog breed from german shepherds? they are bigger than the shepherd and black.?

I saw a special on discovery a few years back. They say they don’t have the hip problems the german shepherd does

Any of the Belgian breeds? I’ve seen them used before:

Belgian Shepherds are solid black
Belgian Malinois are sort of red with black markings
Belgian Turvuren (sp?)- look like the Malinois only with longer hair.

anyone any ideas on helping a german shepherd with hip dysplasia vet has prescribed carprofen?

she walks o.k. but has difficulty getting up only 5 years old

It’s very common in German Shepards. I’m not sure if there’s much you can really do to prevent it, as it is genetic.
I would listen to your vet. It might slow down the progression.

Here’s a link about new technology showing promising signs;

http://www.nwk9.com/jps.htm

I also found this (Quoted):
Treatment:
Treatment of hip dysplasia is both medical and surgical. Medical treatment includes restricting activity and giving a NSAID analgesic such as Rimadyl, and a joint chondroprotectant such as Adequan to relieve pain and inflammation and to repair damaged cartilage.

It is important to exercise lame dogs on a leash and not allow them to run, jump or play as long as they exhibit pain. Swimming is an excellent exercise that improves muscle mass and joint flexibility without overstressing the hips. Feed a quality food in amounts appropriate for normal (but not accelerated) growth. Overweight puppies should be given a calorie-restricted diet. Discuss this with your veterinarian. Vitamin and mineral supplements have no proven benefit in preventing or treating hip dysplasia, and may even be detrimental if given in excess.

After reviewing the X-rays, your veterinarian may recommend hip surgery. Early surgery in selected puppies can prevent some cases of degenerative joint disease. Surgery is also indicated for dogs who continue to experience pain and lameness despite medical treatment.

Five surgical options are available. Technical factors govern the choice. Triple pelvic osteotomy and femoral osteotomy are two operations performed on puppies that do not have degenerative joint changes. The goal of both operations is to position the femoral head more deeply in the acetabulum. Normal joint function is maintained with these operations and arthritis may not develop, although this is variable.

Pectineus myectomy is a relatively simple operation in which all of the pectineus muscle is removed on both affected sides. This operation does not slow the progress of joint disease but does afford pain relief for some time.

Hip Replacement
Femoral head and neck excision arthroplasty is an effective operation for the relief of intractable hip pain. The head of the femur is removed, allowing a fibrous union to replace the ball-and-socket joint. The operation is usually reserved for dogs weighing less than 36 pounds.

Total hip replacement is the most effective procedure for dogs nine months and older that have disabling degenerative joint disease in one or both hips. The operation removes the old joint and replaces it with a new, artificial joint. The procedure requires special equipment and is usually performed by an orthopedic specialist. Good results are obtained in more than 95 percent of cases.

Prevention:
Preventing excessive weight gain in puppy hood and keeping the puppy from placing undue stress on the hips will delay the onset of hip dysplasia in many dogs with a genetic predisposition. It may also lead to a less severe form of the disease. Puppies at risk for hip dysplasia should be fed a calorie-controlled diet.

Preventing hip dysplasia in a bloodline is based on selective breeding practices. Hip dysplasia is a moderately heritable condition. It is twice as common among littermates having one dysplastic parent. Experience shows that repeated selection of normal dogs for breeding stock significantly reduces the incidence of hip dysplasia in susceptible bloodlines.

Information on breed risk is available through the OFA and PennHip. In breeds where hip dysplasia is a particular problem, prospective puppy buyers are advised to check pedigrees for OFA, PennHip or GDC certifications, particularly for sires and dams.

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Has anyone ever been to a breeder who is a member of the CKC and witnessed “puppy mill” standards?

As a professional dog trainer and a member of the Canadian Kennel Club, a member of CAPPDT and several other organizations I am always concerned about the welfare of dogs…period…whether they are purebred or not is not my concern. Although I do raise purebred dogs according to CKC standards and show my dogs, I have been to many CKC breeders and have witnessed ill kept dogs, dogs in poor health, dogs that were drowned at birth because the owners did not have buyers, I have witnessed 8 year old female German Shepherds being shot at Appleridge Kennels in Ingersoll Ontario because they were too old to breed.In the show rings I have seen dogs being choked by the nylon slip choke colllars they wear and vomit when they leave the ring, so lets be clear about what we call a puppy mill. Do you know that the CKC allows its members to produce up to 600 puppies per year? The NCAC describes a puppy mill as any breeder of purebred or mixed dogs that does not care about the health of the dogs

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The Continental Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club are two different things. CKC in Canada is the same as AKC in the US.

