Why did I get rid of my German Shepherd?
The guy was actually going to get rid of him after a serious incident and was ready to hand him over to another family because he felt that his dog had tasted blood and that was the end of him as a good dog.
When do German Shepherds stop shedding in the winter?
Following the same logic, the shedding will also decrease as winter approaches. Your German Shepherd will however continue to shed before and after the shedding season, but it will occur in a much more controlled way. Can I Minimize The Shedding? Fortunately, there are various things you can do in order to reduce the shedding.
Is it the fault of the German Shepherd?
I explained that it wasn’t the German shepherd’s fault. I said to my neighbor, “This is not Walt Disney.” He basically had the German shepherd and a sheep—believe it or not—almost feeding from the same bowl so it was a recipe for disaster.
What’s the life expectancy of a German Shepherd?
Pretty interesting, right? As for life expectancy, German shepherds normally live for around 9-13 years. The color of a German shepherd can range considerably from gray to black to tan, and even a silvery color.
The guy was actually going to get rid of him after a serious incident and was ready to hand him over to another family because he felt that his dog had tasted blood and that was the end of him as a good dog.
Are there any behavioral problems with German Shepherds?
First off, they are very large dogs and can come off very intimidating. Second, their instinct to protect their family or property is strong and can lead untrained German shepherds to becoming very protective, aggressive, and scary dogs. The keyword here is untrained, as any untrained dog–regardless of breed–can have the same problems.
Is there such a thing as a friendly German Shepherd?
Like I said, with proper training and boundaries put in place, German shepherds are beautiful, friendly dogs.
Pretty interesting, right? As for life expectancy, German shepherds normally live for around 9-13 years. The color of a German shepherd can range considerably from gray to black to tan, and even a silvery color.
Why are some people afraid of German Shepherds?
Yet, some people are terrified of them and feel they are dangerous dogs to own. To those of you that are wary of German shepherds, I understand where you are coming from, too! First off, they are very large dogs and can come off very intimidating.
Do you need to train a German Shepherd puppy?
All dog breeds require proper training and daily handling. This is especially true when your dog is a puppy as proper training can prevent a lot of behavior issues down the road. If you have a puppy, I encourage you to check out my Puppy Coach training program.
Where did the German Shepherd get its name?
The German shepherd as a breed originated in Germany. No surprises there. But, believe it or not, their name was changed soon after the war. Before the war this breed was commonly called the Alsatian in Great Britain and parts of Europe.
