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German Shepherds

They are one of the smartest and most obedient breed of dogs. They were initially bred to herd sheep. Because of their intelligence they are also used in police and military forces around the world. Because of their loyalty, they are one of the best guard dogs for our homes.

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What words can you use to make your dogs attack?

Get, charge, go. Basically any word that designates the order of attacking. Keep in mind you have to train your dag to understand this word and what to do when spoken. Tip: train him/her in such a way that you have to say his/her name before the order. example: Angel, GET!

What is the domain of a German Sheperd?

In the case of many German Shepherds, its domain would be anything it is protecting or guarding. For some German Shepherds that is a home and family. For others, it could be patrolling an airport while sniffing out drugs and explosives.

Where is a German Shepherd's habitat?

Though they originated in Germany in 1899, they can now be found all over the world. The German Shepherd dog, like any purebred dog, is genetically engineered and therefore is not found naturally in the wild.

Because of their thick double coat, they do better in cooler climates but most like a cool shaded area but in hot weather according to Cesar Millan The Dog Whisperer who claimed that's where that specific breed always went and thrived in.

What vitamins do you give your 10 month old German shepherd?

It's not something they need, but get it from your vet if you really want them.

What does a german sheperd greyhound mix look like?

super cute but its to hard to explain. see link to photos below.

Mixed breeds do not produce puppies of any reliable appearance. Some will look more like German shepherds while others will have more of the greyhound characteristics. Probably the most desired puppies would be thinner and more streamlined than the German shepherd, with the high greyhound waist and elegant gait, along with the German Shepherd black-and-tan "saddle" color pattern and high intelligence.

Why do some German shepherds have short rear legs?

That;s only the curve in the show breeds, it's to make them look 'better' although the breed is generally made more prone to leg problems like this.

Is the breed German shepherd labrador mix popular?

Not really. Mixes aaren't popular due to unstable tempers and health problems.

Stick to pedigrees.

What does the hip ratio on an German Shepard dog mean?

Most of the time it means if a dog will have hip displaysia. There are test that you can get done called OFA and pinned hips. And the results some back in as Excellent, good, fair and poor those would be the rateings with Excellent being a dog that is less likely to have hip problems such as displaysia. So you wouldn't want to breed a dog that has fair hips to a dog that has fair hips as it is more likely the puppies will have hip problems. Hip problems are more common in large breeds because they have more weight on there hips. But all of this isn't usefull unless you plan on breeding elsewise none of it really matters.

What is the attack word for a German Shepherd?

There is no magic word that will put your dog into attack zone, like all dogs you have to train him to attack and you can use what ever word you want to make him attack but you MUST train him to attack when you say that word

Where were German shepherds found?

They weren't discovered.

German people wanted to create a dog which would guard sheep and be loyal and so they created the Shepherd from various dogs that Shepherded sheep and the German Shepherd we know today became the breed standard.

Who would win in a fight a pitbull or a German shepherd?

German Shepherds are not used in dog fighting because they maim other dogs due to their fighting style. They charge their opponent and go for the back of the neck and shake it to break the animals neck. If they do not make an immediate kill they release and retreat then charge again until they can finally kill the other dog. They are very smart tactical fighters. Pitbulls, on the other hand immediately go for the neck to try to "lock" their jaws around it until death. This is why Pitbulls are only fought against other Pitbulls since the fight can be decided once one dog has his jaws "locked" around the others. The fight is immediately broken up with a water hose and the dogs can fight again in the future. Past attempts have been made to use German Shepherds against Pitbulls with bad results for both sides. PitBulls eventually get their jaws "locked" on the Shepherds but only after the Shephered have mauled and maimed them for life and left them useless for any future fights. So the answer is neither wins. This is a general outcome but fights are unpredictable and anything could happen.

How much should you feed your 40kilo German sheperd?

They need 400g a day of complete dog food and its your choice whether you add meat or not but that amount should be split into two 200g portions morning and evening.

Why are German shepherds afraid of big objects?

In general they aren't, if there has been a bad experience with one they would be afraid.

This breed isn't naturally scared of 'big objects.'

Why do shepherds have a stick?

A CROOK, is what you are talking about. It has a hook on the end to get a sheep by the neck and 'herd' it where you want although it could also be a weapon against attacking animals, threatening your flock.

How much is a German sheperd and borrder collie mix?

Yes the German shepherd black lab is a good mix. The German shepherd black lab mix is known as the German Sheprador.

Is there such thing as a German Shepherd chiuahua?

If artificial Insemination was used, then yeah, most probably. They would get the semen of a Chihuahua male and impregnate the female Shepherd with it. Complications are most likely, however.

Were is the best place to get a German sheperd puppy?

If you get a dog get it from a reputable breeder.

Don't get a pet shop one because they are inbred a lot of the time.

What scientific order does a German shepherd belong to?

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Canidae

Genus: Canis

Species: lupis

This is true regardless of breed or mix.