QUESTION: at what age do german shepherd dogs stop going into season?
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 8:56:14 PM
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As soon as they are spayed. Dogs to not get menopause like humans.
minigroundhounds - 1/31/2012 12:49:57 PM
QUESTION: I have a puppy, german shepherd, nearly of 35 days old. I am confused whether the puppy is of pure bred..how can I identify that my puppy is of pure bred..???
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 3:31:30 AM
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QUESTION: why does my sable german shepherd age 3 still have a pinkish nose
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 3:27:22 PM
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QUESTION: We want a dog which has a friendly nature with a family, he must have intelligence and be sharp minded and a quick observer? Is the German Shepherd the right breed for us?
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 7:35:57 AM
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Yes it is. Had a great german shepherd. Passed away this morning. He was given to me when he was a puppy. I never got shots on him. Thought was not necessary but this morning when I took him to the vet and they told me he had Parvo and it was too late and that i had to had giving him shots when a puppy. I would of prevented him getting sick on me. But I loved that dog. His name was Max. Great dog watch. Im going to really miss him. I will never do that again in not taking care of my dogs when they take care of me. I really regret not getting him vaccinated.
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 4:32:04 PM
QUESTION: I was wondering I have a two year old German Shepherd and she doesn't like to listen to me unless I say or have a cookie. I think I know the answer, but I thought I'd ask.
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 11:55:10 AM
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Just tell your German Shepherd she can't have a cookie if she does not come to you
Anonymous - 1/26/2012 2:57:43 PM
QUESTION: i have a 7 month old german shepherd she is my first. i am wondering when the right time to get her spayed? my vet says any time after 6 months the trainer says to wait till she is a year or older because if i get her spayed before that it will stop her from growing to her full size? PLEASE can anyone give me any ideas. we are not going to breed her.
Anonymous - 1/19/2012 9:56:59 AM
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At 7 months old she is nearly the full size in bone that she will be as an adult. Its not true that spaying her will some how stunt her growth. I have been breeding GSDs for over 12 years, and those that get spayed and neutered usually get BIGGER than those that stay intact. The body sends hormones for breeding, and that stops the growth in intact dogs. Anytime after 6 months is a good time to spay/neuter your dog.
minigroundhounds - 1/31/2012 12:53:10 PM
Based on my breeder, of Long Coat Old World Style GSD, to ensure you get the right height and weight she shouldn't be done until 18 months. You may want to consider having her tubes tied instead, if you want to do this early. She will still go into her heats if you opt for tube tying but you do not have to worry about extensive surgery.
Anonymous - 1/23/2012 2:27:01 PM
QUESTION: My husband and I have just gotten a 6 mo old german shepherd puppy..its only him and I..how do I introduce her to my family and how will she respond to my grandkids?
Anonymous - 1/14/2012 11:23:13 AM
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Obedience class. Socialize your german shepherd in a safe public setting so they are not aloof(meaning they will become guard dogs and bark at everyone that is not of your home. Love em leash em. Pick up your dogs poo, you are also responsible now to educate them. Do it and you will have a good experience. Dont hit your dog this will make them gun shy, use treats, praise, or walk away. They are one of the smartest breeds and just want to please their master. You need to take your dog around people. They will run all day around my house creating a road or trail. They instinctualy protect the tribe and need exercise daily. Are you ready for that? They need room to run free.
Anonymous - 1/23/2012 7:38:34 AM
QUESTION: How fast can a german shepherd run?
Anonymous - 1/13/2012 2:22:06 PM
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We had an 11 year old Male purebred german shepherd who passed away 1 year ago. When he was 2-3 years old, he could run almost 35 miles an hour. He would chase my son on his dirt bike.
Anonymous - 1/16/2012 4:46:55 PM
QUESTION: I am looking at getting my husband a german shepherd puppy for his birthday. My husband will be able to give it plenty of love and attention. I am concerned though about the hip problems that this breed has....any guarantee that comes with the puppy that it won't have hip problems.......
Anonymous - 1/7/2012 8:07:43 PM
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Genetics is like rolling the dice, but you are putting luck on your side by buying from a german shepherd breeder that has knowledge of hip rating, can explain to you about the last 5 generations of dogs ( they should all have hip ratings either from Germany or America OFA/Penn Hip). Some breeders guarantee their dogs for 1 year, this is not enough to prove growing hips won't be dysplastic. Go with a breeder that is confident in there hips, and guarantee's for over 2 years. Good luck.
minigroundhounds - 1/10/2012 5:48:19 PM
QUESTION: I am thinking of adding a GSD pupp to my family. I have a 4 year old English Bulldog. I am wondering if they will get along?
