Saturday, January 3, 2009

Choosing German Shepherd Puppy - How To Choose German Shepherd Dog

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“How to choose German shepherd dog” is one of the most common questions that I have been facing since years. Choosing German Shepherd Dog can be as easy as A B C for someone, who has been keeping, breeding and rearing the German Shepherd Dog breed for years now. I mean to say, experience is the key! While choosing German Shepherd puppy, you need to look for certain things that many people usually miss out, and the result can be a real nightmare!

Make no haste! Sit back at home, and look for a good German Shepherd Dog breeder. Now, who is a good breeder? How can you find him? All I can say is that a good German Shepherd Dog breeder is the one who doesn’t breed for money. Secondly, a good breeder breeds for quality and is known for the quality of puppies he breeds. Once you get a good German Shepherd Dog breeder, you need to look for the other criterion while choosing German Shepherd puppies. Remember, a breeder isn’t anyone who owns a female dog who has litter! A breeder is the one who has a grip in the science of breeding… rather the art of it. Get an insightful information on caring German Shepherd puppies

Temperament is something very important. This is the one most important thing that makes a puppy fit or unfit for your family. It’s only after a thorough evaluation of the litter as a whole that you can pick the right puppy. Don’t let the cute playful faces choose you. Most of the first-time dog owners make mistakes by letting the puppies choose them, instead of the reverse. Mentally good puppies are friendly, trusting and curious. They won’t stiff themselves when picked. They should approach you without hesitation, crawl into your lap and start chewing your fingers. A German Shepherd Dog with a sound temperament can make a sound companion.

See the parents of the litter. Evaluate the way they interact with each other when kept together. See how both of them interact with you as a stranger. Look the signs of the unwarranted aggression towards you. Remember adult German Shepherd Dogs have their own unique valor and should have the right degree of aggression. If they are over aggressive, it’s a bad sign altogether. Over aggression and Shyness are both behavioral faults, which are genetically transferred on to the litter.how to choose german shepherd dog, how to choose german shepherd puppy, choosing german shepherd puppy, good german shepherd puppy, perfect german shepherd puppy, how to choose german shepherd dog, how to choose german shepherd puppy, choosing german shepherd puppy, captani max von stephanitz

Structure and bones are next very important things to look for while choosing German Shepherd puppy. Notice your prospective puppy moving around carefully before paying for it. He should have the right German Shepherd topline, proper curve of stifle, and bones should be strong enough. The pics that I collected from the net, show the proper bones structure and pigmentation of a good German Shepherd puppy.

Puppy’s lineage is another vital thing to look for, although its hard to determine it unless you’re experienced in choosing German Shepherd Dogs. Remember a good litter is jus a result of a right combination of genes. If the breeder has good bloodlines, it doesn’t mean he will produce a goods litter, because the best female can produce the worst puppies, if not mated to the right kind of male. If you are not good at determining blood lines, you need to bank on an experienced person.

General Criterion like other health issues are to be considered before picking up the puppy. Make sure, the puppies do not have skin rashes, ears free from matter, and they are energetic. The eyes should be clear. Avoid the puppy that has a running eyes or ears.

See the movement, while choosing German Shepherd puppies. Movement of a healthy German Shepherd puppy should be effortless and the puppies should be playful. Avoid picking the one who stays away from other litter mates.

A German Shepherd Shepherd Dog Looks like this when stacked:


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44 comments :

Anonymous ,  April 8, 2009 at 5:25 PM  

looking for free german sheperd female pup who needs a extremely good life in fun loving family ,pet friendly home . lots of free living space to rome around on .murrysville,pa e-mail me at msdumpling@windstream.com .excited to here from you ! msdumpling

Anonymous ,  July 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM  

my german shepherd is 5 months and one of his ears still down. when is going to stand up?

Arings July 24, 2009 at 9:44 PM  

wait until he reaches 7 months... in some cases ear erection are a bit delayed. Give the worming shots properly... don't worry. Please check out the link anchored with my name in this comment. Thanks.

