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German shepherd for sale

If you are considering getting a dog and still don't know what is the right breed for you - German shepherd should be the one at the top of the list. There are a lot of German shepherd puppies for sale, but before you choose one it will be good to know something about this magnificent breed that you will fell in love with at the first glimpse.

Origin of German shepherd

This breed is well thought-out to be one of the most perfect breeds in the world. Of course, Germany is the home of German shepherds but it was a long process until Max von Stephanitz, who is considered to be the father of this breed, got what he wanted. He wanted to create “the perfect working dog” and with mix of Belgian shepherd, Dutch shepherd, and German dog - he got one. He admired his intelligence, physical stamina and training abilities. German shepherd was introduced to the world at the dog show in 1899 and first German shepherd was Horand von Grafrath. In 1919 there were only 54 German shepherds and in the next ten years that number had grown to over 8000. This breed became very popular after the First World War due to high praises from the soldiers. Animal actors like Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart popularized this breed even more. As of 2012 German shepherds are the second most popular breed in the United States and this breed is home keeper in the countries all over the world.

Physical appearance of German shepherd

German shepherds are mid-large sized dogs with average male height of 60-65cm and 30-40kg, while female average height is 55-60cm and 22-32kg in weight. Eyes are usually medium sized brown with intelligent and lively look while the nose is black. Neck is long with strong body constitution and bushy tail. Hair color can be black and yellow, black and gray or red/black. The coat is medium to long with two layers, while undercoat is very thick so this breed has very good resistance to extremely cold and humid weather. German shepherds are very strong with a lot of energy. They have very powerful jaw and their sense of smell is one of the best of all breeds.

Mentality of a German shepherd

German shepherds are very good guardian dogs. This breed is one of the most intelligent breeds in the world and they are very curious and eager to learn and explore. Although they are very good at finding criminals and being police dogs they are very friendly and they love playing with the family. With right training they are not aggressive at all and enjoy playing with children and adults. They are very self-confident so they will not tolerate indiscrimination. German shepherd's personality is very noble-like and they have high self-esteem.

How should I feed my German shepherd?

Due to German shepherd's quick growth they need to eat a lot of food so they can develop properly. Their diet requires a lot of proteins which provide them energetic, strong and healthy life. The best protein source for German shepherd should be from real food and not bad quality dog food that contains corn syrup which can be very bad for their health. Fat is also very important segment for German shepherd's diet, but giving them too much fats can be harmful, so balanced fat diet rich with proteins is perfect. Fats also help fur, giving it nice quality and gloss. If you are looking for German shepherd puppies for sale you should prepare yourself for feeding them with large amount of food because puppies eat twice as much as adult dogs. Puppies can eat up to 2kg of food per day which can be divided into 2-4 meals. Younger German shepherds sometimes necessitate high-energy food to keep them active.

How to take care of German shepherd's health?

German shepherds are very healthy and active dogs and with proper care they can live active, happy and healthy life. Due to their energetic nature they require a lot of long walks. They should be walked or ran with at least two times a day. Common health problems are hip and elbow dysplasia which is typical for almost every breed in the world, and that means that German shepherds should be fed with bones - calcium can prevent this disorder. With wrong diet breed can also develop blood and pancreatic disorders and therefore you have to be very careful with the diet for your dog. Canine degenerative myelopathy is also common for German Shepherds and that means they can have spinal disorder that develops after the age of 7. Don't let that discourage you if you are looking for German puppies for sale, because this is not very often, and proper care can prevent any of those diseases easily. Regular veterinary visits and balanced diet will do miracles for your German shepherd. They are considered to be one of the healthiest breeds.

Are German shepherds easy to train?

Like it was already said, German shepherds are one of the most intelligent dogs in the world and very eager to learn, therefore training will be very fun and easy. They are trained to be police dogs, guardian dogs, dogs that help people with disabilities, rescuing victims from disasters, sniffing dogs for illegal substances and explosives. Due to their temper they should be trained with firm, constant and kind handle but old-fashioned punishment. They learn very quickly, and they can learn a lot of commands. German shepherds should be socialized with other animals and humans while they are young. They can be aggressive if they are not socialized properly, but if they spend time with other animals they are very loving and caring pets.

How to get German shepherd?

There are many places for you if you are looking for German shepherd for sale, but the best way, if you are looking online, is that you can learn more about your dog, you can see the pictures and that you can see dog's heritage. It is very important for us that your dog arrives safe and happy without suffering of unpleasant travel. German shepherds are magnificent dogs that are very good for families, active people, explorers, people who like challenges and also people that need special care or have a disability. You will really get the best friend in German shepherd.