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PINOY PET FINDER - BREED SPECIFIC - GERMAN SHEPHERD |
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| Breed Specific : German Shepherd |
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| GERMAN SHEPHERD |
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With smooth curves and powerful, well developed features, the German Shepherd Dog is like the
sports car of canines. The head is evenly proportioned, with no one feature standing out as
exaggerated or out of place. Ears are pointed and carried erect, eyes are dark and almond shaped,
with an alert and intelligent expression. The muzzle is strong, long and wedge shaped, and houses
a jaw that meets in a scissors bite. The long forequarters accentuate the chest and shoulders, and
give the dog a look of proud confidence. The body is well muscled and athletic, and the tail is bushy
and hangs in a slight curve. The dog has a medium length double coat, with the outer coat being dense
and somewhat harsh to the touch. The coat can be of most any color (other than white), and a dark saddle
is common. There is a white variation of the GSD known as the White German Shepherd Dog, but this breed
is only recognized by the UKC and FCI.
The German Shepherd Dog is a perfectionist, and tackles any task with unrelenting tenacity. This singleness
of purpose has made the breed an unequaled servant of man, but it also creates certain challenges that potential
owners should be aware of. GSDs are extremely loyal to and protective of their family. As such, proper
socialization and training of this breed is imperative, since it has both the means and the inclination
to attack those it sees as a threat to its people. German Shepherds are not particularly friendly toward
other dogs or strangers, but they usually get along with children and other pets. The breed is uniquely
intelligent and eager to learn and perform new tasks; give the dog a task to complete and it will love you for it.
The German Shepherd Dog needs regular physical and mental exercise. A vigorous run or challenging game is
ideal. Do not let your GSD become bored or inactive, as this is a sure way for aggressive and antisocial
tendencies to develop. Depending on length, the coat should be brushed once or twice a week to keep the
dog looking clean and handsome. The German Shepherd Dog can live outside, but it is much happier to live
inside with its family. Obedience training and socialization with other dogs must begin at a young age in
order to ensure that your German Shepherd will be friendly and well adjusted. Widespread inbreeding during
the early 20th century has created a variety of hereditary health conditions in the German Shepherd Dog,
though no condition is so serious as to make the breed pervasively unhealthy. These conditions include canine
hip and elbow dysplasia, hemangiosarcoma, cradiomyopathy, malignant neoplasms, cataracts, pannus, perianal fistulas,
gastric torsion, allergies, myelopathy and cauda equina.
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