is my german shepard purebread  
when a got my dog i never got papers with her and the person that i got her from has moved away and he says that shes purebred could u have a look at the ...

Why is my male GSD so timid and scared of everything? 
I have a 9 month old GSD that is in the house, gets taken on walks, in the car for trips to petsmart and open fields (with no other dogs there) where he ...

8 week old German Shepherd pup 
Hi I got a gsd pup last Friday and she is only 8 weeks old. She is the first german shepherd I'd ever had in my life.

I have been worried about her,...

White stripe on his chest - GSD puppy 




my purebred gsd has a white stripe on his chest i want to know if it fades when he grows up or is it a problem? and by the way he is 2 moths ...

Got any gsd - cat pointers? 





i recently adopted a gsd. he's been abused and seems a little skitteish he's good with kids and doesn't seem so good with my cats.

incredibly ...

German Shepherd Questions 
First of all I'd like to say how informative your website is.

My first question is that can all German Shepherds that come from Animal Shelters be ...

I have a 14 year old german shepard 
Hi I have a german shepard Kim is her name she is 14 years old and she has athritus in her back end, she has started to drag her back legs slightly and ...

My German Shepherd Puppy Chases His Tail 
My GSD is a male pure breed 9 months old and all he does is chases his tail, only when he's is running with me, or eating, or sleeping, or inside the house ...

white-muzzled gsd, or possible mix 
Attached is a photo of our three year old maxwell we rescued. i recently watched your youtube video on gsd coats and colors and also searched photos online,...

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR MY SHEPHERDS SLIDING IF I HAVE TILE IN THE HOUSE? 





I am very worried about my German Shepherd King. I have tile in my home and he very frequently slides when he is excited.

He is a pretty ...

Do GSD puppy change color as they grow? 
Do GSD puppy change color as they grow?



I have a GSD ((9 weeks)that is mostly black. the breeder assured me that they lighten up as they get a ...

Trouble with my new German Shepherd 
In February 2011, my husband and I got a German Shepherd for our children from the local shelter. We got her because someone had just dumped her off on ...

My German Shepherd is not eating 





My 7 month old has stopped eating since past 3 day, he will not eat his dog food at all, we gave him scrambled egg once which he ate, but it ...

Floppy Ears on German Shepherd Puppy 
Hello,
My name is Ray, my Pure Bred GSD is almost 5 months old and his ears are still floppy. I was wondering if some one could give me an answer to when ...

German Shepherd puppy feeding problem 
please help me i have a 6 and a half month old gsd and one minute she does eat next she doesnt we started on beta puppy dry food but she went off that....

German Shepherd is Aggressive All at Once 





I have a German Shepard male who will be 2 in April....We have had him since he was about 7mo.old...I feed him, brush him and take care of ...

where to walk a 12 week GSD puppy? 





Where can I take my GSD 12 week puppy for a walk?? The vet and breeder said no walks until last shot; but all the books said that they need ...

My 8 weeks German Shepherd puppy developing elbow calluses 
I have a 8 weeks old puppy (Schutzhund) which was brought to my home 2 weeks back. Initially Rotch (male) was having some anxiety due to the new environment ...

When do german shepards stop growing? 




When do german shepards stop growing?


When do they stop growing??

He's only four months and already he can stand up and open doors in ...

8yr old German Shepherd male 
my 8yr old GS has been humping and then he is bleeding is this an emergency? He also has been on amoxicillian for the past 3 weeks for tx of clostridium....

Is an adult 1-year-old German Shepherd dog suitable for an apartment life, knowing that we are outside from 8:00 till 19:00?! 





Dear person in charge,

I am interested in getting a German Shepherd dog, but I have an important inquiry first!

I live in a 3-room apartment!...

My 12 week old GSD Puppy wont go for a Walk! 
My GSD pup, Jake, simply WONT walk down my street with me. He is fine going out on the leash to go potty, as we have not installed the electric fence yet,...

We have a GSD male 7 months old how much exercise 
Our GSD puppy Max is a terror, he destroys everything in sight when we leave him, we have just invested in a crate for when we leave the house.

We were ...

Assistance in Acquiring a GSD pup 





If anyone can help me I would be forever in your debit. I am a disabled veteran and I need a service dog to assist me.

I do not need a ...

my german shepherd shakes every now and then! 





hello my male german shepherd shakes every now and then he loses control i guess for 3 or 4 minutes and then he gets normal! he's four years ...

Too Friendly White German Shepherd Puppy 
Hello, i have a white german shepherd female, 9 months old.
i havent taken her to a vet yet but i will soon.

i have a few questions:

1. Is the white ...

Is it possible to train a GSD play bite a hard arm sleeve. 
I am soon to be adopting a German Shepherd puppy. As it gets older I was wanting to teach it to play with a hard arm sleeve that it can bite down on without ...

Dog walks and poops 





I have a five year old male Baldwin, with hip dysplasia who is on 75mg. Rimadyl daily. I can't image why someone would give him up but they ...

Very confused regarding my white german shepherd. 





Hi i own a 9 week old white german shepherd puppy. I got him from a couple that had the male and the female (I saw both) they looked 100% pure ...

Does my puppy look like a pure German Shepherd? 





Just got him recently, he turned 8 weeks in this picture. And is it normal for some sheps to have a distinct white tip on their tails? All ...

My GSD Barks at my kids 




I recently bought a 9 months old German Shepard dog from a young couple in belize. They told me they got him as a pup in guatemala.

He is ...

Drooping German Shepherd ears 





I recently bought a 9months old full breed german shepard dog but his ears is still drop down wards. I would like to know if there is a chance ...

Poor health in my 2 &1/2 year old GSD 





Since the beginning (8 weeks old) he was a picky eater. I tried every diet & ended up cooking for him in order for him to eat.

It turns ...

GSD 9mths old.. First heat & has started to bark for the first time. 





Hello.. Our GSD Puppy has come into her first heat last Wednesday (30.06.10). Since collecting her at 9 months she has been great with other ...

HAIR LOSS, ITCHING IN 2 MONTH SHEPHERD PUPPY 
I JUST RESCUED A SHEPERD PUPPY TWO WEEKS AGO AT THE APPROX. AGE OF 6 WEEKS. SHE WAS ABANDONED AT A CAMPGROUND.

SHE WAS ITCHING WHEN WE GOT HER I TOOK ...

When Will My German Shepherd Puppy's Ears Go Up 
I have a 4 months old cute German Shepherd puppy named Rambo. I've had him for two months and, during this time, he went from 10 pounds to 40 pounds.

He ...

Leashed German Shepherd is aggressive toward other dogs. 
My one year old neutered male German Sheperd goes to doggy daycare and does fine. However, coming in to daycare or leaving daycare, leashed, he will go ...

German Shepherd With Numerous Health problems 
Our beloved Max is 5 years old. Max is a perfectly loving German Shepherd but has lots of medical issues.

He is from Budapest and has a pedigree. My ...

Very Misbehaved German Shepherd Puppy 
I have a German Shepherd puppy who is almost 3 1/2 months old. He is very bad when I'm walking him. He walks with his head down sniffing for anything that ...

11 month old gsd alsatian shedding lots of hair from 2 back legs 
lots of hair shedding from back legs of my gsd alsatian she is 11 months old, this is my first gsd

i have her for the past 6 months, she his highly ...

7mth old GSD with bad hind legs 
My 7mth old German Shepherd puppy , Shady, has been having problems with her hind legs. Out of nowhere she started to get the shifting leg lameness.. so ...

My german shepherd puppy suffered from parvo 
My german shephard puppy suffered from parvo viral infection. She's cured now. She's now 2 months 10 days. Does it affect in future in her body structure ...

GSD puppy tail 





Hi, I just recently got a GSD puppy (8 weeks old. It looks like a GSD in every way, except its tail. Is it normal for it tail to curl so much?...

14 WEEK OLD GERMAN SHEPHERD WONT COME WHEN CALLED. 
A FEW WEEKS AGO I BOUGHT A GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY, SHE IS 14 WEEKS OLD AND JUST WONT COME IN THE HOUSE WHEN CALLED.

THIS HAPPENS WHEN SHE IS IN THE ...

German Shepherd Puppy Behavior 





Hi, My name is Marlon and I would like to know if it is normal for my German Shepherd puppy to sleep a lot? He is 2 months old.

Everything ...

Do I have a true GSD or have I been vanbuzeled? 





We took in this GSD supposedly, but our vet is not convinced he is truly a full breed GSD and has suggested we spend money to get a DNA blood ...

German Shepherd with a swollen ear 
The upper three inches of my GSDs ear is swollen. It feels like it is filled with fluid. It wasn't there an hour ago.

No sign of trauma or bug bite....

How can I stop my GSD puppy from jumping up and biting me? 





My 10 week old GSD pup jumps up, wraps his front legs around mine and bites me - most often when i go into the garden but also in the house....

My question is about colour. Puppy booked, was hoping for a bi-colour but solid black at the moment. Could this change. 





Having had gsds for 20 years my question is colour related. I am about to get a solid black boy who has a bi-colour sire and a solid black ...

Dry skin lumps, scabs? at base of tail on 6 mos. old GSD! Help! 





