Whether you already have a German Shepherd (or two or three or more!), or are thinking about adopting your first German Shepherd from a breeder, shelter or rescue, here are six websites to help you navigate the minefield of health issues prevalent in the breed:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: The OFA is the primary certifying body […]
German Shepherds are notorious for telling everyone in a group training class what they think, typically by barking — loudly — at people and other dogs.
If you’ve been in this situation, then you know how embarrassing or frightening it can be, especially when the other dog owners give you dirty or fearful looks and the […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia is a hereditary, degenerative disease common in many large breed dogs and large mixed breed dogs that can cause crippling arthritis in the hips. This disease is especially prevalent in German Shepherds; the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals notes that one in five German Shepherds whose hips are x-rayed and reported to […]
