German Shepherd Dog Breed Articles

German Shepherds

The German shepherd, one of the world

German Shepherd Training

Once you

German Shepherd Pedigree

The German shepherd

German Shepherd Adoption

Adopting a German shepherd can be done in three ways: Through a rescue, a breeder or a kennel. And once you do adopt a Shepherd, you

The GSD History Is Of A Very Well Respected And Admired Dog Throughout The World

GSD history, relatively speaking when compared to many of the other breeds of dog, is still that of a very young breed. Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, developed the German Shepherd Dog breed in 1899, based entirely on his vi...

German Shepherd Coat Colors And Patterns Vary Greatly

Genetics of German Shepherd Coat Colors

Could a German Shepherd be the Right Dog for You?

The German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian or Schafer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. Because they are eager to please, they are easily trained in obedience and protection. The German Shepherd Dog is a large, strong, substantial-looking dog.

GSD Jobs Draw On The Breeds Working Dog Roots

GSD jobs are what the breed desperately craves. The GSD is the most versatile breed of working dog in the world. Highly adaptable, task-oriented, naturally protective, the German Shepherd is a dog suited to working with people. Overall, this breed...

Things to Know About a German Shepherd Dog

A sound temperament is a must in a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). By sound, I mean a disposition where one minute you can let a protection trained GSD play alone with your 5-year old child, pull on its ears, pet its head, tug on its tail and NEVER-EVE...

Training Your German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog truly is a wonderful animal and not only do they make good working dogs, they also make superb family pets. They are however very different from other pet breeds and need to be handled and trained with a different approach ...