Hi my 6 mos. old black and red, "Sarge" developed dry, lumpy, spots at the base of his tail and up to his hips. Very dry, and itching. Lots ...

GSD being fostered at my home with small children 





My rescue group pulled a gorgeous and very large GSD off death row. I ended up with him due to no other foster homes available. This dog ...

My german shepherd puppy's height. 





We have a black and red, 8 and a half week old german shepherd puppy.He weights 13.6lb and stands just above 13 inches tall.He was not the ...

Is my German Shepherd protective or too aggressive? 





Our 17 week old GSD is extremely protective of our family. Whenever anyone approaches us she growls.

We have placed her in puppy kindergarten ...

change of diet and frequency for my 17 week old GSD 





My GSD puppy just turned 17 weeks old. Right now, I feed him twice per day and he is 50 pounds without any fat on him.

He is very active ...

German Shepherds - Male or Female? 





Hey one question, Im getting a GSD puppy in a few months but i cant decide if a male or female would be a better fit.

Im a relatively young ...

9-10 cups a day too much food for a 5 month old GSD? 
I have a 5 month old GSD pup who was recently neutered, and when I took him back for his check up a couple of weeks afterwards the vet questioned me on ...

I was sold a Puppy german shepherd 





When I got my puppy she was just 5 weeks old. How old does she have to be before she can have some soft food?

She is eating puppy chow ...

what to expect of German Shepherd at 6 weeks 





we just got a 6 wk old gsd. he is very laid back and not very active. we practically have to carry him out the door and he just wants to sit ...

I recently adopted a 5mo. old white German Shepherd puppy 





I recently adopted a 5mo. old white shepherd puppy rescued...she was/is pretty malnurished (weight 35lbs)...

i feed her 4 cups of solid ...

Would a large pen be ok for my German Shepherds when I need to go out 





HI,after loosing two gsd age 15, Im getting two pups from a breeder, what I want to know Is, Im going to get a large pen,

would this be ...

Question about problems with aggression as GSD puppies mature 





I have a question regarding raising a German Shepherd. I have 13 week old sable female and she's so sweet and confident and loves to play with ...

What clubs do I need to join if I have a working GSD? 





I have a 16 week old sable GSD male who is AKC registered, and have joined the German Shepherd Dog Club of America and the German Shepherd ...

checking German Shepherd pedigree 





I am interested in purchasing an imported pup and have found one that I like the look of.

How is the best way to check that the dog is ...

How likely will my pup have a long coat, if so, will his ears be less likely to stand fully? 





Hi,

My german shepherds had a litter of puppies about 6 1/2 weeks ago. Both parents have the typical german shepherd coat, but two of ...

Unplanned German Shepherd puppy urination 





Hi my name is Lise and i have a 5 month old german shepherd and the problem is that when men or loud voice talks to him he urinates and also ...

Odd Behavior towards other dogs - is my German Shepherd protecting me? 
I have a bi-colored GSD that I bought from a rescue group 6 months ago. They estimate she's 2.5/3 yrs old. She was abandoned after having puppies.

She ...

What are the best treats to use in training my German Shepherd? 





I'm adopting a GSD puppy and I hope to train him with positive reinforcement which will include for a while a treat as a reward.

What are ...

German Shepherd and Baby  





We are expecting a baby soon. How is our German Shepherd going to be with our new baby?

I have heard both good and bad things about this ...

What is the best food to feed a German Shepherd 
I have read and read on what is the best food to feed a German Shepherd Dog or puppy. Raw diets, Blue Buffalo, etc...

I would appreciate what dry dog ...

Raising 2 female gsd from 2 different litters  





My wife and I can not agree on a female GSD. I like the black and grey, and she the black and red.

Can we get both dogs. They are 2 ...

The guardian within my German Shepherd 





I've grown up with shepherds and have raised a few myself. I currently have a relatively sensitive pup whom I have been doing some confidence ...

My 3 y/o German Shepherd has been very aggressive lately toward my wife - why? 





My 3 y/o German Shepherd has been very aggressive lately toward my wife - why?

My wife gives him treats and yet the German Shepherd dog ...

Question about laid back, black German Shepherd 





i have a solid black gsd i have only had him for 3 days he seems whinny not cheerful not bouncing around like he should

this is first gsd ...

German Shepherd stretching his back legs 





Hi, I have a beautiful, male, 8 month old.

He runs, jumps and plays all the time.

I notice that very often, when he gets up from a laying ...

keeping my GSD from biting my hands 





How can i keep my dog from biting my hands when i pet him? He constantly bites almost every time i touch him,

but he doesn't bite hard ...

German Shepherd Puppy Ears Dropping 





I have a 12 week old GSD male that until last week, he had both ears up. Now one has dropped.

Is there anything I should be concerned ...

My German Shepherd is Too Friendly 





Here is another great question we recently got in from Fredy in California about his German Shepherds behavior. So, here it is:

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Problem:...

what is a good puppy food for a GSD 





Here is a great question I just got in a few days back about dog foods for the German Shepherd - particularly food choices for a German Shepherd ...

German Shepherd scared of people 





Here is another great question we recently got in from Kathy in Wisconsin about her German Shepherds behavior. So, here is her question - what ...

How to make my long coated german shepard stop scratching and chewing on himself 





My shepard scratches himself so bad he gets sores and bald spots on himself. My vet says he has allergies, I've changed his diet and nothing ...

Is pulling on the leash good for German Shepherds? 





I let my 14 month pure-bred GSD pull on his leash because I was told that it will build up strength in his legs. He has nice muscular legs ...

Prey drive cessation in a German Shepherd 





I just got a GSD from the county pound. She is about 2-3 yrs old and obedience trained. Our biggest problem with her is her prey drive.

We ...

My dogs (rough collies and gsd's) are barking all the time - help 
I have 5 dogs, 3 rough collies and 2 gsd's

Today I had a letter from the council regarding a complaint about the noise of the barking. this obviously ...

German Shepherd Shedding in February? Good? or Bad? 





I live in Missouri and we have a 10 month old German Shepherd, inside the house. She has lost a ton of hair the past month and I'm not sure ...

My 3 month old German Shepherd puppy is humping pillows 





I have a three month old male shepherd who will start chewing on a pillow then while he is still chewing it he will start humping it like crazy....

ILL GERMAN SHEPHERD 





HELLO I HAVE A GERMAN SHEPHERD THAT HAS JUST RECENTLY TURNED ONE. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS HE IS REALLY STIFF AND CAN'T MOVE VERY WELL, HE ...

German Shepherd puppy - Separation anxiety or just adjusting? 
I brought home a German Shepherd puppy about a week ago. he is 10 weeks old and is doing very well...as long as I remain in the room with him.

The ...

What is the temperament of Sable German Shepherds? 





We have a 3 yr.old female Sable German Shepherd. She is loving with us but with strangers, she barks and runs.

She can be down-right mean ...

How old should newborn GSD pups be before they can be handled by strangers? 





I have heard that you should wait till around 6 weeks before anyone other than the mothers owners should touch/handle her puppies, is that ...

What is the Standard for GSD flews 





I have a striking GSD with deeper (longer?) flews than my former dog, and it gives his head a very handsome squared off look. I don't intend ...

Twitching German Shepherd Dog 





My five year old GDS twitchs occasionally when he sleeps, is this normal. Eileen

Buying a German Shepherd Puppy? 





Hi, I am a 45 year old father of 9 year old twins. I have owned 2 German Shepherds in the past. My first when I was 9 years old the second ...

Ear of two month old German Shepherd puppy 





First time I have bought a female German shepherd puppy a few days back.

But i have noticed a abnormality on her face, Its left side ear ...

German Shepherd puppy has "happy peeing" 





my daughters GSD was able to house break very easily but continues to "happy pee" whenever he greats someone he likes.

he does this indoors ...

Our GSD gets jealous when my wife and I are intimate. 





My wife and I have a 2 year old German Shepherd that is extremely intelligent, he learned at a very early age to open doors in our house both ...

My German Shepherd doesnt bark, and follows me everywhere 





I just took in a 5 yr. old GSD last week. She is very friendly with any person she meets. She does not bark at all, and follows my every ...

Very hyper German Shepherd Dog 





I have a white 7 month old german shepherd that I don't want to get fixed, but he get really hyper.

Any time we have visitors he freaks ...

9 months old German Shepherd and still mouthing/biting 





My shepard is 9 months old and she still wants to mouth or bite as it hurts when she does this, sometimes leaving bruises on my arms.

Is ...

GSD peeing constantly 





My one year old female just recently started peeing constantly and in great quantities and as frequent in between as 10 minutes.

she lives ...

Is 18 weeks too young to take my GSD jogging? 





My German Shepherd is now about 18 weeks. Is that too early to make him my jogging partner?

I usually run about 2.25 miles on asphalt ...

First time owner of a german shepherd 





My wife and I found a german shepherd we named him Jerry. he is black and tan with x-small sadle very handsome dog.

my question is when ...

Stinky Baby Boy :( 





My GSD male has just turned one year old on 1/1/2010 and we've notice that his fur has started to stink like (stinky feet smell).

He has ...

