




Also known, and the Alsatian, German Shepherd dog was consistently one of the 10 race favorites in the U.S., being a member of Shepherd group. Despite the resemblance with wild wolf, German Shepherds dogs are a loyal, faithful and loyal and an appropriate training, can perform almost any task. History and origin before late 1800, shepherded sheep dogs that have been mated at random, and only the most skilled were selected. With the close of the twentieth century, a strict selection program was first in Germany to become shepherds randomly paired to a shepherd dog more balanced, multilateral and intelligent character. Newly formed breed of German Shepherd has progressed and has gained popularity until the early 1900s. When WWI broke out in 1914, all things German became prohibited, even German classes have been removed from school curricula. German Shepherd fate was uncertain. In an effort to save the breed, American Kennel Club, which recorded race since 1912, temporarily change the name Shepherd breed. After the war, however, the breed's original name was restored. In Britain, the breed name was changed to Alsatian, although the name of the German Shepherd was finally restored in 1979. In the 1950s and 1960s, Americans became interested in German Shepherd dogs, such as a large number of copies have been imported. Over the years, German Shepherds have become useful as guide-dogs for the blind, deaf and people with other handicaps due to intelligence, balanced character, ability to be easily educated and trained, and because quality people to understand. Military and police services are committed to quality copies of the German Shepherd was to differentiate smells. Were used in making all crimilalilor, drugs, weapons, bombs and to find and save those under the rubble caused by earthquakes or other disasters. Appearance and size of the German Shepherd dog is a medium or large, featuring sharp ears and high, an elongated body and a weather resistant coat. The coat is double consisting of outer hair often and compact and a deep down the finest German Shepherd can give it to withstand extreme climates. The most popular varieties are black with brown or a mixture thereof with a ridge closed dark or black. White shepherds are not supported in dog shows, but have become popular pets. Height at the withers is of 60-65 cm in male and female 55-60 cm. Optimal body weight is between 35-40 kg. German Shepherd personality is very intelligent, easy to train, powerful and elegant. Although we know that is not overly affectionate dogs, shepherds are loyal and faithful. The breed is recognized as a police dog, often used in search and rescue missions. German Shepherd is also a popular companion dog, a family member, a guard dog and companion for people with various disabilities. Relationships with family and home because of their tolerant, German Shepherds are excellent companion dog for children, the native patrons. With proper education, Shepherd dog can be an effective and imposing security and protection. The training The training of these dogs should be started early. Dogs uneducated tend to be difficult to restrain and control. As shepherds are intelligent and eager to learn, they can be trained to perform various tasks. They perform security and protection services, activities within the police service, tracking operations, search and rescue as well and providing assistance to persons with various disabilities. Initially, Shepherd dogs trained as guard and protect livestock, the breed is used, since, for this purpose in some regions. German Shepherds Dogs particular issues do not require special care. Daily brushing will help to maintain clean and healthy coat. Diseases and disorders Although current German Shepherd is a robust breed, it is prone to a variety of diseases. disease is a sudden life-threatening associated dog stomach filling with air and its torsionarii. Torque (dilation) stomach, hip dysplasia is a malformation of the dog coxofemurale joint resulting in pain, and arthritis schiopatura row. Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that develop between the ages of 2-5 years. Panosteita is inflammation manifested long bones during growth. This causes pain and limping to the maturity of the dog's body. Pyoderma refers to severe skin infections. Hot spots are areas of wet eczema. Pannus site is an eye disease resulting in inflammation its appearance. Degenerative myelopathy is a degenerative disease, progressive spinal cord which, little by little, cause weakness and, in the After all, the impossibility of using the dog's hind legs (paralysis). Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas associated with an insufficient production of insulin. pancreatic insufficiency is another cause pancreatic digerarii unable to determine appropriate food. In addition, German Shepherds presents a high incidence of allergies, ear infections (ear) and malignant cancer, such as average life hemangiosarcomul.Durata German Shepherd is 10-13 years.