DOG FAQ - What do I need to do to prepare for bringing my new puppy home?

Prepare a place for German Shepherd puppy own, bedding that the puppy can call their own. Each puppy will be sent home with a blanket they have been sleeping with to help him/her adjust to their new home. Purchase safe toys for your German Shepherd puppy to keep them busy, and keep their mind stimulated. A premium dog food has been fed to your puppy we recommend the same be continued throughout his/her life time. Eukanuba , Iams, ProPlan. There are more expensive natural based dogs foods that are available these are also a consideration.

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DOG FAQ - When can my new German Shepherd puppy come home with me?

Usually German Shepherd puppies leave breeder between 7 and 8 weeks old, after they’ve been wormed, and have received all necessary vaccinations according to their age.

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PUPPY SELECTION

Puppy Selection : Remember a good litter is a result of a right combination of genes. If the breeder has good bloodlines, it doesn’t mean he will produce a goods litter, because the best beach can produce the worst puppies, if not mated to the right kind of male. If you are not good at determining blood lines, you need to bank on an experienced person.


General Criterion like other health issues are to be considered before picking up the puppy. Make sure, the puppies do not have skin rashes, ears free from matter, and they are energetic. The eyes should be clear. Avoid the puppy that has a running eyes or ears.

See the movement, while choosing German Shepherd puppy. Movement of a healthy German Shepherd puppy should be effortless and the puppies should be playful. Avoid picking the one who stays away from other litter mates.

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GERMAN SHEPHERD AND CHILDREN

German Shepherds can make good indoor dogs. Their keen intelligence makes them fairly easy to house train. German Shepherds may not work well inside a home that has small children; these dogs naturally get along with all children, but young children can sometimes become rowdy and loud, which could upset the dog. While the German Shepherd is not a demanding dog, they do adore their human family and ache for human interaction.

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TRAINING

The biggest “secret” to training your German Shepard is consistency. From the moment you get your new German Shepard puppy you must start his or her training. You have to maintain consistency in your dog’s training or else you will end up with an unruly, aggressive, and unmanageable dog who could hurt someone. If you do not have the time, self-discipline, or desire to train your German Shepard then do not get one of these dogs. Instead opt for another smaller breed of dog.

Always remember that your German Shepherd needs an “Alpha dog” to give him or her the firm and consistent leadership required to keep your dog and your family happy and running smoothly. Dogs of any breed are at their happiest when this occurs. However, because German Shepherds are wired to have that dominant personality, you will want to be aware of times when he, or she, may try to test his or her boundaries. This is common during training.

Your dog may decide to misbehave or ignore commands that he or she has already learned just to test your resolve. This is normal and the best way to deal with these moments is to stiffen your resolve and remain consistent with the training to maintain your dominance. If you have children, get them involved in the dog’s training to make sure your dog understands that he or she is the “omega dog” and must also obey your children.

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FEEDING

Recommended feeding for the German Shepherd is 1 ½ – 2 ½ cans (13.3oz) of high-quality meaty product with biscuit added in equal part or 5 cupfuls of a complete, dry dog food,divided into two meals.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Most of German Shepherds have serious health problem from hip and elbow, to bone diseases and cancer, to stomach disorders and skin diseases, German Shepherds are one of the riskiest of all breeds in the health department.

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TEMPERAMENT

The temperament of the German Shepherd Dog is one of self-confidence and nobility. Although a mature German Shepherd will not wear his heart on his sleeve, he should be approachable and outgoing. Strangers may be regarded with some suspicion, but the dog should be neither overly sharp and aggressive nor cringe with fear.

A sound German Shepherd makes an excellent companion. An unsound one is a disaster waiting to happen. Because of a desire to have a family protector, many GSD puppy buyers think they need a very dominant, aggressive dog -- an unwise choice for a family. Sound GSDs are naturally protective of their homes and families.

Puppies will begin to show some awareness of "their" people and "their" space at about five or six months of age and will display a desire to warn of approaching strangers. An alert dog and a few warning barks is all the protection most families require.

For those who have a true need for more serious protection, a sound, balanced dog is still the best choice. Such a dog can be trained in formal personal protection by a competent instructor. An overly aggressive or unsound dog should not be trained in protection, for it will be a danger and cannot be trusted. Anyone planning to acquire a personal protection dog should choose the dog and the trainer carefully, for a poor dog or a poor trainers can court disaster
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GROOMING

German Shepherd care does not require a whole lot of bathing but regular brushing is essential and with a good diet one should be able to see the nobleness and intelligence in the demeanor of the dog. The coat would shine if given a proper diet and also prevents it from contracting skin problems.


The German Shepherd grooming profile is that it requires moderate grooming which should be continued for eight to twelve weeks and maintained fortnightly. One would expect a well groomed German Shepherd to look and feel happy and for the purpose of grooming one would require tools and blades such as slicker brushes, pin brushes, natural bristle brushes, shedding blades, metal rakes, metal combs as well as a pair of scissors. Grooming Tips and Use of Tools

For German Shepherd grooming, one would need to regularly brush and comb the dog twice a week so that the double coat is well managed. One should remove wooly hairs from the undercoat as well as the outer coarse guard coat. Mostly, the German Shepherd is known to shed all year round and for this one may use shedding blades during the German Shepherd shedding season.