There are bad people or bad practices in every segment of society. Dog people certainly do not have a corner on that market. Dog people can only police ourselves, expecting a kennel club or the government to do it for us is foolhardy and will eventually be to our and our dogs disadvantage.

Things To Ask A German Shepherd Breeder

You and your family have decided that it is time to get a German Shepherd and now the time has come to find the right German Shepherd breeder. This is a long process and if you know what questions to ask then it can be a little less difficult, but if you are unsure of what you should be doing then you could get in over your head. Choosing a breeder is extremely important and you need to take your time to make sure that the breeder you choose really is the right one for you and your family.

You will be talking to a lot of breeders so get ready for that right off the bat. Talking to just one breeder is not enough because even though you are bringing the dog home your relationship with the breeder will go on for a long time. You need to feel like you can ask your breeder for advice and if a particular breeder makes you uncomfortable then you need to talk to other breeders until you find one you feel comfortable with.

In most cases a reputable German Shepherd breeder is going to be affiliated with one of the national breeder registries. Find out which one the breeder you are talking to is affiliated with and check out that organization’s breeding standards. If you see some things that concern you then discuss them with the breeder. If the breeder you are talking to is not listed on a registry then ask them why they chose to not be listed and ask them what they use for breeding standards.

A good breeder does not allow you to leave with your new pup empty handed. A good breeder is going to supply you with a lot of care and feeding information that is vital to the health and well being of your dog. A good breeder will also see to it that you leave with a sample of your dog’s food so that you know what to feed your dog. If you do not get these things from the breeder you are dealing with then you will want to question that.

Many of the reputable breeders are offered free pet insurance policies by insurance companies to be given away to the owners of new pups. The insurance companies hope that you use the six-week policy to take your dog to the vet and see how wonderful the insurance is and extend it. The German Shepherd breeder just hopes you take the dog to the vet and is happy to offer you something for free that will help you with your vet costs. Ask your breeder about free pet insurance.

A breeder is a very important person in the life of your dog and your family. Take the time to really talk with prospective breeders and find out where they stand on things. Check out the breeding facilities, as this affects the health, both physical and psychological, of your new German Shepherd pup. Take your time when deciding on a German Shepherd breeder.

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Jan Ryan is an animal lover with several indoor pets, including a German Shepherd. This article contains useful information about
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The general consensus in terms of intelligence, is that East Asians are the most smartest, Africans dumbest?

Not generalising, but the majority seem to be…. so this statement must be correct?
Africans have contributed basically nothing to the advancement of technology or science. I saw on television once, that in High School they’re still learning the alphabet. Whilst in Asia, they’re doing high-level calculus and physics.

Just marvel at East Asia…. see the contrast? CBDs with skyscrapers in comparison to shanty towns and wastelands.

Perhaps we were just endowed with these genetics, in which case we can conclude how Africans are the most inferior race on Earth in terms of genes. Don’t start getting politically correct, as we associate different breeds of dogs with various levels of intelligence due to their genetics. So in order to put things in perspective, Asians are like German Shepherds while on the other hand, Africans are a mix between Afghan Hounds and maybe a bulldog (due to their crime rate).

So why does everyone say we’re born equal, as science says otherwise?

A learned African is just as smart as a learned Asian or a learned White guy like me. The reason for the amount of scholars in Asia is the fact that the countries are smaller and were able to unite and the rulers decided that smart was stronger and made it part of law to excel in school. Africa is so big that there are very few places per capita to learn. and the warring tribes are still trying to wipe each other out. It isn’t an issue of who is smarter it is who has the opportunity.

Animal color and genetic!?

I have a liver colored german shepherd and i have read gentics on how he came out that color….

it’s amazing how genetics work … having both his parents being black/silver/tan ….

do you know muh on the subject or any books i can get….

i also like the guine pig referance on colors too?

anyone wiht any knowledge?

