This category contains general information about the German Shepherd, from breed history to characteristics.
I’m pretty sure the first thing that comes to your mind whenever you hear the term “K-9 Unit” are German Shepherds. That’s not surprising as these dogs have become the famous police force’s renowned reliable partners over the years. And, yes, the younger me fell in love with them after watching several crime films featuring their talented …
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I’ve had a few German Shepherds now, and all of them have had these moles right around their cheeks. Now I know I’m not the only one, but I’ve always been curious as to what those were, and why German Shepherds had them. So, I looked it up. Why Do German Shepherds Have Moles? Turns …
Do German Shepherds drink a lot of water? Yes, German Shepherds do drink a lot of water, especially when compared to smaller or sedentary breeds. On average, they drink around 62 to 88 ounces or 1.8 to 2.6 liters of water daily to stay hydrated. Why Do German Shepherds Drink A Lot Of Water? Water …
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Even though they weren’t bred to hunt, German Shepherds, particularly those that haven’t been trained and socialized, generally succumb to predatory instincts that lead them to chase down, corner, and kill rats. This behavior unfortunately, puts them at risk for a number of diseases that rats carry. Some of which are fatal and even transmissible …
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German Shepherd poop frequency varies and generally lessens as they age. Puppies for instance, may poop up to five times a day whereas adults may only do so once or twice. This however, may also change depending on a dog’s dietary habits and the health of its bowel movement. In this article we’ll further discuss …
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Yes, German Shepherds do drool. But they’re by no means heavy droolers like Bulldogs or other notorious drooling breeds. In fact, excessive drooling in German Shepherds may indicate health issues that need to get checked out. In this article, I’ll share the different normal and abnormal reasons why German Shepherds drool as well as what …
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Watching your German Shepherd twirl around and chase its tail can be quite hilarious. But not when it does it too much. In fact, too much tail chasing may indicate that there’s something wrong with your dog. In this article we look deeper into the reasons why German Shepherds chase their tails and what you …
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Bloat, otherwise known as Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening condition commonly found in large, deep-chested dogs. Given that German Shepherds fit those characteristics, are they prone to this problem? Are German Shepherds Prone To Bloat? Unfortunately, German Shepherds are indeed prone to bloat. As deep-chested chested dogs, they have a higher-than …
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When I was younger, I noticed my grandfather’s dog eating grass. I didn’t understand why, so I asked him why his dog was doing that. Well, he told me that grass helped with the dog’s digestion, and I simply took his word for it. For the longest time I held on to that knowledge. And …
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As a German Shepherd owner, you may have already wondered about how long you’ll have your dog for. After all, while it’d be great to have them forever, it’s just not possible. And so, we need to know what to expect so we can better prepare ourselves for the inevitable. In this article, I’ll talk …
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