"German Shepherd Puppy Training and German Shepherd Dog Info"

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When people mention about Police Dog, the first thought in your mind must be German Shepherd.

German Shepherd Dog Breed has been used frequently in police and military because of their intelligence, confidence and courage. They are good guard dogs too because of their strong protective instinct.

Together with Rottweiler and Golden Retriever, Germans are good working dogs that have been helping people in many areas. This breed is fearless and has strong muscular body. They are nature born athlete dogs, so you have to give your Golden Retriever puppy training and he will definitely appreciate you for that.

Other than that, they are loyal family dogs too. They are able to bond with children if you train properly.

In order to keep your German fit, you need to exercise him regularly. 45 minutes of daily walking is recommended. This dog sheds seasonally, so you will find out that it will lose more hair in certain times of the year.

"German Shepherd Dog Breed Information"

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the big dog breeds breeds that originated in Germany. It is a new breed of dog which origins date to 1899. It is part of the herding Group. Because of their strength, intelligence and abilities of succeeding in obedience training, they are often employed in police and military roles. This breed also one of the most registered of all the dog breeds. It has other names like Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund, GSD or even Police Dog.

History and Origins
During 1800s, people in Europe tried to standardize the breeds of dog. Some people believed that dog should be bred solely for working purposes, while others believed dogs also should be bred for appearance. There was one person name Max Von Stephanitz believed strongly that dogs should be bred for working. After attending a dog show and he saw a dog named Hektor Linksrhein and he was pleased with the strength of the dog and purchased it immediately and it was the first German Shepherd Dog. Von Stephanitz was credited to be the creator of GSD.

Group
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognize German Shepherd, together with Border Collie, under Herding Group and The Kennel Club (UK) recognize it under the Sporting Group.

Living Condition
Germans are doing best if there is a yard in your house. They are doing fine too in an apartment or a condominium, if you give them enough daily exercise and also house training.

Exercise
Germans live outdoor activities. They love to run, walk and play with tennis balls. If you do not want your GSD develops any bad behavior, you will need to bring him outside for at least 45 minutes exercise to drain his energy.

Walking or running should be the main exercise for any dogs. If you give your German Shepherd puppy training after exercise, you might find out that your dog will learn better that way.

Shedding
Germans shed heavily in season. So, don't be surprise when you find out your dog has lost a lot of hair sometime in a year. If you want to be cautious, you might want to check with your vet to make sure that it is not due to skin problems.

"German Shepherd Physical Appearance, Characteristics, Temperaments and Average Life Span"

General Appearance
German Shepherd has a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle and a black nose. The jaws are wrong and the eyes are medium-sized. The ears are large and stand erect, open at the front and parallel but often pulled back during movement. It has a long neck, which is raised when excited and lowered when moving at a fast pace. The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock. It has lively, intelligent and self-assured look.

Coat and Color
German Shepherd has variety of colors and the most common of which are tan/black and red/black varieties. Rarer variations include sable, all-black, all-white, liver and blue varieties. It has double coat and is medium and long.

Size
Height: 22.0 - 26.0 inches (55.0 - 65.0 cm)
Weight: 77.0 - 85.0 pounds (34.9 - 38.5 kg)

Average Life Span
7 - 10 years

Average Litter size
5 - 10 puppies

Characteristics/Temperaments and Energy level
German Shepherd Dogs are highly active dogs, and described in breed standards as self-assured. They have the willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose. Shepherds have a loyal nature and bond well with people they know.

If not socialize correctly, they can become over-protective of their family and territory. This is the time when German Shepherd puppy training should be conducted.

They are highly obedient and not easily get distracted.

Picture of 2 Cute German Shepherd Puppies.

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