German Shepherd
The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size.
- Size
- Large
- Energy
- High
- Coat and grooming
- Double coat that sheds all year; brush often.
Care through the year
Spring
Ask your vet about flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Many dogs start shedding their winter coat. Brush more often during the heavy shed.
Summer
Never leave a pet in a parked car. Walk in the cool of the day; hot pavement burns paws.
Autumn
Keep Halloween candy and chocolate out of reach.
Winter
Wipe paws after walks to remove salt and antifreeze. Short-coated and small dogs may need a coat.
Foods and plants to watch
Can dogs eat grapes or raisins?
Do not feed grapes or raisins to dogs. They can cause acute kidney injury, and…ToxicCan dogs eat chocolate?
Do not give chocolate to a dog. Darker and baking chocolate are more dangerous…CautionCan dogs or cats eat onions or garlic?
Do not feed onions, garlic, chives, leeks, or food cooked with them to dogs or…ToxicCan dogs eat xylitol?
Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It can drop blood sugar quickly and, at higher…ToxicCan dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Do not feed macadamia nuts to dogs. Even a small amount can cause stiffness…CautionCan dogs eat avocado?
Do not feed avocado to a dog. The flesh can upset the stomach, a large fatty…Background
The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. It is characterized by its intelligent and obedient nature. It was developed in Germany from 1899 by Max von Stephanitz, using various traditional German herding dogs, and gained international recognition after the end of the First World War.
From Wikipedia’s article German Shepherd, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Other dogs
Sources
- Wikipedia: German Shepherd Background (CC BY-SA 4.0)