Campbell and Reece’s textbook “Biology” is a very useful resource for beginner’s in any field of biology.

You could also try Griffth’s “Introduction to Genetic Analysis”, which is also very easy to read (at least for a textbook).

There is also “Genetics for Dummies” but I’ve never read it. The other “… For Dummies” books I’ve read are good though, so I’d imagine that one is as well. Genetics is a very interesting field, I hope you enjoy learning about it like I do.

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How to convince my parents let me get a dog?

I’ve already owned a cat for years, now shes getting on in life. I do all my chores and am very responsible. Teenager. But my mom doesn’t like dogs, my dad is deceased, and my stepdad is afraid a dog will harm his 3 year old daughter. But he likes dogs, and so does the 3 year old. She even likes the neighbors big loud German Shepherd and Standard Poodle. So I’m thinking a Beagle would be awesome. We haved a fenced-in yard for it, they love children, and even though they bark, they are gentle and a much smaller breed. My other sister also would help take care of it, and I knwo quite a bit about dogs. At least, a lot more than cats, and my kitty has ben okay for the last few years. I need something to tell them to help convince them that I really can care for a dog. Not a pupyp, either, but a full-gorwn, house-broken dog. I know where I can get one locally and cheap, already neutered/spayed and up-to-date on all shots/vaccinations. I just need parental permission first. Any ideas?

You don’t!

do you think show breeders should have to pass some working line titles before they are allowed to breed?

like with german shepherds and rotties and stuff… even just the basic schutzhund, just to keep the mental side of the breed standard….

for example i have a friend that bought a dog from a show breeder, and it looks like the typical show line gsd, but it lacks the protectiveness that the gsd is renowned for.

Good lord no – good breeders who have been learning for 40 to 50 years simply couldn’t pass any worthwhile physical-work test!
What “working line titles” do YOU intend you & your partner to obtain before being allowed to have children?

Maybe you meant that their STOCK should?
Very different!

Those senior breeders aren’t limber enough to do their own handling, so operate only if there are affordable pro-handlers or they’ve recently sold to a keen & co-operative young person willing to handle for them.

But I rarely accept EITHER so-called show-line OR so-called working-line pooches as actual GSDs. Each group (breeders, judges, owners) wants an EXTREME – one group an extreme of construction, the other an extreme of attitude. But the GSD is NOT supposed to be an extreme for ANYTHING – it is supposed to be a competent, versatile all-rounder with initiative & courage.
Until a better method is developed, pooches worthy of being termed GSDs are most likely to be identified by virtue of actually patrolling sheep all day, or by passing ALL the levels of testing listed in: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/links/Defining_a_GSD_001261993982/

[Ocimom]’s “GSD – original job was to guard sheep – not for protection!” is not quite right. The main job was to guard the CROPS from the sheep. But PROTECTION of flock & farmer was also a requirement.

I accept that professional shepherds have great difficulty finding time to attend an event at which their functional pooches may pass HGH. A similar difficulty applies to professional aide dogs, police dogs, security dogs.
But I DON’T accept it for show dogs, nor for sport dogs.

Regardless of breed, it is COMPETITION that is ruining breeds.

To me, it doesn’t matter which Cocker is BEST at cocking birds today, which Shepherd Dog is BEST at managing sheep today, which Toller is BEST at attracting ducks today, which Poodle is BEST at retrieving floating ropes today, which Pekingese is BEST at deterring fingers from groping m’Lady’s “interesting” bits and attracting her fleas to itself today – what matters first is whether the dog is COMPETENT to perform its design task. After that, niceties of “breed type” come into play

Breeds for which no design task exists (such as Toy Dachshunds, which don’t have the power to deal to a badger), or is now illegal (such as Bulldogs and Pit dogs) are welcome to become extinct, as the Irish Wolfhound did after Ireland’s wolves were exterminated (today’s Wolfhounds were recreated by crossing other breeds).

But yes, breeders should be unable to register a litter unless BOTH its parents have
(1) PASSED appropriate minima. An example is that bird dogs are expected to gain a QC for field work – no firsts, no points, but a PASS.
(2) GAINED appropriate “health” certificates – I see no need for a GSD or Rottie to gain a patella certificate (why DOES the OFA call it “patellar luxation? They don’t call HD “hippar luxation”!), any more than I see any need for a Chihuahua or Maltese to gain a hip certificate; but swap the disorders over and there is a DEFINITE need.