Lexi.M ,  August 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM  

Thank you so much i'v used all this advce when my boyfreind and mysealf went and got an adorable german sheperd puppy!!! Snickers (our puppy) is the perfect puppy, he is now eight months and we got him when he was six months old we love him.

Anonymous ,  September 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM  

Hello there...
I Have a German Shepherd Dog too!
He's name is Enzo.. He are 3 months. He is a very very nice puppy. I wanna stay with my pup's side!

Just wanna tell ye that!

//Anna Shirley

Arings September 16, 2009 at 1:46 PM  

Thanks Anna, for commenting.

God bless you and Enzo!

Love
Arings

Anonymous ,  October 5, 2009 at 11:03 AM  

HI there im jof from philippines. i got a german shepherd too. hes name is blinks, he's 3months old. his very playful and he listens to me. and also still his ears are down. is it okay to put him in the cage.?

German Shepherd Dog FAQ October 5, 2009 at 10:05 PM  

Hi Jof... Thanks for commenting in my blog. I am honored to give you the advice. Don't worry Jof, his ears may stand anytime between 7 months of age. Get him de-wormed properly. Sometimes heavy infestation of internal parasite affects the ear erection.

And to be very frank, I don't prefer caging him. Keep him in a vacant room if possible. Let him grow properly.

Please visit your vet for right kind of vitamins, calcium and mineral supplement. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential.

Thank you

Unknown October 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM  

Hi I just inherited 2 4 month old gsd's named Drako and Rocko. I know they are teething and they have been dewormed. Should I wait a while longer to tape the ears? I was thinking of taping the ears this week.

Aringsburg October 7, 2009 at 12:56 AM  

Leigh... Thank you for commenting. I am really honored to suggest you on this. If Drako and Rocko are only 4 months old, you have lot of time in your hand for their ears to stand. Don't tape them. They will stand normally. Just don't touch the ears till they are 8-9 months old. Remember the cartilages are too soft. Give them right kind and right dose of Calcification, Vit D3, and required minerals.

Lots of love to your babies! God Bless!

Anonymous ,  January 31, 2010 at 10:33 PM  

Do you have any recommendations for good breeders in canada? Im looking for a female pup that will be a companion. my email is ceruleansins@hotmail.com amd my name is Jamie. Thanks

Anonymous ,  March 10, 2010 at 1:50 PM  

i just got a german shephered puppy and he is 9 weeks old and he is already:
potty trained
can sit
can laydown
can stay
and when walking with him he is always healing at your side.
when we when on a walk there was a bird that caught his attention but as soon as i said his name only once, he continued without a question to walk right by my side.

we have only had him for a week and everyday i have been working with him but is it just normal for these dogs to be this smart?

He learned each tricks in like one 20min sesion with me. now he will never forget them.

is it normal for him to be so advanced at such a young age and learning so fast?

Anonymous ,  March 10, 2010 at 1:53 PM  

also is it weird that one ear is already standing strait up and the other one is a little floppy?
i thought that they were supposed to stand up latter. 6 weeks seems so young.

Unknown March 22, 2010 at 1:06 PM  

My German Shepherd pup of 4 months looks liike the pup you have featured here. Why does it look different than the adult GSD in your second picture? Also she has learned all the tricks with me one on one but when others (dogs or people) are around she refuses to listen. Over aggressive with other dogs as well.

steven May 6, 2010 at 3:37 AM  

my pup hates her dog food!!wat shud i giv her instead?? please help my baby :(

arings May 6, 2010 at 3:54 AM  

@ Steven...

Hey buddy, don't worry.