10 week old German Shepherd puppy biting  





I have a 10 week old shepherd who is constantly biting me, and I have tried every method listed on this site as well as others with no success....

My 2 months old German Shepherd Puppy is sick 





My 2 months old puppy is sick as he is not taking food from today morning. he's only drinking water nothing else. Last night I played with ...

Motion Sickness in a German Shepherd Dog 





Concerning Motion Sickness in a German Shepherd Dog:

I was wondering, how can I stop my GSDs from getting sick every time I take them for ...

Is this an indication of a very small German Shepherd? 





I have a 5 month old male German Shepherd who weight 48.8 lbs. Is that small for a male shepherd puppy?

female German Shepherd heat cycle 





My female german shepherd(red/black) has not had a heat cycle in 15months that I known of.Can this be possible mybe I missed it but my male ...

German Shepherd run away  





I have a 10 month german shepherd and he is the best! New years eve he ran away, maybe because of the fireworks... we have a very large yard ...

Black German Shepherd with odd markings. 





I have a black german shepherd who was a white patch of fur on his chest. He has a sable under coat that shows through the black but only on ...

How long should I walk my 12 week old German Shepherd puppy for on each walk? 





I have heard that you should only walk puppies for about 10 minutes at a time, once they have had their injections (so around 11-12 weeks. Is ...

Our 13yr. old GSDs Health Issues 





I have a wonderful Shepherd that is 13yrs. old. He is the best companion dog that my wife and I could ever have. His Health is good for an ...

What colors do German Shepherds come in? 





Hi ,my question is about the German Shepherd dogs .
I do like Solid black & Red&Black ,but according to a neighbor, only Rede&black ,Red ...

Can Anyone Suggest a knowledgeable German Shepherd Veterinarian? 





My GSD is getting sicker by the day, Pancreatic Insufficiency and now hip Dyspepsia (maybe).This is what my vet and his specialist are saying....

Looking for information on very rare coat color. 





Hello, I am looking for information on a particular kind of dog that I was told was a German Shepherd, but had a grey/brown sable coat with ...

How smart is my 5 year old German Shepherd? 





I have a German Shepherd who turned 5 in September. It is obvious to anyone who spends time with him that he is very smart. He acts more like ...

Correct way to feed a GSD puppy? 





What is the right way of feeding my 3 months old German Shepherd puppy?

Fragile german shepherd? 





hi I have a 1 year old gsd and he isnt as tough as i thought he would be. He is very smart but when he plays with other puppys younger than ...

Training and Discipling a 9 year old German Shepherd 





We recently adopted a 9 yr old male german shepherd. He was crated all his life and was never neutered.

He destroys everything and he ...

My German Shepherds Back Gums are bleeding from Catching Frisbee 





I just started playing frisbee with my 14 month old Shepard. She has no problem catching the frisbee. I noticed blood on the frisbee and found ...

Where to buy a german shepherd and how much? 





is it better to buy a german shepherd at a shelter or with somebody that has well breed dogs?

My 10 month old German Shepherd pup is terrified of everything, especially other dogs. 





My new pup (10 month old) Molly is very scared of just about everything. Also she is very underweight. even if we raise our voices slightly ...

What is good work to give to a purebred GSD? 





I have a purebred GSD puppy (5 months old) named Jazz. I just want to know what kind of work I could put my puppy to.

I live in the suburbs ...

German Shepherd with chronic diahrea 
I directly rescued a white German Shepherd from a lady and I'm now fostering him in hopes one day he will get better and find his forever home. He was ...

Scared German Shepherd puppy 





Should I walk my german shepherds, he is 6.5 weeks old? also, everytime I walk him he is scared of cars, the neighbours and their dog?...

How to begin grooming for a reluctant older German Shepherd Dog puppy 





We have a two year old GSD named Storm. She's been with us from around 6 weeks old and she is our first dog. We love her dearly. I admit ...

German Shepherd Socialization Inside the Home 
Hello, I'm the owner of a 4.5 month old German Shepherd pup. We work on socialization daily with people and other dogs, but this mainly occurs outside ...

German Shepherd Back injury Question 





My dog always runs,jumps, and chases things. The past two days I noticed he was laying around a little more than usual, and he did not want ...

My 7 month old German Shepherd siblings are so strong and wont stop pulling 





hi, please do you have any tips on how to stop my two pups from pulling me when on their harnesses and collars.

they are so strong now i ...

Long Coated GSD -- how to cut around head 





What is the acceptable way to groom a long-coated GSD? Some owners cut around the ears and head -- right?

German Shepherd skin problems 





My german shepherd has very itchy skin all of the time is this common with them , can you advise a treatment

Question About 9 Week Old GSD Puppy 





Hi i have a nine week old gsd female, the problem im having is when she nips and bites and is corrected she can get aggressive, barking and ...

Question About GSD with Downed Pasterns 
I have a GSD with downed pasterns, and want to use your recommended treatment method. I believe it is for smaller puppies.

My male is 11 months and ...

My German shepherd/Akita mix is collapsing spontaneously 
our 10 year old akita german shepard mix dog has for the last couple of weeks been having her back legs give out while she is stretching for a treat.

"collapse"...

Motivating my German Shepherd 





I cannot find anything that motivates my german shepherd outside of food. As a result, when he is full, he never really follows commands promptly....

My new German Shepherd is terrified of all other dogs 





My newly acquired 10 month white shepherd bitch Molly is terrified of all other dogs. She had an infected bite mark and was extremely underweight ...

My German Shepherds Heidi's runny nose 





Hi there. My question is this. Why does my German Shepherds nose run so much? Heidi is a five year old Long Coat German Shepherd.

This is ...

9 mo old Female German Shepherd throwing up bile and clear slime 





9 mo old Female German Shepherd throwing up bile and clear slime. Seems to mostly vomit on an empty stomach.

Appetite is poor and it's ...

German Shepherd Worries 





If a Visitor comes to my house would my german shepherd turn aggressive towards him/her.

Help - Does this pup look like a full blood german shepherd puppy? 





I'm about to buy her, the owner says its full blood but it has no papers. The owner says the parents are on site but I'm still cautious.

I ...

Why does our 9 week old German Shepherd puppy whine/cry when we walk him anywhere? 





We have recently bought a 7/8 week old GSD puppy,(he is now 9wks old) our 1st GSD. His name is Ace, but when we take him for walks, he will ...

One or Two German Shepard Puppies 





Should I get one or two german shepard puppies? I have a very large yard and several kids who are ready for dogs.

The dogs will go to ...

2yr old German Shepherd acting out :( 





Help!!!!! My husband and I adopted our male GSD when he was 6mths old from animal control. Long story short – He was owned by a military guy ...

My GSD has a cyst on her side. What should I do? 





My GSD has a cyst on her left side. Recently I noticed that it felt harder. I had a golden retreiver that had 3 cysts and I had them removed ...

Will my German Shepherd puppy ever put on the weight to match his size? 





I have a German Shepherd I got at about 10 months old. He supposably has Panosteitis, well thats fine and all but I'm curious will he ever put ...

What is the best food for value for my 4 month old german shepherd? 
Hello there, I have been trying to research the best food for value for my 4 month old german shepherd. We have had an awful lot of trouble trying to find ...

How long is gestation period for German Shepherds? 





How long is gestation period for German Shepherds?

How many pups on average?

Why is my German Shepherd going crazy? 





I have 2 GSD's. They are mother and daughter. They stay outside during the day and sleep inside at night during winter and storms. The daughter,...

White spots on German Shepherds 





Can a german shepherd have complete white areas, like white sock feet or chest?

What type of German Shephard do I have? 





I have a German Shepherd and I was wanting to know what type it is.

Fabian

My 5 Month old GSD is terrified of everything and I would like to get her out of this behavior 




My 5 Month old GSD is terrified of everything and I would like to get her out of this behavior, plus she was almost completly house trained - now ...

Rehabilitating an Abused German Shepherd 





We have a wonderful german shepherd named Angel that had a rather hard life before she came to us. In the beginning she was very timid and ...

German Shepherd Spay Recovery Time 





Good Afternoon,

I have a 5 years old female GSD (RoseBlue) who will be spayed next week. What is the recover time for an older dog? She ...

German Shepherd Itching Questions 
This page contains questions about German Shepherds itching or with allergies

Rescued GSD afraid of everything 
My fiance and I rescued a (vet guessing) 3 year old GSD. He is black and tan and well to say the least afraid of everything.

To start from the beginning ...

German Shepherd kennel/crate training question 





good morning, i have a 6 month gsd. she is kennel trained and has been staying in it from 7 am to noon (when my daughter would come over and ...

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Treatment? 





Hi folks

I have a seven year old GSD (Sky)...
He has always been somewhat of a small male he was the runt of a litter. He was around 89lbs ...

5-6 month old German Shepherd "Trouble Maker" Biting EVERYTHING...HELP! 





My husband and I have added a GSD to our family in September '09. She is about 5 1/2 months old now and just lost her last baby tooth. I figured ...

German Shepherd testicles 





My 7 month old GSD has only one testicle, is there a chance that there's another one hiding inside? will it eventually come out? are there any ...

New GSD owner with various questions! 





