[/caption]German Shepherds dogs are not satisfied until they are the center of attention. The incredible popularity of the German Shepherd has led to it being over bred. To keep up with the market for German Shepherd puppies, some breeders and puppy mills breed to death any German Shepherd they can find, no matter what it's health. Responsible breeders and caring dog lovers are trying to stop this indiscriminate breeding and only breed healthy dogs. Many older German Shepherds also become blind, but dogs deal with blindness a lot better than people. German Shepherd dogs need to feel they have a job in order to be well-adjusted. German Shepherds need supervision and training.
Because of their popularity, German Shepherd Dogs have been over bred, which has lead to health problems. The most common health problems with German Shepherds are hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and cancers.
Other Names of The German Shepherd Dog: Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund, GSD.
German Shepherd Dog Temperament:German Shepherd dogs have excellent watchdog ability and are typically wary of both strangers and other dogs.
German Shepherd Dog Grooming & Exercise Requirements: The German Shepherd boasts a high energy level and thus this dog breed requires plenty of exercise on a daily basis.
German Shepherd Dog Health Issues/Life Expectancy: This dog breed on average has a lifespan of 10 - 12 years.
German Shepherd Dog History: The modern German Shepherd dog is the end result of a concerted effort in the late 19th century to breed the perfect German sheep herding dog. Within a decade of its breeding the German Shepherd dog had soon become one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
