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German shepherd or Alsatian is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. They are highly agile and very good looking. GSDs are highly intelligent dog breed and are mostly recruited in the police and armed forces.
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Breed Information • Read More Life Span -11 to 12 years • Availability - Easy to get • German shepherd or Alsatian is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. They are highly agile and very good looking. GSDs are highly intelligent dog breed and are mostly recruited in the police and armed forces.
Maintenance • Read More Grooming – Medium attention required • Drooling – No • Bath – Rare • Climate Adaptability – They can adapt to various climatic conditions but they love cold weather. • Exercise Requirement- They need lots of exercise
Health German Shepherds are a healthy breed and don’t require frequent veterinarian visits. However with age they can develop joint problems such as • Hip dysplasia • Blood disorders • Epilepsy • Chronic eczema • Dysfunction • Retinal atrophy
Temperament • German Shepherds are amazingly loyal dogs. • They are courageous, lovable and act as perfect guard dogs. • They are highly intelligent and love to be engaged in various physical activities that require them to use their heightened intelligence. • They are average barkers can this habit can be managed with proper training. • They are very good with children and you can bet that they will keep your children safe.
Training & Intelligence • They are highly intelligent, which is one of the main reasons why they are so popular with police and armed forces. • There basic training should include easy commands such as 'sit', 'down', 'come' and 'stay'. • They an exceptional sense of smell and this ability makes them highly observant of scents. • They have the ability to outsmart humans as well.