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 [...]
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 the [...]
You think you know your dog? See if your dog has been subject to any of these popular canine myths. Talk to anyone from your next-door neighbor to your cousin who shows dogs, and you’ll hear a variety of interpretations on dogs and dog behavior. Some of the most common myths I hear regarding our [...]