Well..not THAT new. I've had my GSD's for about 3 months now. My first question may seem like a rather stupid one, but the thing is, I've never ...

Male German Shepherd vs female German Shepherd 





We've only ever owned female dogs - my husband and I have had 2 GSDs together (and he had one before we met) -2 standard coats and 1 plush coat....

Spaying my Alsatian Dog 





We have a two year old Alsatian - is it necessary to have her spade and why?

Raising 2 German Shepherd puppies from the same litter?? 





I have heard that it is not a good idea to try raising 2 GSD pups from the same litter. They are already play/fighting like siblings do, but ...

Why has my German Shepherd shed every single one of her nails? 





Hello there and thank you for your time.

My Vet could find no infection or cause for the fact that when she was three, my GSD Phoebe started ...

Dogs for the hearing impaired 





I'm hearing impaired and i'm looking for information on how to get assistance with a service dog to help me

GSD puppy eating his poop. 





My 9 week old German Shepherd puppy eats his own poop. He is paper trained but if we don't get there on time, he will eat it.

I have scolded ...

How can we tell the age of a GSD? 





We adopted a GSD from a rescue shelter. He was abandoned along the side of the road so he has no documented history. The shelter's paperwork ...

German Shepherd won't bark 





We adopted a GSD from a rescue shelter about a month ago. He was abandoned along the side of the road and his age is estimated to be either ...

aggressive white German Shepherd 





I have a beautiful 12 month old white gsd who adores me but has shown aggression toward others. what can I do to socialize my dog w/o the fear ...

German Shepherd Puppy Ear Questions 
This page includes questions from readers about their German Shepherd puppy ears development

Licking white German Shepherd 





I have a wonderfully smart white german shepherd that is four and a half months old. Of my family members I am his. He is very protective all ...

Skinny German Shepherd 





I have recently aquired a GSD thru one of my husbands co workers. She is a female 1 1/2 years old. My question is how much should she weigh?...

Neutering My GSD 





My Dog Kato is coming up for his 3rd Birthday

He is very friendly and only territorial around our house/garden he does not try to stray....

German Shepherd Potty Training/Obedience Question 





How do I effectively potty train my 5 month German Shepherd, when I have another 1.5 year old dog still peeing in the house due to jealousy ...

From a dog's view, what's the importance of obedience? 
Author unknown, but this about says it all!
Especially para 4 of 'Blitz' answer. Treats really work!

Dear Blitz

My owner and I go to obedience ...

what is the best way to discipline our 1 year old GSD that doesn't come when called. He looks at us and turns and does his own thing.  





We just acquired a 1 year old fixed male GSD. We live on a ranch and when we call him he looks at us and then continues with where he wants ...

Jumping GSD 
Hi there,

My sister-in-law, Laura, has a purebred female GSD, Eva, who is just a little over one year old. Eva is very intelligent, loving dog, but ...

Drinking problem in German Shepherd 





How do I get my GSD,Jericho to actually drink his water without dripping throughout my house? He will start to drink and then get distracted ...

German Shepherd Mouth problem 





Two months ++ later, two courses of different antibiotics, 3 different vets, a biopsy for cancer, the removal of an infected tooth and a daily ...

food for German Shepherd 





whats the best food for my german shepherd pup

German Shepherd growth 





when is my female German Shepherd Dog fully grown?

German Shepherd has skin problem on the bridge nose 





Hi,

I have a hairloss skin problem on the bridge of my 8 mo old's nose. The patch is about 1-1.5 in, round/oval. It doesn't bother her, no ...

"hot spot" treatment 





I just watched your "hot spot" treatment video and (this might be a silly question) but can I use it on my lab/border collie mix?

she has ...

Bit by a German Shepherd 
Hello,
I was dropping my 7 year old daughter off to her father's house yesturday, my daughter's father has recently let his friend and 2 german shepherds ...

The German Shepherd Home Alone Dilemma 
Hi Guys,

I've just moved into my first house, and am doing a lot of research around my intention of getting a german shepherd in a few months time ...

What is the best excercise for German Shepherds? 




best excercise for show gsd?


Total German Shepherd :


There are many kinds to choose from depending on your and your GSDs preferences....

Why are most solid black GSDs listed as coming from working lines? 





I soon will have our second solid black GSD. I watch televised dog shows and have never seen a solid black GSD in the shows.

When looking ...

is it better to have one German Shepherd dog or 2? 





i have a german shepherd male pup and have been offered to have his sister. ive taken her on a months trial is this a good idea?








...

Am I over feeding my 6 month old german shepherd puppies 





I have been feeding my two 6 month german shepherds Solid Gold dog food for about 6 weeks, dry with a little canned mixed in, and they both ...

Concerned about german shepherd shedding 





I really want to get a german shepherd but am concerned about the shedding. I formerly had a siberian husky so I am no stranger to grooming ...

German Shepherd jumping 





How high can a German Shepherd jump like over fences??

Rules for GSDs off lead? 





Hi, me and my partner have a german shepherd bitch of 4 months old. From the age of 3 months we have let her of the lead when we take her for ...

German shepherds.... female or male? 





Should I get a female or male based on this info.?:

1. It will get 2hrs of time spent exercising and playing with it.

2. We will not be ...

Is my dog a German Shepherd? 





I recently bought what was presumably a gsd from a friend. but after seeing pictures of other gsd puppies, i am just wondering if he is a gsd....

1 y/o Male GSD doesn't gain weight, what could it be? 




We have a male GSD who will be one in another 2 weeks. He is on the thin side, despite the breeder telling us he'd probably (b/c of his father,...

Its me or the dog-I cant take the german shepherds ridiculous behavior anymore! 
My fiance has a 5 year old german shepherd. She used to be a decent dog. Barked when someone was at the door but when you said calm down or its okay or ...

2 Male German Shepherd puppies living together in peace? 
I have 2 male puppies from the same litter. They are now 9 months old. We also have the Mother who has been ours for 5 years.

Can 2 males live in ...

Same sex German Shepherds or different sex for pets? 





We are interested in getting german shepherds pups and we want to get two. Some say to get a female and male so that they get along.

Others ...

My female GSD is very thin. 





I own a female gsd of 2yrs age, i give her PEDIGREE (dog food available in INDIA) 400 grms per day in two servings, but even then she's thin,...

Choosing a German Shepherd puppy 





I am looking at getting a newly born GSD puppy. What are some specifics that I can use as guidelines in choosing. i.e. type of coat, size ...

GSD coat color question 





i am going to buy a new german shepherd puppy and now at 5 weeks it has a black strip on its back and the rest is brown/tan.

What will this ...

The Name ARCO for a German Shepherd?? 





What is the signifance of the name "Arco" for German Shepherd Dogs.

I have done work with several police K9 units and cant remember one ...

Is it true - German Shepherd puppy's feet are an indicator of adult size? 





We are shopping for a German Shepherd puppy. Is it true that the size of a puppy's feet is an indicator of the grown size?





...

Looking for a German Shepherd Service Dog Candidate 
Hello, I need your help. I am a disabled vet and need a service dog.

I have a person that is willing to train a service dog for me, but the problem ...

Leerburg? Wolfgang? Two styles of GSD? 





I was told there were two styles of GSD. The two I heard of so far are leerburg and wolfgang. How true is this. If it is true then what are ...

I am a first time owner of a GSD 
Hello. I love your site. I am a first time owner of a GSD and am in love. I can't see myself ever having another kind of dog. Too bad it took me this long ...

A soft lump under left front leg... 
Hello and thanks for reading,

Well, I found a soft lump near the arm pit of my 5 (almost 6) year old female GSD this weekend.

She seems very healthy ...

GSD not eating any food!!  




- exsesive stomach noices and no appetite at all

my GSD is about a year and 5 months. she is a very energetic dog.

for a while now she ...

German Shepherd hind leg problem 
my dog this morning woke up and has been limping. she is 5 months old an this is the first time ive ever seen her like this.

she is normally very ...

Very passive 14 month old German Shepherd Puppy  Not rated yet
I have a 14 month old GSD. He is a great pet and companion. I'm curious about his behavior with other dogs though.

He's pretty aloof, keeps to himself,...

Patchy hair loss on 8 month old German Shepherds thigh.  Not rated yet
I have a 8 month old female German Shepherd. She has a beautiful coat and as she is starting to get the white fur around her back legs (saddlebags?).

I ...

5 month old GSD grabbing my legs with his front legs...  Not rated yet
My 5month old GSD is a very sweet natured dog. One thing he does that troubles me, actually gives me a weird feeling is...all of the sudden, for no apparent ...

Where can I buy a German Shepherd puppy in South Korea?  Not rated yet




Hi,

I'm an english teacher in south korea and I'm looking very hard for a german shepherd puppy. Does anyone know where I can buy a German ...

My 6 month old female german shepard has started sleeping a lot during the day  Not rated yet





My 6 month old has recently started sleeping a lot during the day. she loves to go on walks and we take her everyday, but she makes no effort ...

Socialization vs. fully vaccinated.  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a 10 week pup. He's had 3 vaccinations. Due for his full-on parvo in three weeks, and then one waiting week.

Your article on socialization ...

