Description

The German Shepherd is faithful, strong and full of will. He has tremendous self-confidence and he is really fearless. He never withdraws from any test and learns comfortably and quickly all the instructions the instructor or his boss will tell him. It is a classical beauty breed, with a high degree of intelligence. He is a highly versatile, energetic, curious, strong and trustworthy. This breed displays a wonderful appearance and is extremely agile with great strength and endurance. The German Shepherd is fearless, bold and alert. He is committed and loyal to family members. Although he is familiar with the human presence he is very skeptical of the strangers. He is a very good companion and can be used as a guardian.

The German Shepherd must have intensive and extensive training from a very early age. It also requires persistent exercise. It can adapt to the life of the apartment but feels better when it is comfortable to wander in large, free spaces. When they see strangers they stare and examine them cautiously. As for other dogs in general, it will not be a problem nor cause any quarrels but surely you will have to be sure before making new friends. He likes kids very much and can play with them all day. It is the best guard and protects his space and the family with incredible efficiency. He still enjoys practicing and wants to be constantly active. The German Shepherds do not like sitting at all. So if you want a dog that does not have any particular requirements in this area, it would be best not to choose the dog.

History of the German Shepherd

At the end of the 19th century, in order to create a very capable working dog, breeders of selected German breeds of sheep and goats from central and southern Germany crossed these varieties with the Collie, a blood ancestor, and led to one of the most widely recognized and popular breeds in the world, the modern German Shepherd. During the First World War, the German Shepherd proved his worth, smelling the war gas, looking at it and helping to search and rescue. The archetype of the working dog, the German Shepherd is today the number one breed in the world, thanks to its beauty and adaptability. This breed has tremendous energy and stamina and is used as a guide for the blind.

Health and Care

As in several large breeds, the German Shepherd is prone to the hereditary disease of hip and elbow dysplasia. Still, common conditions are blood abnormalities, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, and skin allergies. His hair is stained all year round. It is good to comb every day, especially during the period of heavy hair loss, to reduce the intensity of the phenomenon as much as possible. In addition, keep in mind that the dog has a lot of itching during this period because of the dead bristles remaining in the body, and a meticulous hairstyle will certainly relieve it.