German Shepherd 101

German Shepherd 101

The Ultimate Resource Guide for First-Time GSD Owners

Are German Shepherds Good for Grandma or Grandpa?

A report issued in April 2019 by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging cited reasons that seniors ages 50 to 80 liked having pets. Fifty-five percent of the seniors polled said they had a pet. Of those, 68 percent had dogs.  And German Shepherds are the second

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Male vs Female German Shepherds: How to Choose?

Male vs Female German Shepherds: How to Choose?

Male vs Female German Shepherds: How to Choose? How to choose between a male and a female German Shepherd? The answer to this question depends on what you’re looking for. Are you looking for a pet in a family with young children? Or do you want a guard dog to

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Is German Shepherd Good For First-Time Owner?

Are German Shepherds Good for First-Time Owners?

You may be attracted to Geman Shepherds for their loyalty, obedience, intelligence, and even appearance. Or you think GSD is right for you based on what you have read or heard about. I get that. But if you are going to get your first dog, are German Shepherds good for

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How to deal with German Shepherd Shedding?

Can You Stop German Shepherds from Shedding?

German Shepherds are also known as the “German Shedders” – they don’t earn this name for no reason. It is because they shed 365 days a year – as a way to adapt to the seasonal change around them, at the same time refreshing their coat to guard against fleas

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Will German Shepherd Kill Chicken?

Will German Shepherds Kill Chickens?

Warning: This introduction video between a German Shepherd and a chick may give you a heart attack. Please do not try this at home. In general, German Shepherds have a natural instinct to chase running animals. And GSD will grab, bite, injure, or accidentally kill chickens out of their prey

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Will GSD Kill Cats?

Will German Shepherds Dogs Kill Cats?

This question might sound silly to some people (e.g. GSD owners with cats all live peacefully in the house). Just because it has never happened to you does not mean it won’t happen. It is not uncommon for a German Shepherd Dog to kill cats at home or next door

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Can a German Shepherd Kill You?

Will a German Shepherd Dog Attack Its Owner?

German Shepherds are large dogs. Their bite force can be as powerful as 238 PSI (pounds per square inch), which means it’s strong enough to break a bone and cause very serious physical injuries.  In extreme cases, it could be fatal. German Shepherd Dogs can literally attack and kill a

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