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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If you’re not a big German Shepherd breed expert, you may think a German Shepherd is a German Shepherd. But there are actually three breed lines of German Shepherd.
In speaking of “German Shepherd” dogs, we’re talking about the black and tan, short-coated dogs with short coats and pointed ears, that are commonly used in the [...]

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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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German Shepherds are a very popular and much-loved breed of dog, and many people have questions about this breed before they make the decision to bring a German Shepherd home as a companion animal. These common questions and answers will help you decide whether the German Shepherd is the right pet for you.
Q: What health [...]

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If you have a German Shepherd, you know that they love food. And they’re not particularly picky. Like most dogs, they will eat what you give them, including whatever table scraps you throw in their bowls and whatever food you happen to buy. They’re not especially choosy about the dog food they’ll eat or the [...]

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