Downed pasterns questions  Not rated yet
I read your article on downed pasterns because our breeder mentioned that our puppy's father has downed pasterns (or somewhere in his line).

Cléo is ...

I have a 4 year old German Shepherd with bad hips  Not rated yet
Hello, Thank god i found this site. I have a 4 year old with bad hips and it is killing me to see her like this.

I read everything to help her and ...

I believe our GSD has epi  Not rated yet
About a year ago a friend asked if we could take his 5 year old german shepard dog during his relocation to another home. Turned out he went into the service ...

My GSD Mix Would Be Perfect for Dock Jumping  Not rated yet
I rescued a female all black shepherd mix that is a water dog. I live in Howell michigan and would love to get her into that dock jumping but don't even ...

Looking at buying my first GSD pup  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm a regular reader of your site and am looking for buying my first GSD pup. I've learnt many things about GSDs from your site for which I'm very ...

I'm searching for a female German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet
Dear Sir/Madame, I really appreciate and like your work and philosophy. I'm living in Athens (Greece) and I'm searching for a female puppy that will be ...

GSD Puppy Crating time versus Elimination Intervals & Teething.  Not rated yet
Hello Debbie,

I have just downloaded your eBook "Your Total German Shepherd Dog" and I find it very interesting.

I have gone through your recommended ...

Bored GSD Question - Suggestions?  Not rated yet
I rescued a 1.5 year old female GSD. Her nature is somewhat laid back but still has a lot of puppy in her. I need additional toys for her when I am gone ...

Seizures in My German Shepherd  Not rated yet
my german shepherd is 2 years and 3 months old, on friday he had a full on seizure but we had walked up on it when he was in the tightening of his limbs ...

Stiffness in German Shepherd Puppy  Not rated yet
After a walk we have noticed kenzie a six month old female is finding it hard to get up and move ..I am relly worried this is the 1st stages of arthritis ...

3 year old GSD is intimidating new 3 month old Lab mix puppy  Not rated yet
Hi,

We just rescued 2 dogs last week, a 3 year old male German shepherd, Dallas, and a 3 month old male Lab mix puppy, Finn. They are both very sweet,...

Can my 18 months old hip dysplatic male gsd will able to do sex with a female gsd ?  Not rated yet




sir i hav a one and six month old german shepherd male dog...but he is suffering with hip dysplasia for last 3 months due to an accident..

so ...

How can I get my German Shepherd to stop being so rough?  Not rated yet
My German Shepherd has recently turned 2 years old, but he has always been rough while playing. It's just that it has really gotten so rough that I limit ...

Is our Sachmet a REAL German Shepherd?  Not rated yet
Hi there, my wife and I adopted a 3 month old puppy last week and she and her brother were identified as German Shepherd's. I personally saw her brother ...

German Shepherd Service/Therapy Dog  Not rated yet





Any suggestions for a West Coast organization who provides GS service/therapy dogs? Looking for one for a combat-wounded young man. Thank ...

Would a German Shepherd Be Suitable for Me  Not rated yet
Hello, i was wondering would a German shepherd be suitable for me and my family. We already have a dog and he is a border terrier/collie cross however ...

Petshop Owner has confused me too much about my GSD puppy  Not rated yet
Hi, I recently bought a german shephard puppy from a pet shop. But Pet shop owner has left me confused about certain things


1. I was told by the petshop ...

i have a two month old german sheperd  Not rated yet
i have a two month old german sheperd and we are feeding him royala canine starter, what i want to know is that feeding him only royal canine is enough ...

Should a GSD puppy be carried up and down stairs - if so until what age?  Not rated yet
Hi! Where I live there are 3 flights of concrete steps up to the entrance - each flight has around 12 steps (36 in total).

We are about to buy a gsd ...

My German Shepherd puppy aggressively barks at strangers in public or even obedience class.  Not rated yet
Hello, I have 6 month old GSD. He is a great dog, except for one problem. When I take him in public he barks at strangers. People will come up to pet ...

How long have german shepards been around  Not rated yet





I know that horand was declared the first german shepard, but i hear that german shephards have been around for a very long time before horand....

8yr old GSD male  Not rated yet





my 8yr old GS has been humping and then he is bleeding is this an emergency? He also has been on amoxicillian for the past 3 weeks for tx of ...

I gave my german shepherd to my mom, now he chews himself  Not rated yet
I had my german sherpherd for 8 years. When he was four we got another german shepherd. They got along at first, but then they fought.

They hate ...

Potty training Question  Not rated yet
I have a gsd puppy 2 month old . my parents are not interested in that puppy & they want him to get him out as quickly as they can becoz he does potty ...

How long is teething process last?  Not rated yet




How long is teething process last?


We have a 3 month German Shepherd that we got from the New Skete Monastery. He is teething like crazy ...

My 6 yr old German Shepherd has 3 times went after my Pomeranian  Not rated yet
Help Please, I have a 6 yr old Female Shepherd, we rescued her 4yrs ago she was a stray off the streets in very bad shape. Ears chewed up and bleeding,...

German Shepherd Hiking Companion?  Not rated yet
I've been looking for a good breed of dog to go with me on my hiking backpacking trips. These trips usually involve many hours of walking over difficult ...

How do you train your German Shepherd?  Not rated yet
I want to effectively train my 6 1/2 month old GSD, Sierra, as she has started at 3 months old with treats. At our current stage we can sit on command ...

Where do I go to adopt a service dog,one that just didn't make the cut?  Not rated yet




Where do I go to adopt a service dog


I live in sherman oaks, California.

I want to adopt a service dog that just didn't make the cut ...

6 year old male GSD sudden behavior problems  Not rated yet





Our male GSD (6 yrs) has been acting out of character lately. My husband walked him last week and two pitbulls approached them he cowered and ...

What type of toys do I need to get for my first German Shepherd puppy?  Not rated yet





what name brand of toys are the best for my first german shepherd puppy and do i need to buy it clothes?


Total German Shepherd :


I ...

Did I make a GSD Puppy socialization mistake???   Not rated yet
So I recently got my first GSD from a breeder and couldn't be more thrilled with him. He's very healthy and happy, a big boy was 25lbs at 9 weeks when ...

German Shepherd Very Sad; Not eating; Master passed away   Not rated yet
My husband passed away 4 months ago and he was the original master of Sasha (she's 6 1/2 yrs old). He got her when she was 6 weeks old and they were extremely ...

what to feed my gsd to increase his weight and height  Not rated yet





My GSD is 5 months old.He weight abt 18kgs.We give him 4 meals a day of porridge ,milk with about 150gms of dog food(Royal Canine).

When ...

How to pick a german shepherd puppy?  Not rated yet





I am getting a German Shepherd. I want a certain colour, same as the on in the picture..

What pattern should i look for in a puppy and ...

Why does my GSD itch so much?  Not rated yet





my GSD itches and bites at herself all the time - we have tried washing her she has has fleas

and we used frontline plus but still shes ...

How can we get our German Shepherd to stop peeing and will she protect us or our home from strangers?  Not rated yet
We got Bella from the shelter. She was 6 mo old. When we got near to her cage she growled and barked at us and we kind of liked her spunk, along with how ...

My 14 weeks GSD female is afraid of others dogs  Not rated yet
My 14 weeks GSD is very afraid when she is with others dogs, barking a lot, then when those dogs come closer, she runs back but still barking.

This ...

German Shepherd that charges people or cats through my window.  Not rated yet
German Shepherd that charges people or cats



My German Shepherd is the most amazing animal I've ever owned, but my husband may not let me keep him ...

Do German Shepherds bite police men and women  Not rated yet
do german shepherds dogs bite police men and women


Total German Shepherd :


Now I'm not exactly sure what you're asking for here but I'll assume ...

Why White Paws GSD?  Not rated yet





Hello Dears!
I have a female GSD " LOONA" her paws are white only the feet not the complete leg,,Although her sister is pure in every aspect,...

GSD DNA Test  Not rated yet





I have an eight month old German Shepherd puppy that we purchased while in Germany. About 4 months after we got him we received, DNA sample ...

Can a 5 years old German Shepherd gets pregnant?  Not rated yet





i have a 5 years old female german shepherd and then my one year old male german shepherd mated with her...

could my female german shepherd ...

Initial vaccination for German Shepherds?  Not rated yet





tell me the complete vaccination of my german shepherd


Total German Shepherd : Good question. I'm glad that you asked about vaccinations ...

German Shepherd life span?  Not rated yet





How many years do they live?


Total German Shepherd :

Good question, Lauren. Typically, assuming no major health problems or injuries,...

Would my job and my GSD cause a problem?  Not rated yet





i go to school at 7 and get home at 3 monday through friday and then i work 3 days a week, usually 4-11 at night.

i plan on spending every ...

My GSD puppy has weak hind legs  Not rated yet





hi my name is Adeel and i have a 10 months old pure female gsd. her hind legs cross when she walks i consulted a vet but he told me that it ...

Best age for buying a GSD ?  Not rated yet
Hi Everyone
What's the best age for buying a dog ( IT'S THE FIRST TIME FOR ME TO OWN A DOG ) ?

People say that the best age is 6-7 Months so he can ...

German Shepherd gestation period?  Not rated yet





how long is the gestation period? and how many puppies on average?


