German Shepherds

There is no difference between them. They are both German Shepherds. Alsheshan was adopted during the world wars by breeders because people had qualms with the Germans. This name alteration helped to make the breed more desirable.

No doubt go to the vet, most cases it can be removed and vet will advise what it is.

The size portions that a German shepherd puppy eats depend on the size of the puppy and the type of the food being fed. The label on the food will give you a good indication of how much the puppy needs, but in general it needs at least 1 cup of dry food per 10 pounds of body weight.

Try your local breeder and type in 'GSD breeders in muskegon'

Yes but the German Shorthaired Pointer thrives as part of an active family. He is an even-tempered, intelligent and loyal family watchdog that has enthusiasm for its work.

I've had an iguana, he didn't like men, is this a common thing?

German shephard isn't a word its 2; and German shepherd's obviously come from Germany.

If she still has her menstrual cycle you could but if she had never had them before I don't suggest it. Chances are she would have an unhealthy litter and wouldn't know how to care for them.

Also she is in the prime of her life which could put strain on her.

It is impossible to tell due to the way the two totally different genes would react.

Have a look on Google images to see if there is anything on there.

Well I can't say for sure on the puppy food but I do have a recommendation for adult food. I would suggest the "Pinnacle" brand and any formula.

I have an 18 month old German Shepard, Dutch Shepard mix and he has been on this food since 8 months old when is supposed to be the earliest you can put them on adult food. When I got him he was on Purina puppy chow. I started him in protection training with a local trainer who loves GSD's and does all sorts of training. He does police dogs, personal protection, guide dogs etc, etc. I have known this trainer for over 15 years and he knows what he is talking about. When I asked him about food he said it has to be Pinnacle.

Since I put him on it he started eating better, has more energy, put on healthy muscle weight, and has been eliminating less amounts. He is now huge too. He was supposed to be the runt of the litter and no one wanted him which is how i ended up with him. Also his coat is almost blinding in the sun. kinda like those vampires in that twilight movie my fiance made me go see and i am not exaggerating. At 18 months he now weighs around 100lbs and has a 28 inch neck and is showing no signs of stopping. When he sits the top of his ears are almost at chest level to my fiance. she is like 5'4 inches tall. I know the food can't make him turn into a giant but he has remained healthy, happy and energetic through all of his growing. Also I had a roommate at the time that had a pit bull puppy the same age that constantly had diarrhea (he was also on the Purina puppy food). In less than a week he had no more problems and hasn't since.

I did some research on the food and it says that most formulas are for puppies as well as adults.

Now the drawback......price. I feed my dog the chicken and oats formula it is $53 for a 30lb bag and that is the cheapest formula.

First off I would stay away from the Nutro brand. I have friends that feed it to their pitbulls and was recommend by their vet who is a noted and trustworhty vet in our area and has saved 2 of my cats lives. However I had my GSD for 2 months when I tried to put him on a different food. I bought the Nutro and gave him some and left for work. At work I started looking up reviews on the food and found a 200 page website (here is the link http:/wwwzperiodzconsumeraffairszperiodzcom/pets/nutrozperiodzhtml ) that I didn't like at all.

A lot of the complaints were to dogs having to be put down or died because of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration ,and neurological disorders. Needless to say I got home that morning and found my dog throwing up ever where and had horrible diarrhea. I know this is common when you change their food but i did mix it with the old food like I was supposed too. It does not change the fact that in the two months i had him he was never sick EVER! I do feed him the Nutro bones for healthy teeth and good breath (the ones in the blue box) all reviews were good on them.

2 because sheep have hooves and a dog has paws

Definatley not.

An Akita is a fighting dog whearas a GSD is a Herder.

An Akita has a higher pain threshold and could ruin a GSD witrhin a few minutes if it really had its mind set.

They are a much more powerful breed over all.

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12-14 years is a good average for a Shepherd.

It is another name for a german shepherd dog.

A dog with their ears back usually suggests a negative, timid or fearful reaction. A dog will also pin their ears back if they are surronded by noise, since a dogs sense of hearing is far greater than our own.

Yes

Nope. Some breeds, like the GSD, have to grow into their paws... But you can never rely on the size then.

Probably the most common behaviour would be food aggressive bud also a good family pet. chow shepherds tend to be very friendly to kids but still gets a little aggressive. They are very friendly towards other people and animals so it really depends on the gender of the bred parents. If the mom was a Shepherd then it would be a little kinder then a chow but still a little aggressive. If the mom is a chow, it would most likely have the behaviour of a chow. but it would look a little more like a shepherd.

I actually owned a pure Chow and Loved her. She was Wonderful with Children. Chows were bred to protect, In China they were used to watch over Children. However they are loyal and Love their pack or family. Anyway, They tend to want to be Dominate However, if trained properly will be Great with other pets as well.

I now own two Shepherd/Chow mix Dogs. They are Both Beautiful. They are Great with Children, Cats and Other Dogs. The Shepherd in them makes them a bit more high strung then a Chow. They are very smart and Love to Play. A bit suspicious of New people, but never aggressive. They should show signs of interest in new items. They need a lot of attention and will become bored if left alone for to long. So should be in a home were there is always someone there. They also Love to go for walks and rides in the Car. Every Animal is different and they all have their own personality. A Chow/Shepherd Mix is a Great Family Pet and seems to be easy to train.

?? What about it ?? Get a book out on training them

A four week old puppy should be gradually weaning from his mothers milk. Encourage him to eat two sachets of puppy meat a day and maybe some dry kibble too if you want to add that.

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The wrinkles are normal and a German Shepherd sheds a lot. Brush him every day.

This depends on the size and age of the dog. First time mothers will have smaller litters, for German Shepherds, probably 7 to 9 puppies.

To do so would be a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering, and should result in criminal charges for animal cruelty being laid against the perpetrator.