Anonymous - 1/7/2012 12:46:07 PM
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As long as one is dominate, they will get along fine. I dont recommend both dogs being intact. Meaning one or both dogs need to get fixed. You being the alpha in the pack will need to show them how they can treat each other and what place they are in the pack.
Anonymous - 1/26/2012 3:48:38 PM
If the GSD is a male and the English Bulldog is a male they would bother and hurt each other also if both of them are females if one is a male and one is a female they wont
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 12:16:00 PM
QUESTION: I am thinking of adding a GSD pupp to my family. I have a 4 year old English Bulldog. I am wondering if they will get along?
Anonymous - 1/7/2012 12:46:07 PM
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Two very strong breeds you had better be a good and patient dog trainer.
Anonymous - 1/10/2012 9:27:24 PM
German Shepherds can be strong natured, look for a puppy in a litter that is more even tempered ( not too aggressive and not scared). You don't want him to grow up and bully the smaller dog, so picking a temperament that is willing to be some what submissive to the smaller dog is important. The GSD will still be protective of your family, just not as fast to be dominate.
minigroundhounds - 1/10/2012 5:52:39 PM
QUESTION: i have a GSD mixed with a collie, what can i expect from the breed?
Anonymous - 1/7/2012 10:31:06 AM
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QUESTION: When does a puppy german shepherds start getting his color
Anonymous - 1/6/2012 10:56:30 PM
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between 5-7 months of age
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 9:38:30 AM
QUESTION: what if your German shepherd's ears dont stand up ? what does that mean ?
Anonymous - 1/6/2012 8:09:41 PM
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With my GSD one ear was up and the other was not. We found out because his puppy bottom K9's did not fall out this was the problem. We had them extracted (vet said they were in there good). Within a week or so the other ear started to stand up. When loosing teeth the ears most likely will not stand until this process is completed.
Anonymous - 1/23/2012 2:40:13 PM
How old is your german shepherd? Both of my dogs ears did not stand up until she was about 1.
Anonymous - 1/10/2012 9:10:58 PM
If your german shepherd's ears never stand up it could mean that he has not been fed the best nutrition, or it could be from injury, or he could just be suffering from a line of dogs that have floppy ears. You can only grow a puppy once, so its important to feed the best that you can afford. $25-$30 for 40 lb can buy you very good quality food from Costco ( Kirkland, Nutra Nuggets). Good luck with your dog.
minigroundhounds - 1/10/2012 5:50:35 PM
QUESTION: I have two german shepherds: one male who is 12 weeks the other is female and shes 1 year. Can I breed them? I didn't know if they were close and were always together if they would breed?
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 6:11:05 PM
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If they breed, when the female gives birth the small puppies would not be so strong
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 12:06:32 PM
I have a friend that has GSD's and they were raised together..when it came time to breed the female would not let the male..come to find out she was the Alpha part of the two..so another male was needed for breeding...it just greatly depends on your two dogs
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 9:53:10 AM
I am certain that when nature calls, they will mate together. The problem lies with you being responsible about the care of the mother dog, and if the puppies that you produce will be healthy or not.
minigroundhounds - 1/10/2012 5:54:33 PM
QUESTION: i have a siberian gsd and he is a alpha dog my sister and i have tried to train him in everyway we are at the point where we are giving up and not taking him out for walks much. he weighs about 110 pd. what can we do. help
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:30:21 PM
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If he hasn't been neutered, now would be a good time. Have your sister hand feed him his meals, its best if you don't leave the food down when you have a dominate dog as they feel that they win every time you leave the food. Control him with a pinch collar, use youtube to view some basic obedience training techniques. Go to a park, go in a square and make him heal, sit, and give him a treat every other time. Good luck.
minigroundhounds - 1/5/2012 12:46:59 AM
QUESTION: How long does a female German Shepherd stay in heat? How long do they carry their young?
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 8:16:37 AM
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almost 60 days and when she is giving birth to the puppies it takes almost 8 hours
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 12:07:36 PM
64 days from a matting, it can give or take a week depending on where she is in her cycle.
minigroundhounds - 1/4/2012 6:34:43 PM
QUESTION: What happens when you get bit by feeding your German Shepherd a treat??? Do you just get bitten??
