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 ...

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 and aggressively ...

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: My ...

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 Dog puppy....

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 has helped....

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 right now.

If ...

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 have two ...

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 if it's normal ...

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?








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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 YELPS WHEN ...

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 have loose ...

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 and heavy seasonal ...

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 true?





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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 to show this ...

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

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 is folded down,...

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 and out ...

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 pushing or ...

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 move.

She ...

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 out. Running ...

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 this normal ...

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 outside,...

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 on average ...

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 he does something ...

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 not always ...

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. I was ...

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 him till 1.00 ...

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 a ride?






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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 dog never ...

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 certain parts ...

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 this correct?...

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 older dog, but ...

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 & tan & Black ...

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.

Do you ...

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 White mask,...

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 a little ...

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 him he seems ...

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 won't listen ...

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 abraded ...

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 she takes to ...

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 with a medium-...

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?




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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 here that we ...

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 to jog when ...

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 am having ...

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 snapping at ...

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.

Also,...

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 when ...

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 difficult to ...

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 just really ...

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 whine and cry ...

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 training classes ...

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 who got sent ...

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 and she ...

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 on the weight ...

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, Ella,...

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 completley house trained - now she ...

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 tenative with ...

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 is in good ...

German Shepherd Itching Questions  Not rated yet
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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 let her out ...

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 until this ...

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 her teething ...

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 reported ...

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 really ...

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. Now we'...

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 some of their ...

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 shedding ...

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 him and ...

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 has 2 birthdates:...

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 2 or 4 years ...

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 of him biting ...

German Shepherd Puppy Ear Questions  Not rated yet
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 of us but ...

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? She looks ...

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.

He had ...

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 issues?



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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 to go. What ...

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 by something ...

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 spray of ...

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 scratching,...

"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 a few hot ...

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 walks. (we ...

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 home for ...

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. Would really ...

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 of paws. color ...

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 puppy look ...

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?

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 the differences....

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 ...

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's a mix.

I'...

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

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The guardian within my German Shepherd  Not rated yet
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 building ...

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?



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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 you advise ...

Question about laid back, black German Shepherd  Not rated yet
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 i have had ...

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 is an american?...

German Shepherd stretching his back legs  Not rated yet
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 down position,...

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 about before....

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 the dalmatian....

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 male ...

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 skin, ie;...

The Name ARCO for a German Shepherd??  Not rated yet
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 that didn'...

German Shepherd scared of people  Not rated yet
Here is another great question we recently got in from Kathy in Wisconsin about her German Shepherds behavior. So, here is her question - what do you all ...

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 recently,...

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.

However,...

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 he barks ...

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 bloodline

what ...

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 to 5.

In ...

My 3 month old German Shepherd puppy is humping pillows  Not rated yet
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.

I ...

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 that ...

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 she needs for ...

My female GSD is very thin.  Not rated yet
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, i am very ...

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 them look ...

German Shepherd puppy - Separation anxiety or just adjusting?  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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 to other ...

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 of coated ...

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 is normal ...

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 also ...

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 how to clean ...

Buying a German Shepherd Puppy?  Not rated yet
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 my wife and ...

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 on?



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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 to have trouble ...

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?

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 3,5 & 7. Since ...

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 heel for 80%...

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 family room ...

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 two Chihuahuas ...

German Shepherd run away   Not rated yet
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 that is somewhat ...

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 let him roam ...

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 fur. it still ...

Correct way to feed a GSD puppy?  Not rated yet
What is the right way of feeding my 3 months old German Shepherd puppy?

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?

When ...

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? Or just ...

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 all act the ...

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 by ...

My German Shepherds Heidi's runny nose  Not rated yet
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 not a real ...

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 point of tears ...

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 a 9 ...

White spots on German Shepherds  Not rated yet
Can a german shepherd have complete white areas, like white sock feet or chest?

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 tail ...

Shedding German Shepherd Questions  Not rated yet
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 her.

i ...

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 who is Baron'...

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 aggressive ...

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).

We ...

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 GSD behavior?...