GSD & Rottie people in Australia have convinced the ANKC that only “hip, elbow & haemophilia certificated” parents are to have litters registered, and a couple of the retriever breeds have begun following suit.
GSD people in Britain are being victimised by The KC, it requiring them to get GSD breeders (many of whom don’t bother belonging to any GSD club!) to VOLUNTARILY abide by the similar certification requirements that the UK’s GSD clubbers have for years been trying to get The KC to make mandatory.

Asking your question HERE serves no useful purpose – it is like those endless e-mail petitions from PETA and others, in maybe emptily giving participants an undeserved self-righteous glow without actually making ANY difference to the group being protested about.

If you want to make a difference, get active in your country’s breed-council (if it doesn’t yet have one, set about getting the splintered local clubs to create one) and help prepare a submission to your KC to outline what people in your breed want, and to convince your KC that imposing those requirements is the only sensible & ethical thing for it to do.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

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my shepherd has been suffering, can anyone give me advice?

I have 6 german shepherds but my eldest (11 yrs) has been in alot of pain lately with a hard swelling over her hip joint and soft coming up on her other. She can not tolerate surgery but is on strong painkillers and supplements. She sometimes is content but I don’t know if I’m being fair to her, please help

Is there any chance she can make it through something like this? If not, i think you should consider humanly euthanizing her, to keep her from suffering any longer. Just remember, you did everything you could

German Shepherd Dog Breed Information and Best Tips

The human-dog correlation forms an essential part of the society. Legends and tradition have surrounded a part of the character and teaching guidance for the dog. With the introduction of science and human psychology, many scientists have made efforts to characterize and identify the activities of the dogs and the methods involved in training them. Difficulties in the relationship of dog and human aroused during the middle of the 20th century. But, in the 21st century, researches have proved that, hardships were removed depending on the selection of breeds of dogs appropriate to human needs. This small but momentous march may help in maintaining a good relationship with the owners of the dog and the public. There are several breeds of dogs available. A family can select a dog on the available breeds depending on their security requirements.

This article deals with the German shepherd dog also called as Alsatian Shepherd. This breed of dogs shows self-assurance, friendliness and devotion to the owners than other breed of dogs. The recognition of German Shepherds still holds good as they have an unjustified status as aggressive Shepherds, because of their similarity to their far-away predator, the wolf. These dogs become hard to be handled if meddled harshly. They act as watch dogs for houses and also are used for protection purposes because of their courage, heroism, stubbornness, power and vigor. German Shepherds are generally not used in the security services like in army and police. But they are used at homes, since they show loyalty, love and affection to their owners.

German Shepherds are medium sized dogs and normally weighs about 40 kgs. Ears of these dogs remain wilted and droopy and become hard after they grow. Shepherds have sparkling eyes with a package of dense fur and have a proportionate structure towards their adulthood. These dogs develop some problems around the waist called dysphasia due to over jumping and shaking of the body and this leads to joint problems. Skin problems are common in Shepherds and everyday grooming is a must for these dogs. Perfect good food is essential to avoid skin problems.

These dogs eat normally 800gms of meal per day. They normally prefer fresh foods like meat and vegetables, other than dried dog foodstuffs. Shepherds normally prefer long walks and like straying outside the home. These dogs usually sleep outside the door of the house and provide safety and security. In short, these dogs are called as pet dogs. Socialism and instillation of good habits can be made possible by providing proper training to these dogs. It is more important to keep them psychologically and physically engaged.

Scientific researches have proved that by ascertaining a dog’s physical structure and behavioral characters, it becomes possible to decide on the breed of dogs appropriate to specific tasks and environments. More significantly, community may be enhanced with a dog or breed of dog, reducing the occurrence of activities arising from unsuited human-dog interactions. However, further study needs to be done to simplify and recover the functioning and social interactions with dogs.

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German Shepherd Dogs….?

I have four dogs already that are medium sizes. I know GSDs can get bigger. I live in a nicely sized house and have a three acre farm.

I was just wondering what people have to say about GSDs, with their experience. Like what are temeperments like, activity level, grooming and other things?

