Throughout the history of the German Shepherd breed, these dogs have served as loyal, faithful companions and servants for humankind As you read this article on your computer screen, thousands of brave German Shepherds the world around are on duty as watchdogs, police dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, bomb dogs, drug dogs, sheepherders or military dogs

German Shepherds, like any other living animal, can develop allergies to things around them Sometimes these allergies are inherited through genetics and other times these allergies affect only your dog and can occur even though your dog's lineage does not have any of these conditions in it

You can expect health issues with pretty much any pet you bring home and while a small percentage of pets ever do develop health problems you should still know how to recognize the signs of German Shepherd health problems if you are a German Shepherd owner Your vet and your breeder will give you the information you need to figure out if you are dealing with normal German Shepherd behavior or potential health problems

Caring for your German Shepherd doesn’t require a lot of bathing, but it is essential to have regular grooming If you maintain proper grooming procedures you can provide your German Shepherd with a shiny coat and prevent them from contracting skin problems

A German Shepherd pup is one that is a great addition to any home as long as you take the steps needed to maintain control of the situation Every dog should view his or her owner as the pack leader in order for the owner to maintain control, and this is no different for the German Shepherd pup

Please think carefully before adding a German Shepherd puppy into your life These dogs need attention, finical support and training from day one

German Shepherd puppies that are for sale come in a variety of colors like black and brown, black and tan, black and silver, solid black, black and cream and sable The breeder who sells German Shepherd puppies will have all the medical information on the puppy and will have to show you where the puppy has lived in his short life

German Shepherds make excellent pets because they are athletic, energetic and bond well with their owners Many know the German Shepherd breed because of their high trainability as a search and rescue dog or a police dog

Who hasn't passed a pet store and noticed the cute, sad-eyed puppies behind the glass What most don't know is the history behind those puppies and the pet store itself

The German Shepherd dog has a relatively short history though it is a well-loved and well-worked dog today The breed began in Germany in 1899 and was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1911