



German shepherd dog, more about the breed.



The German Shepherd Dog, or Alsatian, is also known in Great Britain and parts of Europe. The dog is one of the top ten most popular breeds in the United States, and is perhaps the most famous owner of the world among the breeds.



They owe their fame, for a small puppy found in a house filled with bullets and bombs in France taken by Lee Duncan.



After World War I, Duncan returned the dog to his hometown of Los Angeles, and raised him to become one of the most famous dogs in the world.



He participated in many films, and at the height of his fame received tens of thousands of messages from fans. His name was Rin Tin Tin.



The German Shepherd held many positions other than film star, serving in the army. Blind command, grazing herds, inhaling illegal materials, chasing the army, these are some of the functions of this diverse breed.



The dog took the role of national hero, the German shepherds were the search dogs.



The rescue, which was crawling under the ruins of the World Trade Center after the September 11 terrorist attacks, is searching for survivors and rescuing workers and families.





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When the UK accepted the kennel recordings in 1919, 54 German shepherds were registered. By 1926 the number had risen to over 8,000.



The dynasty gained international recognition after the end of the First World War. He praised the returning soldiers of breed and animal actors, Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart, the two most popular breeds.



The first German Shepherd dog registered in the United States in Switzerland and the offspring suffered defects resulting from poor reproduction, causing breed breeding during the Late twenties.



The popularity increased again after won of, sieger Pfeffer von Bern in "Grand Victor" in 1937-1938 at the American kennel Club show, but the solace suffered another decline at the end of World War II, due to anti-German sentiment.



Dog popularity gradually increased until 1993, when it became one of the three most popular breeds in the United States.



As of 2016, the German Shepherd is the second most popular breed in the United States.





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The fitness of the German shepherd dog is well suited to compete in performances and competitions, especially fitness experiences.



The German shepherd Consciousness may embody some of the best qualities of dogs, originally bred to herd the herds throughout the day .



They are high-energy dogs that need a lot of movement and activity and exercise.



Without it you will express boredom and frustration in ways that the breeder may not like, such as biting, chewing, and barking.



The breed is also isolated from the suspicious nature of dogs at times.



However, if the dog is exposed to many different situations, people, and places in the puppy stage.



They can learn how to get used to taking new people and new conditions, without the need for stress.





If you want to adopt a puppy, you will get a completely different kind of German shepherd, depending on whether they come from dogs that come from American breeders versus German breeders.



In general, most American breeders aim to create heroes for the show of dogs.



Breed fans say the American"German shepherd dog"is quieter than his German counterpart, and critics see that American dogs have lost some of their breed's original talents and are more prone to behavior problems, such as separation anxiety.



German breeders, on the other hand, bred for work abilities, and dogs fit into the traditional breed's appearance.



Before breeding a German shepherd in Germany, the dog must pass several tests, to prove that it meets the required physical and mental standards that the breed is famous for.



The dogs of the German Shepherd in Germany tend to be more active and strong, in order to bear the work required of them.









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A German shepherd is not suitable for people who are absent for long periods of time from home. When a dog is left alone, it can feel bored or anxious, and is likely to express anxiety in ways, such as barking.



German Shepherds are very active and smart dogs, you should keep busy learning, playing and exercising.



Therefore, it is preferable that the dog exercise daily, whether physical or mental sport, and this is necessary to rid the dog of anxiety.



German shepherds can be isolated from strangers, to raise a social dog, good behavior, puppy must be exposed to many people and experiences. Obedience training is the most important lesson a puppy learns to obey.





Dog Character:



The dog is usually isolated but not aggressive, and it is customary that dogs do not make friends right away, but once they do, they become very loyal and friendly.



They are dogs that love their families, which makes them very aggressive when they are threatened and show their strength, which makes them excellent watchdogs.



This breed of dog is known to be extremely intelligent. Easily trainable to get a job.

The German shepherd can be trained on almost anything, so he can alert deaf people to the doorbell, even inhaling victims of avalanches.



The only thing that the dogs of the German shepherd cannot do is to be alone for a while, because they need companionship, because they are bored and frustrated.



He does not prefer his family to ignore him, because he will express it in an act that they may not like.



Like all dogs, the German Shepherd needs early socialization, because socialization ensures that the German Shepherd puppy grows to become a good dog.



Without raising, it will become a hostile dog to new people and other pets. He will be subject to many behavior problems, worried and insecure.





Some important exercises include:



Training the puppy crates is not just an exercise, but helps the puppy learn to be calm, behavioral, and happy to break away from the owner.



Because he finds a goal in which he puts his ability to get work, as is known about the breed.



This exercise is especially important for the German shepherd, who suffers from separation anxiety, or anxiety to leave him alone at home.



They are known for being a great watchdog, but the German shepherd should never be restricted. Disproportionate to the dog; restraint leads to frustration and aggression.



The German Shepherd lives happiest days with the family, but with a suitable space for him, where he can burn some of the energy stored inside, as is known about the nature of the breed.









Modern breed:



The modern structure of the German Shepherd's body is raised for competitions and performances.



Some critics see the modern German Shepherd, moving away from the ideology of Van Max Stephanitz, which is to raise the German Shepherd primarily as working dogs. Dogs are bred in Germany for their intelligence and ability to work for great times.





Controversy:



The kennels disagree among themselves, the UK kennel sees common dogs straight back in shows, hence the conflict.



The breed offers sloping backs are reared for beautiful appearance, and have companion problems in the hind legs.



The debate reopened when critics commented on the breed as "half a dog-half a frog" in the BBC documentary "pedigree dogs exposed".



In one presentation, a veterinarian noted that the bones of the dog's foot were "not normal in shape.



" The kennel club's position on this was that "the issue of safety is not a slight difference in views, it is a fundamental issue in the form and movement of the breed."



The Kennel Club has decided to retrain the referees to punish dogs suffering from these problems.



The Kennel Club also recommends testing for any disease in the joints, such as hip dysplasia, and other common strain problems.