Also does anyone know of any good breeders in TN? I would get rescue but every rescue dog I have ever brought in challanges my other dogs. I’ve found I have better luck bringing in a puppy so it learns it’s place in the “pack.”

My personal experiences with the German Shepherd Dog have almost all been positive. I’ve grown up around GSDs and also foster for GSRNE (German Shepherd Rescue of New England). A sound German Shepherd makes an excellent companion. An unsound one is a disaster waiting to happen. GSDs are eager and alert. They are bold, cheerful, obedient, and eager to learn. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. German Shepherds have a very strong protective instinct, so they should be extensively socialized to prevent over-guarding when they are an adult. A well bred, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family. They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age. It is extremely important to purchase your German Shepherd from a reputable breeder. Nowadays there is an alarming amount of undersocialized and poorly bred GSDs. These poorly bred dogs are timid and skittish and may be prone to fear biting. Make sure to research a puppy’s lineage carefully. To be successful pets, these dogs should be trained and socialized from an early age with a firm and loving hand. Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these dogs. They are intelligent dogs that need a leader. To be truly happy, the German Shepherd needs a task in life. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. These sports are excellent for both dog and owner and can really build a relationship.

Indiscriminate breeding has lead to hereditary diseases such as hip and elbow dysplasia, (be sure both parents have had their hips certified at least OFA good) blood disorders, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis dwarfism and flea allergies. This is why you need to avoid pet stores and irresponsible GSD breeders.

As for exercise requirements, German Shepherd Dogs love strenuous activity, preferably combined with training of some kind, for these dogs are very intelligent and crave a good challenge. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. If under-exercised, this breed can become restless and destructive. A bored and unstimulated dog becomes a huge problem!!! Since you have a large yard I don’t think you’ll have any trouble with exercise.

This breed sheds bits of hair constantly and is a seasonally heavy shedder. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. When I say these dogs shed I mean it!!! You will eat hair, breathe hair, sleep in hair etc. They’re clump shedders. I have a long coat GSD….I’m sure you can imagine what my house looks like LOL

Check out this website to hopefully find a breeder near you. Make sure to contact a responsible breeder!!! But for now take a look. We can go over how to tell if a breeder is “responsible” or not later.

http://www.breeders.net/GermanShepherdDog.html

I think I answered all the parts of your question. If I can help more please let me know. Good Luck!!! GSDs are great dogs. I have to warn you though. Once you fall in love with a good GSD there’s no turning back!!!

ADD: Research is key when finding a good breeder. Don’t settle for the first person with GSD puppies. Ask around. Do your research!!! Here is a breeder in TN. Here’s a test. Determine if they are a “responsible” facility……

http://www.seadaleshepherds.com/index.html

i need german shepherd buying help?

I am in etowah TN and i can not find any german shepherd FULL BLOODED PUPPYS ive been looking and looking but i cant find any websites or any thing help please! it needs to be a puppy thanks

why not try putting a ad in your local paper get one that’s not bred by kennel club breed standards…

German Shepherd Dog Guardian Angel Fridge Magnet $5.99 Wonderful large 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch (9cms x 6.5 cms) rectangular fridge magnet featuring this adorable breed. The magnet is printed to a very high quality gloss finish on a sturdy metal casing. The back of the item features a very strong full size magnet. These items are professionally factory manufactured….

Chuckit! Ultra Ball, Medium, 2 Balls $5.85 2 pack. 2.5″ diameter rubber ball. Use to play fetch or with Chuckit! Dog Toy Launcher. Designed for the most demanding use, this is no ordinary ball. Simply put, this is the best ball for the game of fetch. Developed to have high bounce, high buoyancy, high visibility, and high durability, the value of the Ultra Ball is easily recognized by dog owners.Durable natural rubber ballEasy to cleanChuck…

For Bare Feet German Shepherd Poses Socks $8.39 These thin, flat knit, lightweight socks are made with 75% Sensura polyester to wick away perspiration and 25% stretch nylon for perfect fit and firm support. The natural anti-bacterial yarn properties help inhibit bacterial growth. Made in the USA. Comes in one size that fits Women’s shoe size 6-11 and Men’s shoe size 5-10….

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