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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

You're making a big commitment when you purchase a German Shepherd pup. You'll be accountable for a long time for the training and health of your dog.

Pet stores and online resources generally sell puppies from puppy mills that prioritize profits over the welfare of the animal. Pick a reputable breeder.

How to Choose a Breeder with a Good Reputation

Before purchasing a German Shepherd pup, it's important to get to know the breeder. Breeders who are responsible will be delighted to give you information about their dogs and breeding practices. Breeders will be delighted to give you information about their dogs and practices with you.

Your local German Shepherd club or organization is the best place to begin. Breed clubs usually have a secretary or puppy officer, who can guide you to breeders who are reputable. Alternatively, you can contact your state animal control agency for a list of licensed breeders.

Once you've identified a breeder with good breeding standards, make sure you take the time to meet them in person. You should look for an upscale, clean facility where the mother dog and her puppies are kept. Ask about the puppy's parents and siblings. You want to see proof that they have been screened for hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, Altdeutscher SchäFerhund Kaufen eye issues, heart disease and Degenerative Myelopathy.

A responsible breeder will be able to provide you with a copy of your puppy's medical records and the most current schedule of shots. They should have a great relationship with a veterinarian who is able to perform all the necessary tests and vaccinations. They can provide the name of the vet, his telephone number, and provide you with the records of consultation.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they may have regarding your lifestyle and Deutscher SchäFerhund Lebenserwartung living circumstances. This may hinder the breeder from selling a puppy to you. For example If they know that you have children, they may be hesitant to sell you a puppy because German Shepherds are known to be aggressive with children.

You should also expect an established breeder to ask you to sign a contract for the purchase of your German Shepherd puppy. The contract should contain information about the parents, their AKC registration number, and an option to return the puppy to the breeder. This is a great method for responsible breeders to keep track of their dogs and ensure they are placed in good homes.

Health Tests for Health

Breeders who are reputable conduct health tests on the dogs that will be part of their breeding collection. This is to ensure that they don't create pups that have an inherited illness. These tests include elbow and hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and GDV (also called Bloat).

In addition to health screenings, reputable breeders strive to gain personal knowledge of the temperaments and health of each dog they own. They are also able to freely and openly give this information to other breeders and prospective buyers.

The Kennel Club's Assured Breeder Scheme requires members to perform certain tests on their dogs. Breed clubs for German Shepherds also recommend that breeders conduct additional tests.

These tests check for genetic disorders that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. They also help breeders make better informed choices about mating, which will reduce the risk of inheritable diseases in the coming generations.

Typical genetic tests include

Hip Dysplasia

German Shepherds are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia, particularly in the front limbs. These degenerative joint diseases cause discomfort and Deutscher schäferhund lebenserwartung pain, but can be controlled through weight control, activity restrictions supplements, and medications. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals receives the X-rays under sedation to ensure the accuracy of the results.

The OFA test looks for hemivertebrae, butterfly vertebrae, block vertebrae and lumbar-sacral vertebrae (LSTV) as well as spondylosis and spina bifida. This test is not foolproof however, and it cannot determine if the dog will develop degenerative myelopathy, or other spinal diseases later in life.

Socialization

GSDs require a lot of physical exercise, training and mental stimulation to keep occupied. They are prone to becoming bored and a lack of exercise can lead to destructive behavior like excessive digging or eating shoes. Most often, these behaviors stem from insufficient emotional needs. This is why early socialization is so important for German Shepherd puppies. Proper socialization helps the puppy to gain confidence in new people and surroundings. It also decreases the chance that the puppy will grow anxious or aggressive in new situations.

Puppy socialization begins with mother and her littermates as they play and interact. This teaches the puppies appropriate social cues and how to deal with their boisterous and sometimes rough siblings. It also exposes the pups to a variety of smells, deutscher schäFerhund welpe kaufen sights, and sounds. The puppies are taught to behave in groups. This is essential to their success as adults.

Introduce the puppy to a variety of household sounds, including vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances and doorbells. The puppy should also be exposed to different outdoor sounds such as sirens, traffic, and construction. This is important to ensure that the puppy doesn't become scared or anxious about these stimuli. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a relaxed pace, and positive reinforcement should be used throughout the process.

It is also important for a puppy to get to know many different people over this time, as well as other pets. This can help reduce separation anxiety when the owner is away. An excellent example is when a dog is taken to puppy classes and dog parks or play dates with other dogs.

The puppy should be able to interact with the other dogs in a secure, controlled manner and the interaction should be restricted initially so that the puppy doesn't become overwhelmed. The puppy should be allowed to interact also with older, more sociable, calmer dogs. This will allow the puppy realize that not all larger, older dogs are dangerous and will aid in developing a positive temperament.

Training

German Shepherds require consistent, firm obedience training. It is essential to get them into an obedience class as soon as you can particularly when they are still young. This will help them develop into confident, well-mannered dogs. This is also a great time to get them familiar with the basics of commands such as sit down, stay, and come. The earlier a dog learns these basic commands the more easy it will be for them to follow your directions as they age.

Territorial aggression is a frequent issue for a lot of German Shepherd owners. They may be overly concerned about their home and property, leading to barking or growling at those who enter their area of. Territorial behavior is averted by the proper training, exercise and belgischer schäferhund welpen Kaufen öSterreich socialization.

Obedience training can also help prevent other issues with behavior in German Shepherds. Dogs who aren't properly trained can be a nuisance to their family and neighbors. They are often distracted by other pets, toys, or children. They may ignore basic commands like "sit" and "down."

During the puppy years It is essential to socialize your German Shepherds to new people, places and sounds. This is especially important before the puppy is 16 weeks old as their brains are in an important phase of development. If your German Shepherd is a protected puppy until that point they'll likely face new experiences more difficult in adulthood and will be more prone to anxiety-based aggression and fear.

Many dog owners do not realize that the German Shepherd requires mental and physical exercise in order to be content and peaceful. German Shepherds are herding breeds by nature, and are driven to please their owners and work. If they don't exercise enough, they may become bored or destructive. Regular exercise can tone muscles, reduces "cabin fever," improves circulation and aids in weight loss. It's an excellent way to be a part of your German Shepherd, too!