German Shepherd Dog Training

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German Shepherd conformation etc?

I’m looking for a German Shepherd breeder in the Northeast US. I don’t want a puppy from AKC conformation dogs so I’ve found multiple breeders with Sch titled dogs in the area, but the breeding stock tends to have roachy toplines. If I want a dog for agility and obedience, should I consider a dog from Sch titled dam and sire?

Why are you asking HERE?
The place to ask is where there are owners of genuine GSDs.
Such people will be active in one or more of:
• agility
• companion-utility trials
• DogSport
• herding
• search&rescue

You might be lucky and have those organisations within driving range so you can go and SEE their dogs being trained, and find out where the better of them came from.
But most people find it more convenient to get advice in some of the YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with GSDs. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. And if you discover that you have accidentally joined a group that has only show-is-all or SchutzHund-is-all people (both being dedicated to exaggerations – one to exaggerations of conformation at the expense of functionality, the other to exaggerations of nature at the expense of functionality) or pet-is-all people (dedicated to “I know what **I** like!”) it is simple to unsub.

Forget “old fashioned” – what you want is “correct, without exaggeration”. The phrase “old fashioned” is common in web-sites of BYBers who concentrate on so-called King Shepherds, Shilohs, Titanic Tail-Tuckers.

Don’t confuse a banana-back with a roach-back – a banana-back curves always DOWNwards and is allowed (provided it’s not exaggerated!), whereas a roach back has an upWARds section in its curve and is NOT allowed.
But the main thing is to ensure that the forehand is adequate to absorb the drive, that the croup lies close to the 22½° (that’s ¼ of a right angle, and easy to fold at the corner of a sheet of paper) specified in the International Standard, so that the thrust is not directed too much upwards by a steep croup (useful for jumping, but not for endurance) nor too much forwards by a flat croup (conducive to initial speed then falling on the fore-hand).

Don’t expect a GSD to be a top winner in Agility – that sport ideally suits the Border Collies and their derivatives. GSDs can certainly qualify well, but beating EVERY BC often enough to become an Ag.Ch. happens for only a rare few GSDs.

The best source from which to learn about canine conformation is probably still “The Dog In Action” by McDowell Lyon. He explains the reality behind many of the myths city-folk develop from wordings in Standards that were written by folk who spent their days in the saddle or driving carts.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

Toy Dog Breeds: Man’s Best Friend

Dogs are indeed cute and cuddly. They also serve as man’s best friends. Nowadays, different dogs are making a scene everywhere. It is even a form of fashion for some celebrities.

A toy dog is actually a petite dog which is quite small when compared to working dogs. It is safe to determine toy dogs by their size although it is quite confusing since there is still no guaranteed facts which state that height and weight is considered in classifying a dog as a toy.

Some of the toy breeds are Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Poodle, Papillion and the likes. These toy dogs are beautiful and charming and they also represent an important role in people’s lives. Although they are small, they also have the capability to hunt and eliminate pest animals.

Some of these toy dogs also serve as man’s guardians. They also bark at people whom they are not familiar with. They can be as tough as the other large dogs.

The most fascinating thing about toys dogs is their affective capability wherein they can fill the needs of sad and lonely individuals and the adults. They are also known for helping those that are in depressed state of mind through manifesting care and of course happiness. They also have impetuous instincts which help in providing all the friendship and as well as affection, and in turn gives new meaning to people’s lives.

A legend states that when a noble Aztec was about to die, a Chihuahua is used as a sacrifice to transmigrate the sins of the noble man to the sacrificed dog, which in turn avoids the noble man from divine punishment. The Chinese religion, which is Buddhism, has a lion symbol meaning a sacred nation. They used the Pekinese dog to represent as lions because they have no lions back then and the Pekinese dogs have the closest resemblance to it.

There are lots of breeders of the toy dogs who keep their cute puppies for about ten to twelve weeks old rather selling or distributing them at about eight to nine weeks. They also consider the family before selling it. More often than not, they will not sell it to family with too many kids and even to those who has hyper active child.

Generally, toy dogs are very easy to take care of. There are some who needs heavy grooming such as the Shih-Tzu, Terrier and Pomeranian. The Toy Poodle, Japanese Chin and Toy Spaniel on the other hand require only a moderate grooming. While other toy dogs do not require any grooming at all.

