GSD Articles

1). Things to Know About a German Shepherd Dog By : Armen T. Ghazarians
A sound temperament is a must in a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). By sound, I mean a disposition where one minute you can let a protection trained GSD play alone with your 5-year old child, pull on its ears, pet its head, tug on its tail and NEVER-EVER be in harms way; while the next minute, it should turn into the "terminator" and crush its enemies as soon as it senses an intruder.
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2). Training Your German Shepherd Dog By : sundial
The German Shepherd Dog truly is a wonderful animal and not only do they make good working dogs, they also make superb family pets. They are however very different from other pet breeds and need to be handled and trained with a different approach to say your average labrador or poodle for instance. The GSD is a large, strong athletic dog, which needs a lot of mental stimulation and exercise but a well trained shepherd can learn to do almost anything.
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3). The German Shepherd Dog By : sundial
Dogs called German Shepherds were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels. The German Shepherd Dog as we now know it didn't really appear until after the Second World War. The breed has grown enormously.
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4). Health Problems in the German Shepherd Dog By : sundial
As with most pedigree breeds, there are certain hereditary conditions that can be a problem in the German Shepherd as well as other health issues that are more prevalent in this breed which need to be considered if you are thinking acquiring a GSD. If you are buying a German Shepherd puppy it is important to ensure that you only purchase a healthy dog from a reputable breeder and a good idea would be to contact the breed council who should be able to provide you with a list of such breeders.
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5). Grooming Your German Shepherd the Way the Professionals Do, Part 2 By : Debbie Ray
Remember that even though German Shepherds are relatively maintenance free compared to many dog breeds your GSD will need a little grooming TLC occasionally as well. Please do not neglect this important aspect of German Shepherd Dog ownership.
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6). Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in the German Shepherd By : Debbie Ray
Of all dogs diagnosed to have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), the German Shepherd is a common patient. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (also called EPI) is a medical condition in which the pancreas of the affected German Shepherd Dog (GSD) stops producing enough digestive enzymes to digest food normally in its small intestine.
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