| The German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian or | | | | It is much easier to control a small puppy than a full |
| Schafer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. Because | | | | grown untrained dog. In addition, puppy obedience |
| they are eager to please, they are easily trained in | | | | classes also help provide another important benefit |
| obedience and protection. The German Shepherd Dog | | | | for your German Shepherd puppy, socialization to |
| is a large, strong, substantial-looking dog.Ever since | | | | other dogs and people. Many people who own these |
| Rin Tin Tin became a famous television personality, | | | | intelligent dogs make the unfortunate mistake of |
| the German Shepherd has gone from an already | | | | thinking that their dogs need to be trained as guard |
| popular dog breed to one of the most well known | | | | dogs. However, this training can lead to aggression if |
| breeds on earth. This versatile dog breed seems to | | | | your dog is not trained properly. Since German |
| be everywhere that a dog can be of help, from war | | | | Shepherds are naturally protective, they do not need |
| torn countries to areas where natural disasters have | | | | attack dog training to guard your home.The German |
| occurred. The powerful German Shepherd will strike | | | | Shepherd's coat requires very little grooming. The |
| terror in the hearts of criminals one minute and | | | | dense coat is coarse and does not mat easily. Brush |
| endure the overly affectionate attention of little | | | | your dog once a week to remove dirt and debris. If |
| children the next.German Shepherds were bred to be | | | | you live in the city, concrete will probably wear down |
| guardians and the breed still has a very strong | | | | your Shepherd's nails. However, if your dog lives in a |
| protective instinct. A dog that is high strung or | | | | rural area he may need to have his nails trimmed |
| nervous should never be bred, as the resulting | | | | several times a year.German Shepherds need to eat |
| puppies can be untrustworthy. However, most | | | | a nutritional food that is formulated for large breed |
| German Shepherds are wonderful dogs and devoted | | | | dogs. If your Shepherd is a working dog, you may |
| to their families, including children and other pets.The | | | | need to feed him a high protein food. A good dog |
| German Shepherd is a fairly large dog, weighing from | | | | vitamin is also a smart idea.This loyal, smart breed |
| sixty to seventy five pounds and standing twenty | | | | commonly suffers from hip dysplasia or epilepsy. To |
| two to twenty six inches tall. This breed has erect | | | | see one of these dignified dogs suffering from either |
| ears, dark, intelligent eyes, and a graceful tail. The | | | | disease is heart breaking. Please be sure that your |
| German Shepherd is most commonly black and tan, | | | | puppy's breeder has had the parents tested to be |
| although gray and tan or black and gray dogs are | | | | sure they do not carry these diseases.German |
| also available. A striking all white dog, commonly called | | | | Shepherd Dogs are often used as working dogs in |
| an Alsatian, is popular with many people. If you like | | | | many capacities, including search and rescue, military, |
| the look of the Alsatian, be sure you meet the | | | | police or guard dogs. They are also used as |
| puppy's parents, as these white German Shepherds | | | | assistance dogs or service dogs (such as guide |
| can sometimes be a bit high strung.Although German | | | | dogs).If you want a dog who will be protective and |
| Shepherds are high energy animals, they can live in | | | | loyal, then a German Shepherd may be the right dog |
| the city. Just be aware that you will have to exercise | | | | for you and your family.Clive Chansa writes for the |
| your dog frequently and that he will be miserable if | | | | Dog Care Guide at |
| you leave him alone for long hours without giving him | | | | and |
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| rural area is ideal.Since your German Shepherd will | | | | which offers a wide range of pet |
| rapidly grow into a big, powerful dog, you may want | | | | products and supplies. |
| to enroll him in obedience classes while he is a puppy. | | | | |