Many puppies, I have seen loath to eat commercial dog food. Your pup is of no exception... that's good news, because she's giving u a chance to cook for her with love. Give her green. Cooking is not a big deal... not a rocket science - u know. Just take some rice, veggies, meat, a few drops of white oil, turmeric, and boil things all together, and the food will be ready. You will love to find her growing bigger, healthier and stronger day by day. Just consult your vet for additional vitamins, minerals and calcium
thanx

Anonymous ,  August 28, 2010 at 5:26 AM  

To the owner of the 9 week old pup (at the time) who could do all those nice things, that's great! Our 9 week old girl GSD can sit, stay, and if you say, "nice" will take treats from you without being grabby. Wish she could walk properly, but it will come in time. Training a pup is fun work at least.

sto7rm September 13, 2010 at 1:12 PM  

hey i just got what the pound thinks is a german shepherd but everyone says she doesnt look like one. how do i know if she is? she is about 11 wks old and weighs 15 pounds. plz let me kno. she listens very well i have only had her for 3 days. she can sit stay come shake... and she is house broken! i love her no matter what she is i was just wondering if there are any distinct features she should have to be a gsd. thank you

about german shepherd dog September 13, 2010 at 11:12 PM  

@ storm...

Congratulations for the new adddition to your family. Pure breed german shepherd dog has to have certain typical traits, which you can find here...
http://www.aboutgermanshepherddog.com/page.php?page_id=4

Also get an insight about...
Purely Psychological traits,
psychological traits - physiologically based, psychological Traits - Genetically instilled
■Purely genetic traits in German Shepherd Dogs

Anonymous ,  November 10, 2010 at 6:16 AM  

i have a 11 month old GS his name is chevy i got him in march i was suprised at how fast he learnt to sit shake hands wait for his food lay down an toilet trained all in about a month an a half german shepherds are really the best dogs and are so smart just gotta teach him not to jump the fence, cant wait to get another puppy next year :D

nick

Anonymous ,  November 10, 2010 at 6:25 AM  

oh and something i ask everyone but no one can give me an answer, hope u can tell me, chevy is pure breed shepherd when will he reach his full size
if anyone can help
wax_on_wax_off@live.com.au
cheers nick

Anonymous ,  November 24, 2010 at 12:09 AM  

my name is Charles and i have dog named wags who is very aggressive at all times even towards me. is that normal?

Aringsburg November 24, 2010 at 9:10 PM  

@ Charles...

Overly aggressive behavior is not desirable trait in GSD. Its not normal.

I would suggest you to consult a behaviorist or a professional trainer. Put your dog to training session and good deal of exercise. He may also need certain other therapies which your trainer may suggest you after seeing the dog. Sometimes over agression is a result of unplanned breeding... I cannot tell you much without seeing your dog. But all I can say is that over aggression is not a normal thing.

Get to know more about German Shepherd Dog at http://www.aboutgermanshepherddog.com/

Thanks

Morehead's Connections Consulting December 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM  

Hello, Ran across your blog about choosing a GSD. My family owned a GSD when I was a child since he was such a good guardian and family dog, I thought I'd get one for my pre-teen boys.

I find your information very informative. Do you have a recommendation for breeders in the Houston, Texas or surrounding areas?

Anonymous ,  December 30, 2010 at 7:22 AM  

I have a 6 month old GS, she was 14 weeks when we got her. I was not able to see the parents and not sure if she is pure since she was dropped off at humane shelter in my area. I named her Athena, she very friendly but a little shy with new people for about 5 to 10 minutes, then is fine. I don't know if that is normal. Other then that very smart and very gentle with my two year old.
AMB

Aringsburg December 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM  

@ Anonymous....

This is normal. She has lost trust in human. you can regain her confidence... take lot of care, give her love, make her feel secured.

Please check out my posts...
http://aringsburgkennel.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-help-battered-german-shepherd.html

Aringsburg December 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM  

@ Anonymous....

This is normal. She has lost trust in human. you can regain her confidence... take lot of care, give her love, make her feel secured.

