Doggy Sense: German Shepherd

The German Shepherd was the first dog ever to be used as a guide dog for the blind. German Shepherd Dog also know as Alsatian,Berger,Allemand,Deutscher,GSD,Schäferhund and Schäfer.

Today the German Shepherd is one of the most popular breeds in the world. This breed was developed in the 19th century by Max Von Stephanitz.
The German Shepherd can weigh anywhere from 65-95 lbs. Males grow 24-26 inches in height and females anywhere from 22-24 inches. The jaws are strong, with a scissor-like bite.

They are very alert,energetic,curious, very intelligent(considered to be third among the smartest of breeds),bold, hard working,highly adaptable and extremely agile with great stamina and endurance. Although they are very weary of strangers. The German Shepherd does not like to be left alone for extended periods of time. They learn quickly but do not respond well to harsh training. Like many dogs you just have to be patient.
Daily brushing is encouraged to prevent the dog from shedding especially during certain seasons.
They are exceptionally talented in tracking, schutzhund, agility, obedience, fly-ball, and ring sport. The German Shepherd is often used in police work, search and rescue, as a guide for the blind, and military work.

They get along great with other animals and children when raised with them. Take note though, an Australian report from 1999 (over ten years ago) provides statistics showing that German Shepherd Dogs are the breed third most likely to attack a person in some Australian locales.

In the United States, one source suggests that German Shepherd Dogs are responsible for more reported bitings than any other breed, and suggest a tendency to attack smaller breeds of dogs. Take into consideration though that the German shepherd represent a higher proportion of the population than other breeds and because of the use of German Shepherd Dogs as protection, may sway the numbers a bit.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises on dog bite prevention and related matters, states "There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill."
German Shepherds are prone to such health issues as blood disorders, chronic eczema,
digestive problems, elbow and hip dysplasia,
epilepsy, flea allergies .

Doggy Tips

#1)If you want to buy a dog that is not ill tempered than you should try this when it's a puppy.
Of course make sure the dog is some what playful but also intelligent. Hold it in your arms, if it starts to squirm or wiggle and try to get away would mean it may be a hyper dog when it grows older. If it cuddles up and seems to be more relaxed it probably will be a lot calmer in it's dog years to come.

#2)Allergic to dog fur? Get a Shitzu. They actually have hair instead of fur.

#3)Chihuahuas are born with a soft spot in their skull. Which is very similar to human children. Human infants also close that gap in their skulls with age.

#4)Simply hold their arms and gently step on your dogs hind paws when they try to jump on you. This will cause them to feel a slight discomfort by making them realize it's also uncomfortable for you as well.

#5)Watch out for leaving antifreeze lying about for vehicles that are not animal safe. Usually Lethal... It fools animals because it smells and it taste good to them.

#6)If in case a dog attacks the first reaction might be to stick your arm out? Which actually could be the correct reaction. The reason it could be correct is because, instead of they're natural instincts, which is to attack your neck, they instead get a hold of your arm. Better to protect your self than to be harmed.

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