Anonymous - 1/3/2012 3:09:34 PM
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From the puppy beginner course I have taken. We were taught to put the treat in our hand and close our hands (make a fist) if the dog is not gentle trying to get to the treat. It teached the dog patience.
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 7:02:15 AM
I have 2 rescued dogs, the mother was a shepherd and as far as I can tell the dad was a rottweiler. They are about 18 months old. I had to train them to be soft mouthed. I also watch dog whisperer. I make them sit and wait. when they were younger I would put my hand in their mouth closed so they had to be gental or they did not get anything. I do use a strong calm voice. Good Luck
Anonymous - 1/10/2012 9:25:04 PM
I disagree I have spent a lot of time training my German Shepherd and if they are taking their treats too aggressively you need to set boundaries. Mine responds well to a stern voice when he does wrong and praising him when he does good. They are eager to learn and please their owners. And require a lot of time and attention.
Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:09:09 AM
If you're getting bit when you give your German Shepherd a treat, try placing it in the palm of your hand with your fingers flat, so that your dog doesn't accidentally bite you. If you do get bit, then no, nothing special happens.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:54:45 AM
QUESTION: I have a female mix German Shepherd she is 18 months. A friend of mine deploying to Afghanistan has a male GS about the same age, he is now staying with us indefinitely. Our female is very jealous and aggressive towards him. Any advice?
Anonymous - 1/3/2012 2:16:46 PM
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QUESTION: I have a German Shepherd, Blue heeler and eskimo mix
I wanted to know how big will he get in size
I forgot to ask breeder...
I wanted a german shep not a little dog
but still like my dog
Just wanted to know prefer big dog
Anonymous - 1/3/2012 11:26:45 AM
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Sounds like you're going to have a big dog! Eskimos are pretty small, but since both German Shepherds and Blue Heelers are quite large, it's most likely that your dog will end up pretty big.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:55:42 AM
QUESTION: My German Shepherds are 6 months old and they get happily exited very easily and start to nip and jump, Im working on teaching them not to, but I was wondering if spaying / neutering them will help reduce this behavior and help them calm down???Thank You!
Anonymous - 1/2/2012 7:04:22 PM
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Yes, spaying and neutering will help a lot! Not only does it improve your dog's behavior, it can also prevent certain kinds of health problems.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:56:31 AM
QUESTION: Can german shepherds handle NJ cold weather? I want one but it would have to live outside the house
Anonymous - 1/1/2012 4:21:04 PM
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Anonymous - 1/26/2012 12:45:19 PM
Make sure your german shepherds have shelter, warm blankets in garage. But they should live in the home with you. So many people get dogs and dont have a clue or take a few days to read a book about the breed.
Anonymous - 1/23/2012 8:44:43 AM
German Shepherds are of the double coat breeds. The top coat is a course longish hair and the inner coat is a light soft "fur-like" hair. They're very adaptive and do very well in below average temps. As long as you have a clean and dry place for them to lay on a thick rug or carpet (not bare concrete). Remember also, to make their dog-house JUST big enough to accomodate one of them with no room for more. They prefer confined areas both for protection and the smaller space is easier to warm with their body heat.
Anonymous - 1/17/2012 1:59:48 PM
Well im almost going to be a first time dog owner IF I can get a dog any other suggestions? I have a big back yard and im very active and plan to keep my dog as muscular as possible lol but I need to do a lot of homework if I can convince my parents to help me get one so can anyone give me and advice please.
ocean0 - 1/6/2012 2:34:15 AM
While German Shepherds can handle cold weather (they have thick coats, after all), because they become very attached to their families I don't recommend you purchase one if you want to keep him/her outside. Maybe look into Great Pyrenees dogs - they have thick coats and are more suited to living outside.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:58:17 AM
QUESTION: I have a german shepherd long coat female, in season now, that I would like to breed with another long coat, male. If interested please contact me by email. Sound temperment males only.
Anonymous - 12/29/2011 2:50:44 PM
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i have a long coat male german shepherd that is black and tan, what is sound temperament? and where do you live?
Anonymous - 1/11/2012 7:53:57 PM
QUESTION: My family is thinking to get a GSD puppy. Are they good pets? Will they howl? do they shed a lot? If you are looking at a puppy How do you know they are Healthy? Are they loyal? Do you recommend them for a family dog?
