The other names of German Shepherd Dog: German Wolfdog and German Shepherd Dog. The specific pedigree has not been proven so far, and the origin is in Germany. German Shepherds have special advantages for working with their noses. Therefore, German Shepherds are given priority in the police and military. German Shepherds have a gentle personality, obey orders, and have a keen sense of smell and alertness. They are excellent guard dogs, detection dogs, and military dogs. Today, German Shepherds are recognized around the world as one of the best working dogs.

1. German Shepherd-morphological characteristics

(1)Physical characteristics

German Shepherds are large dogs that are loved by the public because of their strong body and charming appearance. The ideal height at the withers is approximately 24-26 inches for males and 22-24 inches for females. The male is about 60-65cm tall and weighs about 33-38kg, and the female is about 55-60cm tall and weighs about 26-31kg. The entire body has perfect lines, appropriate proportions, and a calm and calm gait.

(2)Appearance characteristics

The German Shepherd's head is of appropriate size, inverted triangle shape, and well proportioned to the entire body; its ears are large, wide at the base and thin at the tip, and are kept erect at all times. The nose is of good size, usually black, and has a very sensitive sense of smell. The neck is muscular and clear-cut; the back and waist are muscular and broad; the tail is long and droops naturally. The limbs are of moderate length and well muscled for running.

(3) Coat characteristics

The coat of the German Shepherd is relatively short, but very dense and rough. The coat colors are mostly tawny and brown, but also completely black, white or silver. Common colors are black on the head, face, back and tail, and yellow or brown on the lower part. There are many other colors, and there are also uniform tones all over the body.

(4)Characteristics

German Shepherd dogs have a gentle temperament, obey orders, have a keen sense of smell, and are highly alert. They are widely used in military and police fields, such as drug detection, escort, reconnaissance, etc. As a pet dog, the German Shepherd is very loyal, sociable, and can get along well with other members.

2. German Shepherd Dog-Raising Method

(1) Diet

The main food for German Shepherds is dry food and canned food, such as biscuits, bones, beef jerky, etc. Don’t give small snacks that people eat to dogs, as they can easily spoil their appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cakes, it is better to eat less of these desserts. On the one hand, it is easy to get tooth decay, gastrointestinal upset, and on the other hand, it is easy to gain weight. Remember not to give milk to dogs, just provide purified water.

(2)Nursing

The coat of the German Shepherd is short and very easy to care for. The owner can often help comb the hair to promote metabolism, reduce hair loss and make the hair smoother and shiny. You don’t need to bathe too frequently, basically once every one to two weeks in summer, and once a month in winter is enough.Remember, bathing too frequently may damage the oily protective layer on your dog’s coat. (When bathing, use warm water, avoid eyes, and blow dry the coat after washing).

(3) Prevention

Dogs are prone to various diseases when the seasons change, so owners should take all preventive measures. You can take your dog to get vaccinated once a year; help clean the hair frequently, and give fresh food. Never give moldy, expired, or spoiled food.

3. German Shepherd-Training Method

(1) Correct guidance

When a German Shepherd is a puppy, he is quite naughty and cannot yet distinguish what is right and what is wrong. The owner needs to provide correct guidance. If he does something wrong, he should be criticized immediately and appropriately (do not punish excessively, otherwise it will cause psychological shadow to the dog). If he does something right, he should be praised in time, so that he can find a sense of pride.

(2) Password and gesture training

German Shepherds are relatively smart and have extremely high comprehension abilities. They are excellent military dogs. Developing regular commands and actions during training can enable the German Shepherd to better understand the owner's meaning. Training by shouting commands and making gestures will get twice the result with half the effort.

(3) Food and toy induction

German shepherd dogs are greedy and playful. The owner can choose to induce the dog's desire for food half an hour before eating, and use toys to induce him to complete instructions 1-2 hours after eating. This method is very effective.

4. How much does a German Shepherd cost?

The German Shepherd is a relatively powerful working dog. After training, the German Shepherd is a good helper for people. Its ability is especially outstanding in the military and police, which also leads to its price being different in different regions. In coastal cities such as Beijing, the price will be slightly more expensive. The general price is between 1200-2000, the price of 1-2 years old with strong working ability is around 2000-5100, and the price of pure blood is more than 5100.

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