Total German Shepherd :

Good question, Nadine. On average a German ...

Biting German Shepherd Puppy  Not rated yet





My 5 month old GSD respects me, male, but he constantly bites my wife and my 2 daughters hair on the back of their head. Is this a dominance ...

GSD Questions  Not rated yet





Is the gsd good with other dogs?


Total German Shepherd :


Yes, German Shepherds can be very good with other dogs. But, here's the ...

Deworming German Shepherds - How Often?  Not rated yet
how often do i deworm my gsd?
she is 15 months old and loves to rummage in dirt and dustbins


Total German Shepherd :

I deworm my adult dogs every ...

Do you think my dog is a Sable German Shepherd?  Not rated yet





I rescued Bailey about 8 years ago. (she was approx 2 yrs) She was to be put to sleep that day b/c she wasn't manageable they told me. I took ...

2 month old german shepherd - bites everything!! and eats insects!!  Not rated yet
i have a 2 month old german shepherd. problem i am facing with my puppy is that he bites almost everything from shoes to sandles to sofa covers. tried ...

German Shepherd Walks  Not rated yet





My Female gsd is now just 3 months old has taken her 3 vaccination out of 4 that she needs to take.I want to take her out for morning walks ...

My German Shepherd Puppy, She Bites :(  Not rated yet
I have a German Shepherd puppy and she keeps on biting me and pulling my pants and just loves to chew on my shoes, especially if I'm wearing them!

whenever ...

Question about my female GSD  Not rated yet





My 4 yr old female GSD frequently urinates inside home. spayed very gentle


Total German Shepherd :


You didn't say if this was normal ...

shedding of hair on a German Shepherd Puppy!!  Not rated yet





My 8mth german shepherd sheds so muchhh!! does the shedding ever stop or clam down because my mom wants to give him away because she hates ...

My German Shepherd puppy is smaller than his siblings... Normal?  Not rated yet
I Bought my GSD when he was six weeks old and they let me take him home, estatic as I was I was nervous having a dog that small.

The breeder used free ...

German Shepherd Exercise Requirements  Not rated yet





how much exercise does an 11 month old GSD require?


Total German Shepherd :

What a great question. You have quite a little potential ...

My 11 week old GSD is constantly whining. What am I doing wrong?  Not rated yet
My 11 week old GSD Cullen is always whining. He whines in new situations which i would expect. But he whines when we are in the car which he has done that ...

Constant Whining by My German Shepherd Puppy  Not rated yet
Ever since I got my pup from the breeder he has done nothing but whine about everything. He always wants me to pick him up when he is not sure of his surroundings....

My german sheperd gracie  Not rated yet





My german shepherd likes to greet me with a toy in her mouth whenever i get out of bed and she makes a noise while doing it.

what does ...

Is it okay to change our German Shepherd puppy to Puppy chow  Not rated yet





is it ok to give a german sheperd puppy thats ten weeks old puppy chow its a female and we recently were giving it royal canin and she had ...

How to socialize an adult gsd  Not rated yet





How can you socialize an adult GSD? Our dog is not good with other dogs, and we have to adopt a second GSD because of a death in the family....

My gsd aint learning to potty outside  Not rated yet





my 2 months old gsd isnt ready to learn to potty outside, i take him out as soon as he is done with his meals but he keeps on sniffing and ...

Adopting a GSD  Not rated yet
I am in the process of adopting a male GSD. However, I have not seen the dog yet, but will do soon.

Anyhow, my concern is that if 1.5 year old male ...

1 ear dropped on GSD  Not rated yet




Hello I just want to ask I got 7 weeks old GSD - he has both ears up but now he have only one up and the left one is dropped dont know what to ...

German Shepherd escape artist  Not rated yet
We have a 1 year old female sable. She is a consumer of things inside: cushions, et al.

In any case, that is not the primary problem - we installed ...

Quick German Shepherd questions  Not rated yet
So im trying to get a dog, i wanted and active smart dog and the first one that came to mind was a german shepherd. I am 16 year old boy, who likes to ...

Aggresive German Shepherd puppy towards senior  Not rated yet





I just got an 8 week old german shepherd puppy and he is barking and growling at our 2 yr old boxer when they are introduced. What should i ...

9 week old german sheperd health problems. HELP!  Not rated yet





so i recently got a German shepherd 6 days ago. the owner of the puppy said there is nothing wrong with her all she gave me was her shots record ...

Is this a german shepherd puppy?  Not rated yet
I am loading a picture of my german shepherd puppy. Please confirm this breed of german shepherd.





Total German Shepherd : What a sweet smile ...

Are German Shepherd females fertile on their first heat?  Not rated yet





Hi, My german shepherd has just gone on heat. We have been locking her up but the dog next door has got in.

We are unsure what to do and ...

Colour of my German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet




I do have a German Shepherd puppy but there is a white spot in his chest. is he pure

as his father is a pure German Shepherd and his mom is ...

Is she a mixed breed or a pure German Shepherd?  Not rated yet





Hi. I have Kasha for about 3 years now. Rescued her from a junk yard and she is the best dog ever, well..after a year of hell...But that's ...

How much should a 15 month old german shepherd be eating?  Not rated yet
My german shepherd is 15 months old and weighs about 30kg. She is very skinny and her ribs stick out but she eats a lot. What should she be eating?




Total ...

German Shepherd pregnancy  Not rated yet
Quinsy is our GSD and two years 3 months old.. she was mated recently for puppies.. how to confirm her pregnancy and how to take care of her specially ...

My new purebred 18 mos female GSD has floppy ears most of the time  Not rated yet
Is there anything I can do to get her ears to stand up?

She's had a rough early life (2 shelters, 3 houses, 4 foster homes, and now me with a 3 yr....

Is this a German Shepherd Puppy??  Not rated yet





I was driving home one night when i literly found this puppy sleeping in the middle of the road. As a owner of a GSD I couldnt leave him there....

My german shepherd is too uneasy during summer due to hot weather  Not rated yet
i have a double coated pure breed german sheperd who is being disturbed by hot weather,

he barks excessively,he dosent like being tied ,he is vaccinated,...

Colour of GSD Puppies?  Not rated yet





What would be the colour of puppies if the mother is a white GSD and the father is regular black and tan.

Many thanks Kevin (Ireland)


Total ...

Very slim GSD puppy does not enjoy his food.  Not rated yet
I have a 10 week old GSD pup, we bought him home when he was 7 weeks, we give him milk in the morning...boiled rice and chicken in the afternoon and pedigree ...

Walking My German Shepherd  Not rated yet
If i bring home a german shepherd puppy at 9 weeks old, ideally, how many walks a week should i be doing with it and for how long?
As it gets older do ...

German Shepherd keeps weight off leg when standing  Not rated yet




GSD seems to have no pain and walks/runs normal, but when she stands still she keeps weight off leg raising foot off floor. nothing on foot, no ...

Our Black GSD puppy is mounting and chewing  Not rated yet





OKay, we just got our Black GSD on the 29th of April. Hes is 9 weeks old now. Hes always on my leg (mounting it or chewing at my pants or feet)...

My German Shepherd Dog is old   Not rated yet





hi my name is sereta. I have a german sheperd called ben he is about 14 years old

i had a visit from the rspca because they had a call ...

My 10 years old german shepherd lasiness  Not rated yet
i have a 10 years old german shepherd whose hearing and sight senses are still in good condition but the only problem is that he is facing difficulties ...

Problems With German Shepherd Barking  Not rated yet
Hi there,

My 11 month old german shepherd is an outside dog but at night time he barks very loud and for long periods of time.

I have no idea how ...

Degenerative Myelopathy Question  Not rated yet
Degenerative Myelopathy Question


My 11 year old german shepard male most likely has this condition due to elimination of other conditions and the ...

How many times a day do i feed my 2 month german shepard?  Not rated yet





how many times a day do i feed my puppy.she is two months.she picks up everything on the floor.is she hungry?





Total German ...

Is my GSD a purebred ? no papers please help   Not rated yet





Breeder told me many times she is a purebred. My concern is the color pattern is this what you call a sable?

and also the face im not sure ...

Bringing in another GSD  Not rated yet
I have a gsd male who is 22 month old. He is excellent with people and very loving and playful. With dogs he is indifferent.

He plays friendly with ...

Is it recommended to give your GSD puppy any vitamin supplement?  Not rated yet





I just bought a puppy, she seems to be in good shape it's 8 weeks old and we already dewormed her,

we feed her puppy chow and sometimes ...

German Shepherd puppy has a bite problem - also jumping up   Not rated yet
Our 5 mth old Sophie was easy to potty train,sit and down train. I have her most of the day until my husband gets home.

The problem is her nipping ...

Is it a REAL German Shepherd ...or Mix ??  Not rated yet





We are very exited! looking forward to having our first family dog very soon. Its very difficult to find this Breed were I live (Puerto Rico)...

German Shepherd Puppy Ear Taping Question  Not rated yet





Have a GSD and have been taping ears. Have the tape on for 1 week at a time. The ears then are both up for a week or so.

Then one will ...

Old Shepherds  Not rated yet





I have an eight year old shepherd/whippet mix. Until last week he could come jogging with me (6-8 km) every second day. Now I have to wait ...

