Articles for tag: German Shepherds, Shepherds

Karla News

The White German Shepherd: Best Family Dog

A white German shepherd? Yes, a white German shepherd dog makes a great dog for kids, a great guard dog and a wonderful companion for adults. Not many people have heard of the white German shepherd dog breed. In fact, I never knew white German shepherds existed until my parents decided it was time to ...

Karla News

10 Reasons You Should Own a German Shepherd

What I find amazing is that someone on Associated Content took the time to write an article telling people 10 reasons not to buy a German Shepherd. I’m sure breeders are inferiorated with what this person said. I have come with a set of 10 things that people should consider when buying a German shepherd. ...

Karla News

Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd dog is a noble dog breed with a rich history of serving man. With his keen intelligence and eagerness to work and follow commands, he’s earned the reputation of being a top canine breed. It’s not surprising that this strong and capable dog makes an excellent pet if carefully selected and properly ...

Karla News

Pannus: Caring for Your German Shepherd Dog

Pannus, or Chronic Superficial Keratitis, is a disease commonly found in German Shepherds. It’s an autoimmune disease which slowly and progressively attacks the cornea of the eye. It causes swelling of the cornea, brown or pinkish tissue ingrowth, and blood vessel ingrowth and scarring. These corneal changes lead to a slow and progressive loss of ...

Karla News

The Best and Worst Dog Breeds for Homes with Young Children

There are dogs for different times in people’s lives, and not all dog breeds are up to the job. Getting the wrong breed of dog may very well place either the dog or the children in danger. Chihuahuas- I LOVE chihuahuas, I really do. Long before the Paris Hilton crowd began using them as purses ...

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Information on Different Types of German Shepherds

The German Shepherd is respected and admire throughout the world for it’s versatility intelligence and loyalty. They are well suited to active working environments.They often are deployed in various roles such as police work,guarding searching and rescue missions. They have also been used by the military for bomb detection.Whence the name ,”Bomb sniffing dogs”. A ...

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Most Popular Male Dog Names

According to the AKC, American Kennel Club, the most popular breed of dog in the USA this month is the Labrador Retriever followed by German Shepherd, Yorkshire Terriers, Golden Retrievers, and Boxers. Below, I’ve offered suggestions on appropriate male dog names for each breed. Labrador Retrievers are people and action oriented dogs who think that ...

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German Shepherd Dog Breed Characteristics

One of the most popular dog breeds in the world is the German shepherd, sometimes known as the GSD for short. In the UK, they are called Alsatians, after the area in France where they originally were bred by German dog breeders. The first GSDs were whelped around 1882. For such a ubiquitous dog breed, ...