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GSD FAQ / German Shepherd FAQ
FREE Gifts from Collectibles Today - up to $65 Value! Looking for more GSD FAQ? Here is our own helpful version : Our German Shepherd FAQ page. Below are the answers to many of the most common questions that we are frequently asked about our German Shepherd Dogs, in the form of tips, dog training articles and various other writings that can be found throughout our German Shepherd site. If you don't find the answers to your own GSD FAQ here, feel free to check out our other web site pages or contact us and we will do our best to answer your German Shepherd questions as soon as possible! We will add other GSD related items to this GSD FAQ page as needed, or whenever new topics arise. Enjoy.
Where should I go to find a good GSD puppy?GSD puppy info What things should we look for when buying a German Shepherd puppy? What kind of price should I expect to pay for a puppy? Just a short check list: Observe the kennel surroundings? Are the GSD puppies healthy and happy? Meet both parent(s) and other family members if possible. Are litter mates active or listless? Clean? Is there discharge from either the eyes or nose? Clean anus? Typically, a really nice German Shepherd puppy will cost anywhere between $500 and $1000, depending on the lineage, appearance, and background of the dog. Always buy from a responsible breeder where you can see both parents, littermates and breeding facility. German Shepherd Puppies should come with a health guarantee at a minimum, with purchase. What about GSD registration papers? What are they and why do I need them?GSD Pedigree info When will my GSD puppy's ears stand? German Shepherd Ear Taping Tips What are some other GSD puppy issues that I should be aware of? Teething and the GSD Puppy Downed Pasterns and the German Shepherd Puppy Vaccinations and Your GSD Puppy German Shepherd Puppy Supplies Do I need to train my GSD puppy? How do I do it? What is "socializing" and why is it so important to my German Shepherd? German Shepherd puppy training Use of corrections and rewards in GSD training Importance of German Shepherd Socialization How Do I Groom My GSD? What colors do German Shepherds come in? What other German Shepherd info and GSD FAQ can you give me? More German Shepherd Dog Facts How big will can I expect my GSD to get once it is an adult ? The full adult size of your own GSD will depend largely on severly things - genetics, diet, bloodlines and overall health. Even though your GSD puppy will reach very close to its adult height by the time it reaches 10-18 months of age, a female German Shepherd will continue to fill out until she is up to 2 years old while it often takes GSD males up to 3 years old to be completely mature. For a more detailed description of the German Shepherd, please read the GSD breed standard. A very important GSD FAQ - What are some of the known health issues that exist within the German Shepherd Dog breed? Panosteitis (Pano) and the GSD Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) What is the life expectancy of a typical German Shepherd? Most GSDs will live to be between 10-13 years of age while 11-12 years is generally considered the average lifespan. A German Shepherd Dog becomes "middle-aged" between 6 to 7 years of age, and a GSD is generally considered "geriatric" at around 10. More senior GSD info Another great GSD FAQ! Are German Shepherds smart? Easy to train? Are you kidding me?! If you've ever been around a German Shepherd you'll know - these dogs are smart, smart, and smart. So much so in fact: According to S. Coren, the author of "The Intelligence of Dogs", The German Shepherd Dog ranks as the 3rd most intelligent dog breed of all. Top 5 Brightest Dogs: 1. Border Collie 2. Poodle 3. German Shepherd Return from GSD FAQ/German Shepherd FAQ to GSD Trivia
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