German Shepherd Dog

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Owner's Guide

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD), is one of the most readily recognized breeds of dog in the world. They are also in demand world wide as a respected working partner for military and law enforcement agencies.

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Health Concerns

These conditions have all been seen in the breed.

* Gastric bloat and stomach torsion
* Hip and elbow dysplasia
* Allergies
* Panosteitis (bone disease)
* Pancreas problems
* Neurological problems

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Breed Profile

American Kennel Club
Group:: Herding
Size:: Large
Origin:: Germany
Color:: Tan, Black and Brown

German Shepherds are courageous, active and dignified. He is the world's leading guard, police and military dog. He loves to swim and hike and is fond of children once he gets to know them.

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…Buddy the German shepherd recently dialed 911 to call for help when his owner Joe Stalnaker of Scottsdale, Arizona suffered a seizure. The dispatcher heard only whimpering and barking, and sent the police. Joeâ s address was flagged in the Scottsdaleâ s... More…

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'First Dog' Bites Reuters Reporter

…his hand and letting the dog come to him. He's luckybite (notice that the dog is backing away even asthat Barney is not a German Shepherd. Di SkylarkNovember 7out in that manner to a dog who doesn't know him More…