The basic and most important thing to remember is to maintain the long and fine hairs free from tangles to prevent pain and other skin problems that your dog may acquire. You don’t want to shell out big bucks of money for veterinary cost in the end, don’t you?

The production of toy dogs is by mass production when compared to larger breeds. Some distributors can just put their little Chihuahuas on a shopping cart or chicken cage and they are easy to deliver when compared to the larger ones like the German shepherd. The downside of buying toy dogs in a pet shop is that most often than not they are quite difficult to house train.

There are some toy dog breeds that are crossbred to other breeds to produce a -poo dog breed. So for those consumers who want to buy a purebred toy dogs, beware of such -poo breeds. They look like the other toy dogs but then they differ in attitude sometimes. Some of these -poo dogs are ill-tempered, hyper and yappy.

Is it possible to train the toy dogs with regards to their attitude? Absolutely, yes! The best way to teach your toy dogs with manners is through obedience commands. You should teach your dog on how to obey such as for example, if he is about to do something bad or any inappropriate act, you should reprimand him with a firm NO!

By doing so, you’re practicing the dog to acquaint himself from knowing what is okay to do from not. Your “no” should always catch his attention. But then remember also to acknowledge the good things that your toy dog will do. A simple saying of “good boy” with a piece of his favorite snack will do the trick.

About the Author

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.pomeranian-pages.com where you can learn more about the fabulous toy dog breed –
the pomeranian
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Anyone know a breeder who sells oversized German shepherds?

where can I find a breeder on the internet who sells oversized GSD’s? I heard people are not buying them because they are big because they were bred poorly. If no one buys the dogs, the breeder just throws them on the street. I want to give these dogs lives………………………….actually I just want a large GSD I never heard of this. Just tell me where to get a king German shepherd. I dont care if they were bred poorly.

Actually there are Shiloh German Shepherds. They are HUGE. Check Petfinder:

http://www.petfinder.com

The Australian Shepherd Dog Breed Essential Information

When looking for which dog breed to choose for your family, there are always several issues to take into consideration. Jesse and Harley, who are brother and sister, are the first Australian shepherd dogs we’ve had in our family, and I must say, I am very impressed by this breed of dog.

When Harley was a puppy and had chewed her squeaky ball to a frazzle, I put it in the bathroom sink to temporarily get it out of sight before I could throw it away. I didn’t want any of the loosened rubber to get lodged down her throat. I heard a scrambling noise behind me and lo and behold, Harley had managed to scramble up the side of the bathroom cabinets and was joyfully standing in the sink, retrieving her ball!

Right then and there I knew, this is no ordinary breed of dog! We have no herd of sheep for them to corral, and we only have an oversized, fenced backyard for them to play and romp in, but lots of play at dog parks and long walks in the woods have been a necessity to keep these Aussies happy. Australian shepherds are fantastic dogs for agility training also. The fast-paced runs are perfect for their athleticism.

All in all, I’ve found them to be energetic, super smart, playful, good with children and one aspect that I really appreciate is that they are a breed that doesn’t roam. As far as training, they are so smart, that it doesn’t take long for them to catch on to what I am trying to help them understand. The slant I use for training is a gentle, positive approach. With repetition, they are quick to catch on.

For an example, if Jesse rolls in something nasty during our walks, or gets totally muddy playing in the small child’s boat we keep full of water in the summer, all I have to do is ask him to jump in the tub, and show him what I mean, and he knows to go straight into the house and jump into the bathtub for a quick wash. My previous dogs were a yellow lab and a German shepherd, and I’d never experienced a dog who could just jump in the tub so effortlessly as Jesse can.

In closing, what I’d like to stress to anyone considering this breed is that they need lots of exercise (not necessarily strenuous), interesting things to do, and to stay close to their family. They are happiest in continual contact with their ‘flock’ which includes their human family. They want to make sure everyone in the family gets along, too. Harley especially will emit a low growl if she thinks play is too rough (between other dogs or people). She is an expert at breaking up dogs who are too rambunctious with each other if she feels one of them is being bullied or picked on.

All in all, I would highly recommend this breed to the right family. They would not be suitable for a small apartment, but rather need space and an active family to let their personalities and their boundless energy shine through.

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