Suitable food for a 10 month old german shepherd  Not rated yet





could you please recommend a suitable food for a 10 month old german shepherd i have just bought

he has a few problems bot feel if i can ...

Our German Shepherd will not come in when we ask her  Not rated yet





I have a GSD (Katlynn) she is 5 years old - we love her. She is great when we go places.

we have one problem when she is in the back yard ...

Extremely protective German Shepherd  Not rated yet





I have an extremely protective shepherd. She is wonderful with me but objects to all other people.

I must put her away when company arrives....

14 week old female German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet





we have a 14 week old female German Shepherd that we purchased from a breeder and we have all the papers and such, but she seem a little skinny ...

CURING AGGRESSION IN ADULT GERMAN SHEPHERD  Not rated yet





How can I keep my 4 yr old male shepherd from being so aggressive toward other dogs? We recently took him in from a friend who had to leave ...

One ear won't stand up on my German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet





Our 4 month old puppy had both ears up....now the left one has fallen and won't stand up...what should we do?







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Overly possessive and protective German Shepherd  Not rated yet





My female dog has been with me since age 5 weeks. She has always been leery of visitors and strangers.

As she aged (3years), she has become ...

11 week old german shepard male  Not rated yet





I was wondering if there is someway to stop him from trying to challenge me. If i say no he will bark and snap at me.

with every other ...

Boarding Kennels whilst on holiday - how long is too long for my German Shepherd?  Not rated yet





My 8 year old German Shepherd spends time in a boarding kennel while we are overseas. Next year we will be boarding him for 35 days. His longest ...

How do you keep a German Shepherd busy while alone?  Not rated yet





My husband and I both work outside of the house and our 2 year old german shepherd is home alone during the day.

She stays in the garage ...

Help! Our German Shepherd Puppy is a Night Owl  Not rated yet





Our German Shepard pup is now four months. He sleeps in the room with us on his bed and for a very short while slept all through the night....

Teaching the GSD puppy to deficate while walking outside in the yard  Not rated yet





We have an AKC registered (third generation removed from Austrian stock) GSD who is 14 weeks old (this is my third GSD and fourth purebred ...

how to stop my gsd chewing  Not rated yet





i have an 8mth old gs bitch and she is chewing things up constantly, she never chewed much before but over the 2 weeks she is chewing everything ...

Elbow Pain in my German Shepherd, Is it Elbow Dysplasia?  Not rated yet





We just got a 6 month old German Shepherd. He suddenly began walking with a limp in his left leg.

He does not seem to be in pain anywhere ...

German Shepherd - sleep outside?  Not rated yet





our 5 month old wants to sleep in his outside kennel instead of inside in his crate......is he too young



Total German Shepherd :

You ...

German Shepherd puppy over playing issue  Not rated yet





My female german sheperd is about 16 months old, she loves to play constantly with those orange chuck it balls, when outside weather permits ...

How long will my German Shepherd be submissive to other dogs?  Not rated yet





I have a 7 month male GSD. He is very well behaved and about average sized for his age. I've noticed that while he's around other dogs he ...

Elderly German Shepherd with EPI, Panus and now displaying stiff back legs  Not rated yet





I have a 10yr old Shepherd, we aquired him at 5 yrs from a rescue, he came already suffering with EPI and Panus, which we have managed to control ...

What kind of German Shepherd is she?  Not rated yet





I just purchased a German Shepherd from a Pet Store. I would like to find out what kind of shepherd is she from the color and markings. Could ...

German Shepherd puppy needs to accept smaller pets  Not rated yet
How can I train my 13 week old German Shepherd puppy to accept ferrets. He snaps at them whenever they get close.

Would it be a good idea to have ...

8 MONTH SHEPHERD - WHAT BEHAVIOURS CAN I EXPECT DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS  Not rated yet
Hi there,

I have a 8 month old male coated GS and I would like to know what type of behaviours I may see as he nears his 1st birthday?

We are currently ...

My German Shepherd is bitting alot!  Not rated yet





How can i make my GSD stop bitting - his teeth are getting sharper and its hurting!

we tell him no! and give him a little spanken! but ...

We recently lost our GSD to Degenerative Myelopathy  Not rated yet





Degenerative Myelopathy: Recently we lost our German Shepherd female who was a super dog. I was not aware of this disease until I researched ...

My 9 year old German Shepherd is getting snappy.......  Not rated yet





My German Shepherd is 9 yo and he has started snapping at me when given commands...

they only live 12 - 15 yo and he is in good health is ...

German Shepherd with cuts on rear legs and torn front carpal pads  Not rated yet





Would appreciate your thoughts. My GSD Immo loves to play fetch/ball. We're talking serious ball drive, I'll "ChuckIt" and he'll go after ...

My German Shepherd Zeeks dog aggression  Not rated yet





I have a 9mo old German Shepherd named Zeek . he is very aggressive toward other dogs as specialy smaller ones.

Everytime someone walks ...

Please Help! My German Shepherd jumps up and bites (and breaks) the top of my 6 foot fence  Not rated yet





I have a three year old German Shepard (that I have had for about 2 1/2 years) that jumps up and bites the top of our six foot fence (we just ...

Why is my 15 months old GSD still biting on things?  Not rated yet





I have a german shepherd which is about 15 months old. She has a bad habit of biting at night.

Most of the time,i let her out without confining ...

How well will a young GSD do when left alone during working hours?  Not rated yet





I am an officer in the Marine Corps and considering getting my first dog. I have some experience with the working dogs on base (all GSD) and ...

My german shepherds had a litter of puppies and I have coat questions  Not rated yet
Hi, My german shepherds had a litter of puppies about 6 1/2 weeks ago. Both parents have the typical german shepherd coat, but two of the puppies are little ...

German Shepherd with Double hind-claws   Not rated yet





I recently got a pup that has double hind-claws. I have raised GSD's for 19 years and have never produced one with a hind dew claw.

Does ...

German Shepherds and Anxiety  Not rated yet





I have a two-year old female GSD who is somewhat anxious and high strung. She has a daily walk but still likes to pace in the house in a circular ...

My GSD's ears are down at 5 months, what should i do?  Not rated yet





heyyyyyy, i hope u could help me, my black & red german shepherd who turned 5 months hasnt her ears up till now, i visited the vet. n he told ...

Can you get a long haired GSD from a dam and sire that are not?  Not rated yet





I have a four month old registered GSD that appears to be a sable long haired GSD. His mother and father are not long haired.

Is this ...

My German Shepherd puppy is biting..?  Not rated yet





i have a 11 month old GSD he is good a listen good but he is always biting, not like aggressive but the first thing he does is go for the nibble....

Size of German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet





My German Shepherd is a 7 month old male, normal height, but he only weighs 54 lbs.

He is really very beautiful. Doctors say he is healthy....

9 week German Shepherd puppy is possessive while eating  Not rated yet





My 9 week old puppy gets angry if you pet her while eating. It seems that she does not mind if you pet near the rear of her.

She only ...

My German Shepherd is drinking water aggresively  Not rated yet





My GSD drinks his water so aggressively. It's almost as if he is trying to "eat" the water.

He doesn't really even "lap" it up with his ...

Types of dog food for my German Shepherd puppy.  Not rated yet
i have a 5 month old german shepherd - she is very picky when it comes to her food. i was just wondering what type of dog food is best for her since she ...

My German shepherd holds right hind leg in the air when lying down-Often but not always  Not rated yet





It appears our GS injured his spine and the EM doctor put him on 3 weeks kennel rest and the following:

Robaxin 500mg 1.5 tablets every ...

CASTRATED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG - DEVELOPED 'BITCH STRIP'  Not rated yet





Hi,

I have a (just) 5 year old German Shepherd Dog who I have had to recently castrate because of benign prostate problems,

unfortunately,...

Question about "our furry guest", my son's German Shepherd  Not rated yet
I live in southeastern Iowa. We are keeping our son's German Shephard for a prolonged period of time. They moved from Wisconsin to Branson, Missouri last ...

Interested in a German Shepherd hearing dog  Not rated yet





Wanting information in obtaining a hearing dog for myself. I am a 51 year severely hard of hearing.

Is there an organization that would ...

Reasonably priced german shepherd wheel chair?  Not rated yet





My 10 year old german shepherd was diagnosed in august with degenerative myelopathy. It so heart wrenching to see him drag his hind leg

He ...

Black German Shepherd Skin irritation  Not rated yet





My 8 year old black German Shepherd has very sensitive skin and a sensitive stomach.

She is biting the upper back part of her body near ...

What should I feed my 1 year 6 months old german shepherd?  Not rated yet
1.What should I feed my 1 year 6 months old german shepherd?

2.My GSD is double coat so his hairs fall every day how can i take care of his fir and ...

Elderly German Shepherd  Not rated yet





Elderly German Shepherd - How long should a 10 yo German Shepherd with no particular health problems be walked and how many times a day?



Total ...

My German Shepherd Puppy is Biting  Not rated yet





I have tried to use puppy language and have followed your technique with our puppy and have had no luck.

He is now 4 months old and when ...

