Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds in the United States with 43,575 registrations. In the UK there are currently 12,857 registrations (year 2008)
German Shepherds are found working as guide dogs for the blind or the disabled, carrying out police work and guarding duties. They are also used in search and res- cue, therapy and in the armed forces. . These dogs are bred to have an enduring work drive, and unwavering obedience. Of critical importance is the dog's ability to distinguish what constitutes a threat and what does not constitute a threat. Dogs that cannot make such a distinction are unsuitable for police and military work.
Normally a German Shepherd is extremely …show more content…
Despite their suitability for such work, German Shepherds can also make loyal and loving pets inside the home. They enjoy being around people and other animals.
Socialization is vital for young puppies in order to prevent aggressive and dan- gerous behaviour developing as the dog matures.
It is obvious that German Shepherds are highly intelligent and will show undying loyalty to their owner especially those who follow the guidelines in this book and adopt the role of “Alpha Dog”. These dogs are steady, self-assured, courageous and willing They are actually a working dog and need to be “occupied” to be at their best. They are a big tough dog, but like all dogs they need to be part of a “pack”
(your family group?) and need companionship.
It is very sad but there has always been indiscriminate breeding of German Shep- herds right from the start, which has resulted in problems with health such as hip displacement and worryingly, temperament. If such a powerful dog has a bad tem- perament it can be very dangerous and those breeders who have bred German
Shepherds with a view to profit and ignored temperament have much to answer
German Shepherds are found working as guide dogs for the blind or the disabled, carrying out police work and guarding duties. They are also used in search and res- cue, therapy and in the armed forces. . These dogs are bred to have an enduring work drive, and unwavering obedience. Of critical importance is the dog's ability to distinguish what constitutes a threat and what does not constitute a threat. Dogs that cannot make such a distinction are unsuitable for police and military work.
Normally a German Shepherd is extremely …show more content…
Despite their suitability for such work, German Shepherds can also make loyal and loving pets inside the home. They enjoy being around people and other animals.
Socialization is vital for young puppies in order to prevent aggressive and dan- gerous behaviour developing as the dog matures.
It is obvious that German Shepherds are highly intelligent and will show undying loyalty to their owner especially those who follow the guidelines in this book and adopt the role of “Alpha Dog”. These dogs are steady, self-assured, courageous and willing They are actually a working dog and need to be “occupied” to be at their best. They are a big tough dog, but like all dogs they need to be part of a “pack”
(your family group?) and need companionship.
It is very sad but there has always been indiscriminate breeding of German Shep- herds right from the start, which has resulted in problems with health such as hip displacement and worryingly, temperament. If such a powerful dog has a bad tem- perament it can be very dangerous and those breeders who have bred German
Shepherds with a view to profit and ignored temperament have much to answer