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German Shepherd
Dog
German
Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd dog is a very
popular breed of dog. The German Shepherd dog is an alert, loyal,
and a very intelligent breed. The German Shepherd dog is
often used as a military, police or search and rescue
dog. The German Shepherd dogs 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. The German Shepherd dog
breeds are very
capable dogs, and are eager to please their owners.
Although their personality makes them best suited to
those with some experience of dog ownership, German
Shepherd dogs 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 dogs will need
regular exercise, including daily walks and regular
runs, although this breed should obviously be either in a safe
and secured area or on the leash. The German Shepherd
dog 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 the German Shepherd 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, who also
goes by the name of Alsatian, is a medium-sized dog with
a strong and muscular body, thanks to its solid bone
structure. The German Shepherd dog 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 dog has thick and muscular legs, round feet
with hard soles and a long, hairy tail that almost
reaches until its hocks. The German Shepherd dog comes in three
varieties: rough-coated, long rough-coated and
long-haired. Read on...
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