Is my puppy a full blooded German Shepherd?   Not rated yet





I recently adopted a German shepherd puppy and was told at the shelter that because of the white marking on his chest and his shaggy fur, he'...

My German Shepherd puppy cries at night - why?  Not rated yet





we just got a puppy German Shepherd and its crys a lot at night!! is it because he sleeps a lot during the day???!!



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German Shepherd puppy has lost toe nails  Not rated yet





We are looking at a 6 week old puppy whose mom chewed off two of his back toe nails.

Will this affect anything adversely?
Kristi

Total ...

I want to know what kind my dog is? Is it a German Shepherd?  Not rated yet





I got a dog from a shelter but they did not know what kind he is, He looks like german sheperd but with a shorter mouth and ears,and a smaller ...

13 months old German Shepherd female - never been in heat  Not rated yet





I have a 13 month old female GSD and she has never gone into heat yet. We would love to breed her, she is such a smart and beautiful girl....

Is my German Shepherd over excited?  Not rated yet





hiya my dog tara will be 3 this month..everytime i pet her she pees..will she grow out of this or is she just over excited?



Total German ...

When will I know how my German Shepherd Ears will stay?   Not rated yet





I have been advised that once my GSD's adult back teeth are through this will determine how his ears will stay. (Up or down)

Please would ...

German Shepherd Conformation showing question?  Not rated yet





Hi, I have german shepherd Bear, and i want to do conformation with him.

Does it matter that his father was a german import and his mother ...

German Shepherd Gumming?  Not rated yet





I have a beautiful, very intelligent (I think it, but head of K9 for police and a trainer have said it - tha the literally weighs all, thinks ...

My GSD has aggression towards other dog member  Not rated yet





I have a dalmatian 15 yrs old. got a 7 month old german shepherd and wants to be the alpha of the too..

she has bite the neck and shakes ...

Interested in Adopting a Second GSD  Not rated yet





Hello, My wife and I are currently looking at the possibility of adopting a second GSD. We currently have an American White male German Shepherd ...

My 6 month old GSD Loves to lick any exposed skin!  Not rated yet





My 6 month old GSD Loves to lick any exposed skin!

Hello, my name is Kelly. I have a 6 month old GSD named Cleo. She LOVES to lick exposed ...

German Shepherd Ear edges looking sickly  Not rated yet





I have a two-year-old neutered male GSD who has so far been very healthy. (aside from his all-day scratching and gnawing at himself.)

Just ...

German Shepherd puppy with slightly floppy ears  Not rated yet





My 4 month GSD's ears are slightly floppy, will they get more pointy as she grows?

Concerns for a south florida GSD vacationing in the snow  Not rated yet





We live in central Florida. I plan on taking my 3 year old female gsd to my farm in ky for a few days. She is in good health and very active....

My German Shepherd puppy fear urinates at the vet  Not rated yet





Hi, I have a 9 months old German Shepherd puppy who is not an Adult yet. My dog is very very social, sometimes when strangers are approaching ...

food for a 4 month old German Shepherd puppy?  Not rated yet





hi, i live in india (Lucknow) and feeding saber & vida to my 4 months old GSD pup he is a heavy bone long coat(as it looks) from a very good ...

House Training a German Shepherd puppy  Not rated yet





I am thinking about adopting a GSD this summer. When the summer ends I will be at school from 7 to 5 and my parents will be at work from 9 ...

Distance to walk a 4 month old German Shepherd puppy?  Not rated yet





hi, i walk my puppy twice a day, once in the morning then late in the evening, each trip is about a mile an half , so three miles per day.

is ...

Help on Using MITEaway (Tic Treatment) with my white German Shepherd  Not rated yet





Hello, I have a White Female German Shepherd, a few years old at that. Anyway, She will not stay still for me to give her the Tic Treatment ...

German Shepherd COAT questions  Not rated yet





I have 2 german shepherds and i just want them to have a really fluffy and kind of like a double coat of fur because is basically just makes ...

Coated German Shepherd Clubs in northern NJ  Not rated yet





I have a coated German Shepherd. He is four years old, comes from champion stock and has his AKC pedigree. I would like to meet other owners ...

White German Shepherd shedding question  Not rated yet





My white German Sheppard has a problem with excessive shedding. When she gets excited, upset and sometimes just sheds.

I know that shedding ...

Question about my white German Shepherd  Not rated yet





i have a almost one month year old shepherd. when she sleeps she suddenly gets up and sticks her tongue out and and starts breathing hard.

she ...

CLEANING OUT MY GSDS EARS  Not rated yet





My four year old male Baldwin, seems to get a lot of ear infections. Vet sent me home with panasol, ear cleaner, and assumed I would know ...

My German Shepherd is marking my home  Not rated yet





My shepherd has been inside my home, since he was five weeks home, he has just recently started marking things inside the home, what is going ...

German Shepherd with Very Hard Poo!  Not rated yet





We have recently taken over a 4 year old gsd. She had been neglected as was never walked or exersised. She has settled in well but seems ...

When should I have my GSD spayed?  Not rated yet





What age should I have my GSD spayed? I am concerned that she may have growth issues if its done to early. What is the best age for her?



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Choosing the right dog. Protecting children... German Shepherd or collie?  Not rated yet





We live on the edge of town on five treed acres. We are often visited by deer and moose and this year by a cougar. Our children are aged ...

Over-excited GSD puppy  Not rated yet





I have a beautiful 4 month-old blue, she's a really good pup just around me or one/two other people she knows. I already have her walking to ...

can a pure bred gsd have white paws & chest  Not rated yet
A friend recently bought 2 "pure bred" gsds. The male has white paws & a white chest with tan legs & a black blanket. The coloring looks more like a Bermese ...

overbred German Shepherd female  Not rated yet





I have a chance to get a 7yr old female who has been bred several times, what can I expect health wise

My GSD only listens to my Husband - what to do about boundaries.  Not rated yet





Hi, My wife is quite the Alpha but our 4 month old GSD is testing her daily. Boundary issues are arising where the dog only goes into the ...

My German Shepherd puppy is bothering the older smaller dogs  Not rated yet





My GSD Josiah is 9 months. He is the youngest, but biggest in the household. The three older smaller dogs were in the household first being ...

Does a male or a female german shepherd live longer?  Not rated yet





Does a male or female german shepherd live longer?

GSD and cats not getting along  Not rated yet





My 14 month old male GSD was raised in the house with cats. Now, all he wants to do is chase and grab them. They all hate him, and I cannot ...

GSD with addisons - any suggestions  Not rated yet





my gsd is 5 yrs old. he was diagnosed with addisons last year. he is on prednisone 5mg, and fludrocort 0.1mg.

my main concern now is his ...

Which sex of German Shepherd Dog is better for kids? Male or female?   Not rated yet





I have three children and I am looking to add a fourth. Our fourth child will be a GSD. My question is which sex interacts better with children?...

How to acquaint my German Shepherd Stella to "Pedi-paws" nail trimmer  Not rated yet





I have tried to gently introduce Stella to the Pedi-Paws but the slight noise it makes scares her,

Should I keep approaching her daily?...

Mouthy German Shepherd Puppies 
This page contains questions from readers about issues with biting and mouthing with their German Shepherd pups. Feel free to read as many as you'd like and to answer any questions you can.

Coat colors vs characteristics in the German Shepherd Dog  Not rated yet





are the characteristics in the different coats which theres I know sable, black and tan, black and white of shepherds the same??

Do they ...

Question About German Shepherd Toenails  Not rated yet





My german shepherd is experiencing something new and chronic with loss of toenails and some discoloration of nail (white instead of black accompanied ...

18 month old male German Shepherd mouthing  Not rated yet





Hi, I am looking for some advice - my 18 month old male gsd is barking at me in the garden, he also is mouthing my 11 yr old daughter to the ...

GSD puppy interaction with Chihuahua puppy?  Not rated yet





My fiancee and I have a 14 wk old GSD pup named Diesel. A very happy pup that is doing quite well with his training. However, we recently rescued ...

German Shepherd puppy tails  Not rated yet





hi, me and my wife have just brought home an 8 week male. had him only for a couple of days. everything looks healthy apart from his tail.

his ...

Shedding German Shepherd Questions 
This page contains visitor questions about shedding issues in the German Shepherd.

Change in Personality in My German Shepherd  Not rated yet





my dog is about 16 MONTHS old she has started to cry a lot and looks sad. she has even started running off if the gates open which isn't like ...

German Shepherd Hemangiosarcoma  Not rated yet





Do you have any new developments on this cancer that is seen in many GSD? I lost Baron 3/22/09 to this horrible terminal cancer. I have Lea ...

Dog Fight Question  Not rated yet





Last weekend my 10 yr female Lab/Shepherd mix and my 1 /2 yr female German Sheperd got into a dog fight. My Lab/Sheperd mix has become extremely ...

Adding a third GSD to our household. Puppy, young adult, or neither?  Not rated yet





We have a 3 year old female GSD and a 12 year old male GSD. Our female is the dominant dog but well trained (she has CGC and TDI certifications)...

My German Shepherd is Licking  Not rated yet





My GSD licks. Not herself, but furniture. Sometimes she will lick my sons hands and arms, but mostly furniture and pillows. Is this normal ...