Please check out my posts...
http://aringsburgkennel.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-help-battered-german-shepherd.html

Lobat February 5, 2011 at 11:27 AM  

hey Arning. This is my first time having to take care a pup.
His name is Mr.Gru, a german shepherd mixed belgian malinois 5 weeks old, and i was wondering how can i train him to pee in a newspaper or in the comfort room, he stays in my room and avoids newspaper and eliminate on my wooden floor. and he doesn't respond when i call him his name. having a hard time. i've been umm like 16hrs/7 with him. really like to see him well-behaved. we live in the province area. pretty much there are no trainer here nor breeders for that matter. only vets.he is always whining whimpering in the middle of the night it keeps me awake.. geesh. but though he is really a pain in the neck i still love him.. wish you could help me thanks..

Aringsburg February 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM  

I will surely try to help you. yelling doesn't work. Take him out to the desired place after every meal. release him occassionally in that place and make him stay there until he urinates. It is normal for him to whimper at this age... get in touch with me at aringsburg@gmail.com

Unknown March 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM  

I just got a 5 month old male German Shepherd named Kodiac (Kodi). He snores a lot and I am wondering if it is allergies or sinus issues. Is this something I should be concerned about or consult the Vet about or is it normal? Sometimes when he is asleep he breathes very heavily almost like a panting, is this normal? How much should I be feeding him per day, he weighs 35 pounds at 5 months? I bought an anti-pull sholder harness for him that has worked amazingly to keep him right at my side on walks, it seems to be much easier on him and me both. At what age? or is it even necessary to have his dewclaws removed. At what age will he lose his baby teeth? Will he get darker or lighter in color as he gets older? Thank you -Jeff-

Aringsburg March 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM  

@ Jeff...
Heavy snoring is not normal. But it is is also important to check out the other conditions. Is the chest clear of mucous? An experienced vet can only check if he has any growth in the breathing tract. You need to see a vet ASAP. I am pessimistic about it. 90% chances are there that the puppy is ok.Heavy breathing is normal. I cannot comment of the quantity of food without seeing the baby. At 4 months he should have normally started dropping his milk teeth. you can find some GSD questions and answers at http://www.aboutgermanshepherddog.com/page.php?page_id=31 (my website on the breed). Currently its down for the change of server. It will be back shortly - please check back again when you are free.

rahel ,  April 1, 2011 at 3:12 AM  

my german shep pup looks like the pup picture she is 7 weeks old...she is sweet likes licking nibbling my finger and sleeping on my lap..she misses me and cries when i am not around..the only problem is that at times she becomes stuborn and does not listen to me specially during potty training even though im sweet to her...she is also moody at times and disobedient she does not respond when i try and call her at times...while when she is in a good mood she responds and licks all over...how should i go about training her...at time i loose my patience and then she sits quietly when i yell at her..her energy level is very high and she is very jumpy and play ful..plz help

GSD April 1, 2011 at 5:18 AM  

@ Rahel...
what do u want me to help you out with? are u tried of her high level energy? Well, that's desired.

Unresponsiveness? That is also expected, but not desired. Train her by a professional trainer. Yelling doesn't work! With yelling you are going to end up with all shit - believe me.

Read out...
http://aringsburgkennel.blogspot.com/search/label/Character%20Traits%20in%20German%20Shepherd%20Dogs
And
http://www.aboutgermanshepherddog.com/page.php?page_id=97 and all pages under this section.

I would expect you to become a good GSD owner

Bo April 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM  

Hi! I have the pick of the litter and I am stuck between two males. One is very playful and one is quite shy. I know everyone says to stay away from the shy ones, but I've played with both parents and they have the best temperaments I've ever seen with GSDs. I also grew up with GSDs, but this is my first time getting one on my own. Also the 2nd time I went to look at litter, the shy puppy had the runs (it was the only one in the litter and might just be having sensitivity to too rich dog food as they are just being weaned) should this bother me? I want to see them one final time before making my mind up. Should I forget about him or do you believe all dogs are able to be properly socially integrated? As it is I have one or 2 friends not comfortable with dogs and don't necessarily want a dog that will be an awkward adult to socialise with. Breeder is a UK Kennel Club accredited breeder and is full of information.

