Introduction to the German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd is about 56-66 cm tall and weighs 31-38 kg. It has upright ears, protruding eyes, strong body, well-muscled body, clear outline and relatively small size. long. The back is straight and very stable. In China, there is the name "German Black Back", which originates from the fact that its back is generally pure black. But in fact, not all German Wolfdog coat colors are distributed in this way. The coat color ranges from yellowish brown mixed with black, wolf gray and gray, etc. The upper hair is straight and hard, and the lower hair is soft.

The German Wolfdog is tall, powerful in appearance, extremely intelligent (ranked third, after border collie and VIP) and has strong working ability. It served Germany in two world wars and became widely popular in various countries after the 20th century. Love dogs, active around the world as police dogs, shepherd dogs, guide dogs, search and rescue dogs and companion dogs.

Loyal, tenacious and brave. Moreover, they are naturally smart, confident, perceptive, aggressive, and emotional, and obey their master's orders under any circumstances.

Precautions for feeding shepherd dogs

The German shepherd’s bloodline retains some wolf traits, so many people like to feed them meat. However, for domesticated German shepherds, it is usually recommended to feed them more in line with their growth. You can stay healthy if your food intake meets your energy needs and your food is nutritionally balanced and sufficient.

The choice of dry food can be divided into several types based on the growth stage of German Shepherd:

(1) Highly nutritious type:Suitable for growing German Shepherd puppies, but be careful to choose ones that are easy to digest.

(2) Ordinary type: For adult dogs, nutrition and calories have been calculated based on the amount of activity.

(3) Low-calorie type: It is a low-calorie weight loss food suitable for old dogs, dogs with obesity or insufficient exercise.

In addition, some snacks for teeth grinding can be given to stabilize the gums and remove tartar.

German Shepherd dogs aged 2-3 months need to be managed patiently and carefully, which is closely related to the physical development of the puppies, and also has a direct impact on the normal development of the nervous system. When the baby is 7-8 months old, it should be given enough protein and inorganic substances, coupled with the appropriate amount of fat and starch foods, so as to build a strong and strong physique.

German Shepherds are one of the most famous dogs prone to joint diseases, so they can also be properly supplemented with calcium and joint nutrition during their growth stage. If you find that your dog is walking inward or outward, it should be corrected by a doctor as soon as possible!

Appearance characteristics of German Shepherd dogs

Common genetic diseases: hip dysplasia, esophageal abnormalities, spinal cord neurodegeneration, and hemophilia A.

Common diseases: kennel cough, canine otitis, periodontal diseasediseases, gastroenteritis, pyoderma, respiratory diseases, fractures, ear mites, oral diseases, cataracts, infectious hepatitis, canine coronavirus infection and canine adenovirus type Ⅱ infection, etc. These different diseases have different clinical manifestations and different harms to German Shepherd dogs.

Generally speaking, when a German Shepherd dog is sick, it will show signs of listlessness, loss of appetite, and become lazy and unwilling to exercise. More often, the German Shepherd dog will be found lying in the kennel and squinting. Close your eyes. The German Shepherd Dog's reaction to changes and movements around it becomes slow and its body becomes clumsy. At this time, parents should pay attention and it is time for diagnosis and treatment.

At this time, parents should take the dog to the pet hospital for a full body examination, and then provide targeted treatment with the help of a veterinarian. According to the arrangements of the veterinarian, choose appropriate and healthy drugs for treatment. Parents need to pay attention to the fact that treating German Shepherd dogs cannot be careless at all. For those highly contagious diseases, timely isolation and treatment are required. While trying to save the life of the German Shepherd dog, we must also ensure that other pet dogs are not infected and their health is ensured.

German Shepherd Coat and Care

The ideal coat of the German Shepherd is a double coat of medium length. The outer coat should be as dense as possible, straight, coarse, and flat against the body. Slightly wavy coat, usually bristle texture.

Pay attention to brushing at ordinary times. Combing the dog's inner hair can remove old hair loss and knots on the dog's body. After combing, the coat will be smooth, tidy and shiny.

Use a special bath wave when taking a bath, and control the water temperature between 35 and 40 degrees. Dogs with long hair usually need to be washed every other week. Use a highly absorbent towel to wipe it dry quickly. In order to make the hair look better after drying, you can use a hair dryer and a comb to blow it.

Daily cleaning of eyes and ears. Cleaning this area is also very important. When you see your dog scratching its eyes or ears from time to time, you should clean them immediately, otherwise it will cause the dog to get ear and eye diseases.