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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 out ...

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 people ...

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 ...

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....

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? If so, when ...

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 ...

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 seems ...

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 test to find ...

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. He also bites ...

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 dam.

Pups ...

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 of dandruff,...

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 pick of 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 and I need ...

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 male. Which ...

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 and some other ...

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 or lay down....

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 gold wolf cub ...

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 ok.They wouldnt ...

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 everyone....

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 Dog club of ...

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 correct. The ...

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 the puppies ...

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 when one of ...

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 the best treats ...

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 situation....

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 ...

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 building ...

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 growls at her ...

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 ...

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 about or do?...

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 that didn'...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 not a real ...

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 
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 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 
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 ...

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 for a solid ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 say that ...

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?

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 ...

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....

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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 ...

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 this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 we ...

When Will My German Shepherd Puppy's Ears Go Up  Not rated yet
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 ...

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 not so good ...

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 besides ...

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 ...

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.

I took ...

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,...

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 swelling,...

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).

How ...

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 from some one ...

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



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

I am giving ...

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 Shepherd : Puppies ...

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 but ...

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 indiffernt.

He plays friendly with ...

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 ...

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), after 3 ...

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 flop or fall,...

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 for him to ...

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 sort a good ...

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 that is fenced ...

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. She loves ...

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 and she ...

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 the country....

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?







Total German Shepherd ...

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 extremely ...

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 dog I have had ...

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 stay to ...

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 and outside ...

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.

Now, every ...

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 dog I've raised ...

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 in sight ...

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 walkng with a limp in his left leg.

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

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 we throw and ...

GSD being fostered at my home with small children  Not rated yet
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 reminded me ...

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 is curious ...

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 quite ...

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 I send you ...

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 no it doesnt ...

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 her symptoms....

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 this a sign ...

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 it as fast ...

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 by our house ...

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 replaced ...

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 her ...

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 have come ...

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 anyone know ...

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 pattern ...

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 me that it ...

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 possible, or ...

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.

He ...

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.

Does ...

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 reacts when ...

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 tongue, he ...

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 8 hours white ...

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, he has ...

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 help me.



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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 still has ...

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 her tail and ...

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?



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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 I try to ...

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'...

Raising 2 female gsd from 2 different litters   Not rated yet
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 weeks apart ...

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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I ...

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 body,

i ...

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. Should we ...

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;...

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 ...

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 ...

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 
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?...