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are there any breeders of german shepherd dogs working lines or show lines in the San Fernando valley, CA?

The best place to find a responsible breeder is through the breed’s Parent Club:

http://www.gsdca.org/

They will give you referrals.

AKC Registered German Shepherd Breeders

Who hasn’t passed a pet store and noticed the cute, sad-eyed puppies behind the glass? What most don’t know is the history behind those puppies and the pet store itself. Unfortunately, pet stores are not the best place to purchase puppies. This article will explain the reasons why. Pet buyers shopping for purebred German Shepherd puppies must take care in where they buy their desired pet. Thorough research into German Shepherd breeders and other sellers must be done. Additionally, pet buyers must research the breed they are buying and be prepared to care for its specific needs.

The German Shepherd is a large sheep-herding dog breed. The breed’s history is recent. The first German Shepherd breeder, Max von Stephanitz, founded The German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany which classified the German Shepherd in 1899. The American Kennel Club (AKC) registered the breed in the herding group in 1911. Though German Shepherds come from one of many versions of German sheep-herding dogs, they perform many other functions today.

The German Shepherd dog has a large body and is wolfish in appearance. Stephanitz initially inbred the line to retain its lupine beauty, intelligence and utility. Unfortunately, inbreeding also caused genetic defects. German Shepherds are highly prone to hip dysplasia and other skeletal disorders. It is recommended that any potential buyer ask for a warranty from the breeder that their dog has been evaluated and cleared for hip dysplasia.

There are many places where a buyer can acquire a purebred German Shepherd. These include breeders, brokers, the Internet, the newspaper (private owners), pet stores, shelters and rescue centers. Simply put, the best place to buy a purebred German Shepherd is from a certified, ethical German Shepherd breeder. These breeders have their own kennels and often work in tandem with rescue centers or house rescues within their own kennels. All other sellers of German Shepherds cannot provide a full history and put buyers at risk of purchasing dogs with health and behavioral problems as well an uncertain ancestry.

A bad German Shepherd breeder only breeds dogs for cold hard cash and nothing more. They see the puppies and the parents as merchandise, not as living creatures. The term puppy mill or backyard breeder is the name given to these illicit breeders. The females are bred each and every season leading to shorter life spans and ill health. They are confined to very small cages and have no socialization of any kind. The puppies are kept in the same kind of conditions, which can lead to physically and emotionally unhealthy litters. These are the kind of puppies found at pet stores.

The best advice is to find a reputable German Sherperd breeder that really cares about the puppies they produce. This kind of breeder will ask questions of potential buyers to ensure the well being of the puppy in it’s new home. They will have all the appropriate paperwork such as American Kennel Club registration and veterinarian health reports as well as plenty of care information to pass on to the new family.

About the Author

Jan Ryan is an animal lover and supports reporting any illicit German Shepherd breeder. German Shepherds are intelligent, hard-working dogs and it is important to find
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German Shepherd care?

hello how much care does a German Shepherd need? How often do you have to give them a bath things like that thanks (and does any body know of any good German Shepherd breeder in virginia again thanks)
and what are the health problems i have to think about and what can i do about them and how long do thay live

I have a german shepherd now and just recently had to have my older one put to rest, but they are the best dogs. I got both of my through rescue groups. My older one was a pure bred and my younger one is a german shepherd/husky mix. My older female had numerous problems including arthritis in both of her hind legs, as well as a skin problem that came and went. I had to give her a bath every 5 days with medicated shampoo for about 6 months until the problem cleared up. then it would only flare up occasionally. She also had thryoid problems and was on a pill a day for that. I only bath my younger one when he gets extremely dirty from playing at the dog park or running in the yard if it’s muddy. They are known to have hip problems as well as other medical problems. You might want to reasearch the breed on the internet so you can see what you might be getting into. My current dog is the mix but looks mostly like a shepherd. He is great and very very friendly. Loves to run and play, likes to chew things, enjoys walks, riding in the car, and hany kind of activity that involves his human family. Very gentle and loving. Even with all the problems my older dog had, I would take her back in a second and do it all over again. They can be stubborn if they want, but they are easily trained, and very very smart. Don’t know about the breeder as I always get my through rescue.

Awesome Dogs of the United States Military

After the attack at Pearl Harbor, in 1942, the U.S. Military joined with the American Kennel Club to establish Dogs for Defense. The American Kennel Club recruited dog owners to donate quality canines to the military. The Quartermasters Corps was responsible for supplies, food service and materials management. On March 13, 1942, the Quartermaster Corps of the army took charge of turning these pets into soldiers. The U.S. Marines also trained handlers and canines to be soldiers in the Pacific during World War II.

At first there were over 300 breeds of dogs accepted into the program, but eventually the list was narrowed down to German Shepherd Dogs, Belgian Sheepdogs, Doberman Pinschers, Farm Collies and Giant Schnauzers. Of the 19,000 dogs screened for the program between 1942 and 1945, 45% were rejected. In the beginning, civilian volunteers trained the recruits, but after the first training center opened in Front Royal, Virginia, the training was done by the Quartermasters Corps soldiers for the Army and the Marines trained their own canines.

The training took 12 weeks. It started with basic obedience and progressed to training with gas masks, muzzles, military vehicles and gunfire. After the basic training was complete, the dogs were moved on to training in specific duties.

Sentry dogs: Walked on short leashes and warned  their handlers by growling and barking. They were always on patrol with their handlers.

Scout or Patrol dogs: These dogs did the duties of the sentry dog but they were trained to work silently. They detected snipers or ambushes from the enemy. These canine soldiers saved the lives of many of their handlers.

Messenger dogs: These dogs required extreme loyalty because they were used to silently carry messages back and forth between their two handlers.

Mine dogs: These canines were trained to find trip wires and mines. There were 140 dogs trained as mine dogs during World War II, but it was determined that the dogs had trouble finding mines during combat.

The majority of the dogs were trained as sentries. Of the 9,300 dogs that were trained, 3,174 were used by the Coast Guard. These dogs were used to guard the coastline, harbor defense and protecting industrial plants and airfields.

In 1944, the military started using  canines for combat. The sentry dogs in combat could detect enemy soldiers up to 1,000 yards away. In order to alert their handler without giving away their positions, the dogs would stiffen, and the hair on the dog’s back would stand up. Over the years, military working canines have been used in not only World War II, but Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and they are currently deployed in Iraq. It is noted that in Vietnam, canine war dogs saved as many as 10,000 lives.

One of the first war memorials was erected on Asan beach in Guam in 1944. It was moved to the United States Naval Base on the island in 1994. This particular memorial is dedicated to the Dobermans that served with the Marines during World War II. The inscription on the memorial statue reads…”always faithful”.

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Why is PETA so crazy?

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Bidens-Puppy-Breeder-Never-never-never-again.html?yhp=1

I don’t know, but I can’t stand them myself, and I’m a liberal Democrat (as you probably know) … Vegetarian activism is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen, closely followed by Environmental Extremism

German Shepherd Breeder in Virginia or N.C.?

Hello,
Looking for a GSD puppy in virginia or n.c. if you know a breeder please let me know

Please consider getting a dog from a rescue or the pound, they have tons of GSD and if you google it I bet you can find a GS rescue in your town. My rescue person has been a wealth of help and information.

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