Potty training, or housebreaking, your German Shepherd puppy will be much easier than you might expect. German Shepherds are very smart, and they’re not as stubborn as some smart breeds, so they’re easy to train.
Your pup may have a few “issues” at first, but this is only because he’s a puppy, and puppies have accidents [...]

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If you have or are considering having a German Shepherd puppy or dog, you are probably aware that this breed can have a tendency to hip problems. In fact, if you got your pup from a breeder, you probably got some information about hip problems in the pup’s lineage. Even if your pup has a [...]

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If you enjoy cooking, and want to make healthful, flavorful food for your German Shepherd, you’re both in luck. Your best friend will love having home-cooked food, and you’ll enjoy having someone who loves your cooking so much.
One of the best ways to create a great meal for your German Shepherd is to cook, in [...]

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If you’re looking for a German Shepherd puppy, you should give some thought to how and where you’re going to get your pup. First, do you really need a purebred dog? There is nothing wrong with buying a purebred pup, and if you’re planning to show or breed, you’ll definitely need a registered purebred puppy.
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If you’re planning on bringing a new dog into your family, either through purchasing a full-breed puppy or adopting a puppy or dog from a rescue, a German Shepherd might be exactly what you’re looking for. Shepherds are smart, active, well-tempered, enthusiastic, great-looking and generally very good with children and pets. They’re also easily [...]

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German Shepherds are one of the best companion dog breeds, and they’re both smart and eager to please, so training your Shepherd will be a great experience for both of you. Because German Shepherds are working dogs by nature, they are eager to have a task, and you can easily teach them not only basic [...]

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Congratulations on your new puppy. German Shepherds are smart, lively, and eager to please, so you will have a great time training and raising your pup, and he will be a great companion dog both as a young puppy and later as an older dog. Shepherds are great pets, and you will really enjoy your [...]

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You probably know German Shepherds as pets, guide and assistance dogs, police dogs and military dogs. You recognize these noble-looking, handsome black and tan dogs anywhere, and think of them as one of the more well-known and popular breeds of dogs. But you may not know much about the history of the breed.
German Shepherds are [...]

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If you’re considering buying a German Shepherd puppy, have you thought about contacting a German Shepherd rescue organization? Whether you’re determined to find a puppy, or willing to consider an older juvenile or adult dog who really needs a home, a rescue can be the perfect place to find a great dog.
Sometimes, people who own [...]

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If you have, or are thinking about getting, a German Shepherd, you know they are excellent companion dogs. They’re smart, loyal, fun-loving, eager to please, trainable and obedient. There is hardly a better breed for a companion animal. However, German Shepherds have some health risks; all animals do, of course, but understanding the health issues [...]

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