Aringsburg April 24, 2011 at 9:43 PM  

@ bo... its not always wise to surface judge the puppies and conclude that one of the puppies is shy. judge if it has any health prob. Any kinda discomfort may compromise a puppy's playfulness. Also judge them together and judge each of them separately. Judge them with a technical eye. less playfulness doesn't always means shyness.

Anonymous ,  August 18, 2011 at 7:17 AM  

Aug,18th 2011
Hello me and my family of 3 lil kids ages 5,4,2 just got a GS puppy, who's name is Angel and is 8 months old, we love her already she tends to play bite me only the female owner sometime our lil son who is 4, when she gets over excited or the kids and i run from her or get her all excited is this good as long as I tell her to stop she does listen and calm down but i'm jsut wondering is it healthy or will she grow out of it? She also don't have a black muzzle she has only a Black marking above her eyes does this mean she is not a pure breed shepard? thanks Bean & bear

Anonymous ,  November 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM  

I heard that overall, german shepherd breeders were breeding the backlegs shortoer so there is more of an incline in the back. aparantly this is supposed to look appealing to people. I also heard it creates back problems for the dog and hinder's their running performance. Is any of this true? I was told that if I want a classic shepherd, i should look for the type bred for police work, because those dogs don't get screwed with in the breeding. any truth?

about german shepherds November 13, 2011 at 8:22 PM  

Hello... you have been told almost perfectly. You should look for the type bred for police work or rescue work. GSD is a working breed. The creator of the breed Mr. Stephanitz said "Utility is the true criterion of the beauty." I bet... most show type GSD that are bred mainly for look will not be able to work under stress.

ananda December 16, 2011 at 1:48 AM  

hey i have a female german shephard around 7 months.my dog doesnt bark 2 the people.what should i do for that 2 make my doggy aggressive.

Anonymous ,  June 20, 2012 at 6:12 AM  

Hi I also have a German Shepard she is 5 yrs she is the best dog ever she is awsom with my kids and very over protectiv of them, some times too over protective, when the baby wakes IP she is the first to go to her. we got really lucky with her

Anonymous ,  March 4, 2013 at 11:36 AM  

Hi,
I'm trying to get a german shepherd puppy but I'm not sure here to get it from> I live in Kentucky. And what age is the best to breed, purchase?

R.M. ,  September 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM  

Hey. I just got a German Shepherd puppy. In two days, she will be four months old. Recently, I tried introducing her to an older male dog of a different breed. They're around the same height, but she did the submissive urination and coward behind me, whining loudly. (That dog, then, proceeded to follow my pup's scent back to my yard and marked it as his territory, refusing to return to his owner. I only noticed this after returning back home from our walk. The dog was still there, marking.) When a person crosses her path, it's totally the opposite. She will actually whine if they do not approach her and give her attention. This is my first German Shepherd puppy, so I am unsure if this is a temperament fault or not. I think I should probably socialize her more, right? I don't think she has ever been around any other dogs besides her parents and littermates.

Anonymous ,  October 14, 2013 at 6:31 AM  

The new guy in my life is wonderful. He pottied trained easily. Gets along well with my geriatric malamute, is telaxed and friendly when meeting people and is very smart. I am gaving one issue though. He wants to chew my hands and feet with his razor sharp baby teeth. He is chewing me to pieces!my trainer says he needs more rest. I am giving that. Any other suggestions?

Pwede Na June 20, 2015 at 6:25 AM  

I'm retiring soon and will move to a large property in Puerto Galera, Mindoro. I'm thinking of getting a German Shepherd. As a dog bred in Europe, I'm wondering how they handle the tropical heat of the Philippines. Any answers?

best,

-Donald

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