German Shepherds

u can feed himm food gud in protein and vitamin fibres also u hav 2 feed him juicy bone every week

the following should be fine: cooked meat, carrots, apples, peanut butter, rice, cheese (although I have heard of dogs being allergic to cheese, not sure if that's true so I'd ask a vet first)

Those are the favourite human-foods of most dogs. There are others they can eat though.

TOXIC: onions, chocolate, garlic, cooked bones, avacado, macadamia nuts, walnuts, grapes, raisins...that's all I can think of off the top of my head. If you're not sure, don't feed it to them.

So if you are going with an all human-food-diet, please please talk to a vet first, don`t just rely on google, this is your friend`s life on the line! Best of luck!

-Feldsparr 2625

No, not all.

The incidence of health issues in well-bred dogs is much lower than in the general population of pure bred dogs because the breeders of well-bred dogs take time to understand genetics and they breed for love of the breed and to better the breed, not to make a buck.

The problem is, as with all popular breeds, that there are too many back yard breeders and puppy mill breeders churning out dogs. Another problem specifically with German Shepherds is the attitude of many of the breeders competing in conformation. They've forgotten what a German Shepherd is and are breeding for fads in appearance instead of function.

Here's what to look for in a well-bred German Shepherd:

1. He has working titles in his pedigree. Schutzhund, obedience, tracking, herding, agility, any performance event.

2. Make sure he comes from OFA certified parents. OFA maintains a registry for hip structure and rates dogs according to a hip displaysia index. And make sure the parents have other health clearances, including CERF and cardiac clearances.

3. Meet both parents in the owner's home. How do they respond to strangers? Are they calm? Are they intelligent?

This would be a very difficult question to answer, each owner feeds their dog differently. Also it would depend on what veterinary care, has been provided throughout the 12 months of ownership.

An estimate for feasibility studies (if you are planning a purchase) is $1000/yr. The annual tab may be twice this if there are medical problems.

Your German Shepherd could be a police dog, a drugs and explosives detector, a guard, a rescue dog, a sheep dog, etc... That dog is the third more intelligent dog in the world.

Dog bite strength is proportional to the size of the dog. German Shepherds have an average adult weight of 60 to 90 pounds. American Bulldogs have an average adult weight of 75 to 125 pounds. Based on an average sized dog of each breed, the American Bulldog would have a stronger bite. Below are a few measured bite strengths of certain breeds, and other high bite-strength animals for comparison.

Pit Bull Bite: 235 pounds of force

German Shepherd: 238 pounds of force

Rottweiler: 328 pounds of force

Lion: 691 pounds of force

Hyena: 1000 pounds of force

Never. There is no reason this should ever be done. It is inhumane and unnecessary.

A schnauzers ears should be cropped between 6 and 10 weeks old, any later than that and your odds of them standing goes down. It is not necessary to have the cropped, however many show dogs still do this to keep the original look of the breed. The ears are usually completely heeled by 9 weeks of age if done at six weeks. It is a cosmetic surgery for dogs, just like many humans have things changed.

Yes. Dogs can be allergic to other dogs. Specially if one dog has longer hair and is outside often. It puts pollen onto the dogs coat and if the dogs play together or lick each other the pollen causes allergies.

Do you have a German Shepherd dog and need to know how to take care of him/her? This provides a practical and detailed guide for exactly how to look after a German Shepherd dog successfully.

There are following tips for caring:

1- Give your German Shepherd a way to keep cool

2- Teach your German Shepherd tricks

3- Bathe your shepherd if you feel they need it

4- Exercise your dog

5- Feed your GSD properly

It depends on your lifestyle, family and environment. The German Shepherd is a very faithful, loyal companion and will always stick by your side if you train and care for him properly. German Shepherd Dogs are capable of getting along with most pets and especially younger kids if also introduced properly. German Shepherds require moderate exercise at least once a day. For more information you should try reading the German Shepherd Dog Kennel Club Book.

Well, normally, for the first litter, she should have 3-6 puppies. I have a German shepherd, and she had 10 puppies! I know that's alot. Anyway, as long as you check up on your puppies and the mom too, everyday, for a while, and as long as they are healthy and happy, they should be fine. And if you see anything wrong contact a vet, or a local animal shelter to help you out.

I've never heard of a GSD without color in their eyes... lol. Not sure what you mean. Do you mean colors like blue? If so, then the only way is if they are albino. GSD's typically have amber eyes

the last post was in accurate my belguim is 16 and still in good condition

the 1700s

Around the age of three or four weeks, they should be introduced to small amounts of puppy food. At first, they may play in it but will learn soon enough what to do with it. By the time they're weaned (about seven to eight weeks), they should be able to get complete nutrition from solid food. Puppies of small breeds (under 20 pounds as an adult) will reach full maturity by nine to 12 months, while large breeds (over 50 pounds) may not reach full maturity until the age of two. Unless you have other pets, your small-breed puppy is generally best fed with the free-feeding method. Most of them will develop good eating habits with food available to them at all times. Larger breed puppies should be fed with the portion control method. Some of the larger breeds are prone to bone growth problems and if they are overfed, excess protein and calcium can put them at higher risk for hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), and hip dysplasia.

They love to work so if you have one try to start training for him/her to sniff things out,you could go outside and hide treats and teach him/her to find them.They also love to be loved and be around people,they l;ove lots of attention.

Some ears simply need time to prick up on their own. However, if you are concerned that they will not stand on their own, there is a trick you can use. (Don't laugh.) Take tampon tubes and feed his ears into them. Then use adhesive tape to wrap the tubes and secure them in place. Remove the tubes every few days to let the ears breathe and check on their progress. Repeat as necessary.

After the female has had her first in-heat cycle is prefered which is at about 8 months of age but diff breeds vary. they go through cycle every 6 months so wait till after 1st cycle if you want healthy puppies

Yes, your mom.

They shed more if the weather is hotter and they shed less if the weather is colder.

German shepherd like to have a job instead of getting petted. The games they like to play are usually ball games and chew on big meaty bones. And that also like being trained in a positive mood.

Yes, most of time, I know that the biggest labrador living is bigger than the biggest German shepherd, at least.

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Ours has gone into heat/season 3 times in the past year.