Dog of the Week: German Shepherd

August 15, 2022
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German Shepherds. They may seem like simple police dogs but are much more than that! In fact, they’re the Dog of the Week!

Origin

Germany is where the German Shepherd was originated. It’s right in the name!!

The German Shepherd was originated in Germany. Obviously. But German Shepherd is much more than a police dog. It is a big help in the family, and they are very intelligent. To know more, visit this link: The Origin of German Shepherd Dogs – PetHelpful.

Appearance

German Shepherds come in many different colors, like white, black and brown, and black!

A German Shepherd’s FUR COLOR is commonly just brown and black. But rarely, they come in pure white, or pure black!

German Shepherds EYE COLOR is blue when they’re born, but when they grow up, the possible colors are:

  • Light brown to dark brown
  • Yellow
  • Pale Gray
  • Shades of Blue

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Personality

You really don’t want to deal with an angry German Shepherd…

Despite being known for catching criminals and being aggressive, the German Shepherd does have a soft side. They are known to be brave, confident, and lovable. They can be trained to go through tight places, and not to bite. To train your German Shepherd to behave, visit this link: How to Train a German Shepherd to Not be Aggressive | Wag! (wagwalking.com).

German Shepherds are actually more loyal and obedient and can be protective of their owners. They can become great guard dogs, but that’s just going back to the aggressive side of them. They are also aloof, so beware.

Since they are protective of their owners, German Shepherds are almost always alert. That’s why they can easily chase off enemies, like robbers.

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Diet

German Shepherds can be trained to hunt, but if they are normal pets, they’ll prefer dog food instead!

Like all dogs, German Shepherds are omnivores. And there are things they shouldn’t eat. Like chocolate, grapes, and raisins. To know more, visit this website: 34 Human Foods German Shepherds Can Eat (For A Healthy Dog) – World of Dogz.

But just to get started, here are the top FIVE foods they shouldn’t eat:

  • Raisins
  • Grapes
  • Chocolate
  • Milk
  • Avocados

Last but not least:

Health Problems

German Shepherds may seem healthy, but they can commonly get sick!

German Shepherds have health problems, so here are the top ten health problems they can get:

  • Cancer
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Epilepsy
  • Diabetes
  • Hemophilia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Thyroid Issues
  • Nose Infection
  • Dental Health Problems

To learn more, here is one more link: 20 Potential Health Issues in German Shepherds + How to Prevent Them (germanshepherdcorner.com)


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