Thank you for replying
Anonymous - 12/24/2011 11:42:03 AM
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My 12 year old female GS just passed away. She was THE best dog I've ever owned. Smart, playful, EXTREMELY loyal, wonderful with children,fantastic temperment. At night she would sleep in the hallway between my daughters bedrooms. She would follow them everywhere and watch over them like they were her puppies. Yes, they do tend to shed quite a bit, but it's a small price to pay for the loyalty and love she showed our family. She is dearly missed.
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 9:14:02 AM
I have a 2 year old German Shepherd I bought from a breeder in Arkansas and he is the best dog I've ever had. I chose a German Shepherd because I was a single mother with 3 kids and I wanted a dog not only to protect my house and my kids and I but more importantly a dog that would be great with my kids. He is amazing with my kids, and loves kids though he is afraid of the ones younger than 5, he runs away from them. He is INCREDIBLY loyal, protective but not fierce. His bark is intimidating but he is a total sweetheart so I feel very safe with him in the house. I've never had a problem with him howling and he's not a problem barker. He has been very healthy, the only thing is he has a sensitive stomach so I have to be careful what I feed him, he does great on Eukanuba Large Breed and I never buy anything else, the change upsets his stomach. I highly recommend them as a family dog, I will always have a German Shepherd now!
Anonymous - 1/1/2012 5:34:11 PM
QUESTION: I have a friend who's german shepherd just had pups and am thinking of adopting one. This would be my first shepherd, I've been reading up on the breed and definitely like this breed. My only concern is I'm worried my yard and house might be too small for a dog of this size and energy level. I dont like the idea of keeping him locked in a cage or in the house while I'm at work so I want to be able to keep him in my fenced yard all day. But my yard is very small. Also, I live in Ohio where the winters can get painfully cold and the snow very high. I'm afraid I wouldnt be able to able to walk him properly every day in the winter. Are there any alternative exercise methods that would work for this breed?
Anonymous - 12/20/2011 1:13:33 PM
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You can teach them to walk on a treadmill for exercise in the winter.
Anonymous - 1/5/2012 9:26:21 AM
QUESTION: How to identify the pure breed of a GSD?
Anonymous - 12/17/2011 2:31:28 PM
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the only accurate way of doing it is with blood work
Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:13:46 AM
QUESTION: are german shepherds cuddly and do they make good jogging/agility dogs?
Anonymous - 12/16/2011 4:34:17 PM
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GSD love their owners and they are smart and they are very good agility dogs
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 12:11:14 PM
Absolutely! German Shepherds love to snuggle with their people and make fantastic agility/jogging buddies.
Anonymous - 12/28/2011 7:15:51 PM
QUESTION: My 11 yr old German Shepherd, Rocky has low thryoid and he takes pills 2xday but still has dry skin itchy; i use hydrocortison spray and brush him any other advice?
sheriejohnson - 12/14/2011 11:14:13 AM
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I had similar issues with my German Shepherd when I was feeding him Purina. I switched him over to Blue Buffalo and I will never ever use any other food - he poops less, his coat is amazingly beautiful and skin is moist. It costs about $50 a bag but lasts a lot longer than they typical brands so in the end you save more.
Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:18:04 AM
Try partial raw feeding Chicken quarters. He might have dry skin because he isn't able to process his dog food properly. If you feed kibble in the morning, give him a fresh chicken quarter ( say leg and thigh) in the evening. You can also try the NuVet Wafers, most breeders recommend people use them, as they have digestive enzymes and herbs to keep the whole dog healthy.
minigroundhounds - 12/16/2011 11:37:57 AM
QUESTION: I just bought a german shepherd 4 weeks ago he is 8 weeks old.How long do you think he will be teething?
from cj
Anonymous - 12/13/2011 4:38:43 PM
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I just purchased a German Shepherd and I am trying to find out how to stop him from crying at night without having to bring him into my house. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Anonymous - 12/26/2011 12:38:56 PM
Till he is about 9 momths old
Anonymous - 12/24/2011 8:12:32 AM
QUESTION: How long does it takes for a german shepherd to put its ears up? About what age?
Anonymous - 12/12/2011 9:21:17 PM
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The GSD stares at the strange person or thing or animal then starts putting it's ears up then it attacks
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 12:12:16 PM
Someone told me to take pictures of my german shepherd puppy's ears because they change every week and it was true! I was starting to think I was going to have a floppy eared GSD and then all of a sudden they were standing straight and have since.
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