Using the shedding blade requires being trained in its proper use and another tool one can use is the metal rakes that can be used to take out the matted undercoat that is commonly found in the neck, chest and thigh areas. After bathing the German Shepherd, one may use a modern high velocity dryer to take away the excess water and slicker brushes are very good for this breed for hand fluff drying. One should remember to brush in the direction of the hair growth. Hair Cuts
one may also want to give groom the German Shepherd by giving him a hair cut and for this one may use a pair of scissors to cut away long hairs such as those found under the feet as well as other stray hairs around the feet. However, the German Shepherd must not be clipped for cosmetic looks since it may lead to serious faults. Instead, to make it look fluffier or fuller of coat, one may brush the hair in the opposite direction to its hair growth and follow it with light brushing in the direction of the hair growth.

In case one does want to give the German Shepherd a hair cut one can use thinning shears to make its overall appearance look neater. Also, selective thinning may help in making the German Shepherd look heavier boned. Remember to cut the nails on the feet of the German Shepherd regularly. The toenails, ears as well as teeth need your attention and one should check the nails every week while brushing and thus help avert it getting split or broken nails that may be left unattended and grow too long.

One may also groom the German Shepherd by cleaning the ear wax every week and an ear solution would do well for this purpose. Check the teeth of the German Shepherd every month as well as when it goes for its check up at the vet’s. Hard cookies may be a good idea to keep the teeth and gums in optimum health. Once the owner understands the importance of grooming, he would also need to know what you need to groom your German Shepherd.

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COAT AND COLOUR

German Shepherds can be a variety of colours, the most common of which are the tan/black and red/black varieties. Both varieties have black masks and saddles. Rarer variations include the sable, all-black, all-white, liver and blue varieties. The all-black variety is acceptable; however, the blue and liver are considered to be serious faults and the all-white is grounds for instant disqualification in some standards. This is because the white coat is more visible, making the dog a poor guard dog, and harder to see in conditions such as snow or when herding sheep.

German Shepherds sport a double coat. The outer coat, which is shed all year round, is close and dense with a thick undercoat. The coat is accepted in two variants; medium and long. The long-hair gene is recessive, making the long-hair variety rarer. Treatment of the long-hair variation differs across standards; they are accepted under the German and UK Kennel Clubs but are considered a fault in the American Kennel Club.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

The physical appearance of the German Shepherd is a lot like that of a wolf and generally it is very agile as well as athletic and awake. The characteristics of its physical appearance are generally perceived as its having a strong muscular structure that makes it an agile as well as vivacious and strong animal that according to standards measures between 20 and 26 inches at the shoulder. For females, however, the dimensions are a bit smaller. The coat of the German Shepherd is dense and has more hair on the neck and on the back of the legs than on the rest of their body.

The chest of the German Shepherd is deep and not at all cumbersome and the capacious chest has plenty of space to hold its lungs and heart. A well sprung ribcage allows it to move quickly and unhindered and this is very evident when one observes it trotting. The loin of the German Shepherd is not big and is contained tucked up beneath a flat and firm stomach. The physical appearance of the German Shepherd is imposing and consists of long shoulder blades and a well formed back with the front legs being straight and strong.

An especially impressive feature of the physical appearance of the German Shepherd is that it has a very noble head that is not coarse and is very finely chiseled and has a strong muzzle with tightly fitted lips. The German Shepherd, thanks to its strong muzzle, is capable of being trained to use its mouth as more than just a weapon and can learn to open doors or even carry objects. It has 42 teeth in all, 22 on the upper side and 20 below.

The German Shepherd has a very keen and intelligent pair of eyes that are medium-sized and are set obliquely that help to show off its intelligence. As for its ears, the German Shepherd does not have very big sized ears and they are tapered slightly. They are usually erect except when the animal is moving quickly or resting or sleeping, when they become flat. If the German Shepherd dog does not have noticeably keen and pricked ears, it is a sign of a defective gene.

If the color of the German Shepherd happens to be black, one can be sure that it is an exceptionally intelligent dog. A white German Shepherd is very sought after and this type of dog is characterized by being a family loving animal and is considered to be an ideal pet dog. So, when one sees the difference in the physical appearance of the German Shepherd one may also be able to associate them with different characteristics as well as uses. Of course, one cannot judge a book by its cover and there is more to it than meets the eye and for this one may have to delve into the personality of the German Shepherd and find out exactly how it appears and whether this appearance is in accord with the personality of the German Shepherd.

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START TO KNOW

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an Alsatian), (German: Deutscher Schäferhund) is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany.German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date to 1899. As part of the Herding group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding sheep. Because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training they are often employed in police and military roles, in forces around the world. Due to their loyal and protective nature the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to my German Shepherd dog blog. Here you will learn about German Shepherd health care, any tips and you can find good experiences from many people who love German Shepherd.

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