So, you’ve made the choice that you want a German Shepherd puppy – that’s great! The next steps might be: – To educate yourself on what that choice involves – German Shepherds are generally a 9 to 15 year companion and commitment – To educate yourself on whether you want to adopt from a … Read more
We’ve previously written about German Shepherd Temperament in this guide outlining 100 interesting pieces of information and facts about the German Shepherd Dog Breed. What seems to be the case is that a German Shepherd’s temperament means different things to different people – based on personal experience, and what they have heard about the … Read more
If you’re thinking of bringing a German Shepherd into your home, you’ll want to know what they are like with kids, babies, children, families other pets. In this guide, we outline: – What you might expect in terms of temperament from the average German Shepherd – 5 tips for raising a good family German … Read more
There is a belief out there among some people that German Shepherd aggression, attacking and biting occurs because the GSD (German Shepherd Dog) breed is mean and not a good dog to have or own. Just look at some of the searches we found on Google while writing this article: “Are German Shepherds mean?” … Read more
We’ve already put together a guide outlining the different types of German Shepherds – we make mention of Brindle German Shepherds in that guide. The Brindle German Shepherd is one of the rarest forms of the GSD (German Shepherd Dog) that belongs to the dominant Black German Shepherd gene series. Below we’ve brought you 8 of … Read more
We’ve already written about travelling with German Shepherds in cars and trucks, and taking big dogs on planes. But, what should you know about when it comes to German Shepherds and dogs on boats? Below you’ll find out about safety, equipment required, training and other important knowledge for taking your dogs on boats. (NOTE: this is … Read more
Air travel is an interesting topic of conversation for German Shepherds and big dogs on planes. On one hand, German Shepherds and other big dogs are known to actually jump out of planes and helicopters in the course of military operations, which suggests they are extremely adaptable and versatile to different conditions. One the … Read more
A German Shepherd can travel by many forms of transport including boats, trains, planes, trucks and or course cars. When travelling by car, you want to make sure your GSD is safe, and that you also keep the car clean. In this guide, we list common safety and cleanliness issues and tips. Let’s take … Read more
This is a simple and quick to read guide on the best backseat hammocks, covers and protectors for dogs in cars, SUV’s & trucks. Hammocks, covers & protectors are good for a number of reasons, not least of which are to give your dog/s more space to lay out, but also obviously to protect … Read more
Crate training your German Shepherd is important for a number of reasons. Not only do some dogs spend a good amount of time in their crate as a puppy, but some may also have to use a crate for specific purposes such as travelling later on in their life. Crate training might not only … Read more