German Shepherd Dog

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German Shepherd Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

The German Shepherd is a very popular breed of dog.  This is an alert, loyal, and a very intelligent breed. The German Shepherd is often used as a military, police or search and rescue dog. These are obedient and very quick to learn. German Shepherd dogs are one of the easiest of all breeds to train due to his high intelligence. A German Shepherd is active, full of energy, courageous, confident, and independent. This breed of dogs are very capable dogs, and are eager to please their owners. Although their personality makes them best suited to those with some experience of ownership, German Shepherd are quick learners. You will need to ensure that you provide your German Shepherd with physical and mental stimulation, and these dogs do not fare well when isolated or neglected. The German Shepherd will need regular exercise, including daily walks and regular runs, although this should obviously be either in a safe and secured area or on the leash. The German Shepherd is known to get along very well with children, although you should bear in mind the size of this dog, if you have younger children. Early socialization is important if you have other pets, as these dogs may chase smaller animals such as cats, and can also be aggressive or dominant with other dogs of the same sex.

The German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog, who also goes by the name of Alsatian, is a medium-sized with a strong and muscular body, thanks to its solid bone structure. The German Shepherd has a sturdy head with a slightly convex forehead, dark almond-shaped eyes, wide and upright ears and teeth that form a strong scissor bite. The German Shepherd has thick and muscular legs, round feet with hard soles and a long, hairy tail that almost reaches until its hocks. The German Shepherd comes in three varieties: rough-coated, long rough-coated and long-haired.

German Shepherd Skills
The German Shepherd is a mixture of various breeds from Wurtemberg, Thurginia and Bavaria. A named Horan, developed by Captain Max von Stephanitz, was officially registered as the first German Shepherd in April 1899. Both the long and short-haired varieties were allowed to

join exhibitions until 1915. Nowadays, however, only the short-haired variety is being recognized. The German Shepherd is a very talented that is adept in activities such as tracking, schutzhund, fly ball and other ring sports. The breed also has an excellent sense of smell – it can sniff out well-concealed drugs and can even detect the presence of underground mines as well as alert authorities about gas leaks in underground pipes.

German Shepherd Personality
The German Shepherd is a breed that is known for its loyalty and courage. It is a very intelligent breed, having the ability to learn things quickly, so much so that they have been utilized for police and military work as well as guides for blind people. It becomes truly happy when it is assigned a specific task to work on. The German Shepherd also loves to be around people and should not be left alone for long periods of time. However, because the breed has strong protective instincts, the German Shepherd must be socialized with other dogs early on in its life, because it has the tendency to become over protective of its owner and his family, which may result in fear biting.

The German Shepherd Exercise Needs
Being an active dog, the German Shepherd requires a high level of exercise. The German Shepherd loves to run around and play in the backyard. German Shepherd also loves to go on a nice long, stroll.

The German Shepherd Living Conditions
The German Shepherd can adapt to slightly confined living quarters since it is quite inactive indoors. However, the German Shepherd needs to receive a moderate amount of exercise, preferably in a large yard.

The German Shepherd Grooming Requirements
The coat of the German Shepherd requires daily brushing to remove dead hair. However, the German Shepherd should only be bathed when needed to avoid oil depletion from the skin.

The German Shepherd Health Issues
The German Shepherd is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, blood disorders, chronic eczema, epilepsy, flea allergies, dwarfism and keratitis (inflammation of the cornea).
 

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