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GERMAN SHEPHERD INFORMATION

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Jan A Ryan asked: The German Shepherd dog is one of the most beloved and honored dogs in the world. Though this breed is classified by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the herding group and began as a herding dog, German Shepherds perform many other jobs today. Because of their inherent courage, work ethic, intelligence, loyalty and overall trainability,... »

GUARD DOGS:CAN A GERMAN SHEPHERD BE A GOOD GUARD DOG AND ALSO BE GOOD WITH SMALL CHILDREN?

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Dennis Fisher asked: Guard dogs: Can a German Shepherd be a good guard dog and also be good with small children?By Dennis FisherPeople thinking about getting a guard dog for their home often ask me this question: "Can a German Shepherd be a good guard dog and also be good with small children?Before answering the question I want to know... »

GERMAN SHEPHERD: A COMBINATION OF ACTION AND ELEGANCE

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Jan A Ryan asked: It was Max von Stephanitz who gripped all the essential credits for the development of the highly talented, faithful and obedient German Shepherd. He solely conceptualized a great variety of sheep herding dogs into one single variety. He visualized a dog of righteous character, great working ability, loyal and comprehensively trainable. Shepherd dogs were known as... »

THINGS TO ASK A GERMAN SHEPHERD BREEDER

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Jan A Ryan asked: You and your family have decided that it is time to get a German Shepherd and now the time has come to find the right German Shepherd breeder. This is a long process and if you know what questions to ask then it can be a little less difficult, but if you are unsure of what... »

GERMAN SHEPHERD NAMES: FAVORITE PUPPY NAMES FOR YOUR FAVORITE PUP

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Richard Livitski asked: Finding good German Shepherd puppy names is no easy task. When one considers that this breed has consistently ranked as one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, it's no wonder that you as a lucky owner will want to find a name that fits like glove.A couple of things you may have struggled with... »

GERMAN SHEPHERD - DOG BREED INFO

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John Williams asked: The German shepherd dog also known as Alsatian in France, UK and Ireland, and more commonly in France as "Berger Allemand", Schaferhund and by the acronym GSD or simply German shepherd. This dog breed is originally bred for herding sheep. German shepherd dogs are one of the most popular breeds in UK with 12,857 registrations and also... »

THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

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John Lewis asked: alled German Shepherds were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels. The German Shepherd Dog as we now know it didn't really appear until after the Second World War.The breed has grown... »

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG TRAINING ESSENTIALS

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MS du Toit asked: The German Shepherd Dog is a very noble breed with excellent working abilities. These dogs are capable of performing long hours of physical exercise without showing signs of extreme exhaustion. They are often used as police dogs, guard dogs, search and rescue dogs and also therapy dogs. The German Shepherd Dog is one of the best... »

IS THE GERMAN SHEPHERD THE PERFECT DOG FOR YOU?

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Lee Dobbins asked: Originating from the Bavaria region, the German Shepherd was bred from local Shepherd dogs and originally contained a wire haired version as well. This dog was first registered in 1899 and has been a popular family pet and show dog ever since.A large dog, weighing in at around 80 pounds, the German Shepherd is perhaps one of... »

GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING - 8 TIPS ON DEALING WITH AGGRESSION

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Chad McAdam asked: In this article I would like to discuss the basics of German Shepherd training, specifically, dealing with aggression in this particular breed. Since the German Shepherd is an athletic dog often times used in protection roles, many feel that they are prone to aggression. This is simply not true.Let's get to the basics of training an aggressive... »