Monday 19 October 2009

Beautiful German Shepherds.

German Shepherds make very loyal companions and can invoke many happy childhood memories for the dog loving adult.

Many people can be a bit apprehensive of the size and apparent aggressiveness of German Shepherds, but if time is taken to get to know this breed better, then a more trusted loyal pooch would be hard to find. It is recommended that the purchase of a pedigree from a well known and trusted breeder is a must where the breeder holds documentation to the family tree of all puppies which can go a long way to giving you peace of mind as to the dog's character, especially when introduced to a family with children.

When picking out a young pup, it is often advised to pick out the quietest of the litter, especially if being introduced as a family pet and look out for the size of their paws...a good indication as to what size the pup will eventually become into adulthood.

Most young pup's when taken from their mother for the first time are obviously going to be unsettled for the first few nights. A good way to settle the pup is to leave a blanket with the breeder at least a week before you pick up the pup so that the smell of the mother is embedded deep within the fibres, giving comfort through the night during the first few days at it's new home, snuggled up with the smell of it's mum.

After a cozy night's sleep you will be greeted with much enthusiasm as only a young dog can bestow on their owners.

If treated properly, German Shepherds offer obedience, loyalty and a trusting nature and really one cannot hope for a more placid loving 'best friend', although at times they can look very scary to visitors with their heads poking over the fencing, bearing their teeth!

What a sense of humour they can have too and are not adverse to sticking their nose under your bum to roll you down a grassy bank!

They're very clever. When they want something they will come and sit in front of you with their big brown eyes seemingly pleading with you and you can usually run through a list of things they may want, prompting them to jump up and run to the door when you've identified just what that might be.

German Shepherds bring so much love and joy into our lives...so if you're a little apprehensive about having a German Shepherd as a pet come guard dog...give them a chance....if treated properly, they'll never let you down!

I hope you enjoyed my short article...enjoy your German Shepherd!

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