So You Want a German Shepherd Puppy, Huh?

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Posted by mageadmin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 26-06-2010

Tags: breeds, dog, German Shepherd, German Shepherd Dog, health, Herding Group, pets, Recreation

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So, you have finally decided to get a German Shepherd puppy. Could be a great choice if you did your homework ahead of time! German Shepherds, also called Alsatians or GSD, are also known for having many great qualities that one would look for in a dog. Some of these include strength, intelligence, loyalty and obedience.

Well, now that you have decided to purchase the German Shepherd puppy the question arises, where is the best place to purchase the puppy? Most GSD owners would agree that the best place to purchase a new puppy would be from a registered breeder. This is by far the best way to get the puppy but there are other methods for getting a German Shepherd puppy too. (One way is to find a GSD rescue center in your local area or to just go to the animal shelter and find a puppy that way).

Assuming that you're going the breeder route, there are a few things to keep in mind. Do your research carefully and take your time. You do not want to rush this process. Now that you have found your specific Alsatians breeder, try and meet with that person as often as possible before purchasing the GSD puppy to make sure they are a legitimate breeding service. If you have any questions about the dog make sure to contact the breeder by phone or email, a good breeder will be expecting this.

Once you get to the kennel look around to see if its a clean, well kept place. Look at the GSD puppy carefully to see it has been well feed and kept healthy. You also want to make sure that the puppy is playful, curious and clean. Make sure that the GSD puppy (also known as an Alsatian in some countries) has received all of its shots and has been properly dewormed.

One thing you need to do is look into the parents of the Alsatian puppy you are interested in to make sure they have a healthy history and look for any sign of disease or other problems as this could be passed down to the puppy you are now looking at buying. Some of the illnesses that plague Alsatians are bloat, canine degenerative myelopathy and von Willebrands disease. One of the key health issues to look for is hip and elbow dysplasia, among others.

Overall, it might be a lot of work to find a good German Shepherd puppy but taking the time to find the right dog for you and your family in the beginning makes all the difference in the world for both you and the dogs future happiness. You will not regret the work you put into finding the perfect German Shepherd puppy in the long run. Happy GSD puppy hunting!

German Shepherds are really incredible dogs. But they're not for everyone - and if you're thinking of getting one I highly encourage you to do all the research you can about them ahead of time. One place you can learn about them is at: Total German Shepherd

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