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My 8 week old male gsp drinks tons of water and someone said limit it. I take it away two hours before bed, but during the day he can drink tons. Is this normal? If i'm suppose to limit it, then how much is too much or not enough?
Drinking excessively is frequently a sign of infection or another underlying medical condition. You should have your vet check him thoroughly. Sometimes the type of food you are providing can also trigger this response but when my shepherds drink excessively, it usually signals a medical problem.
Why is there a decline in docile temperament for German Shepherds around the country? I have heard it pertains to some issues in breeding that causes them to be fearful and to bite, is that true in your opinion?
My partner can suffer from allergies. i believe GSD can shed excessively, would it not be recommended to buy this breed? do short haired GSD shed less?
No, short haired GSD do not shed less than the long haired one's.
How long after birth should puppies start to walk
my german shepherd is 6 weeks pregnant, how many more weeks before she gives birth.?
3 weeks
if pregnant, how many weeks before they give birth.?
9 weeks
Can I put 2 female gsd with 1 male? Will they fight when they are in heat?
Some of the worst dog fights I have ever seen are between 2 female dogs. Be careful...
the males will fight for dominance
at what age will my black german shepherd puppies start standing his ears up.
they should stand between 3 and 4 months my gsd ears just started to stand and hes now 9 weeks but they up to 6 months depends on there teething any time after 6 months i would see a vet they mite need glued
what are the common illnesses and diseases that occur to a GSD pup in a month of age?
Do german shepherds get along well with kids???
every german shepherd I have met is great with kids. We had owned one since she was four, and she was fantastic with our daughter and the neighbor kids. Don't let their reputation fool you, I would recommend a german shepherd to all families. They are truely glorious dogs.
Is it normal for a 3 month old GSD to show fear towords other dogs? He does very well with humans but if one would yell or made a sudden move he would be afraid.
Is that attitude will vanish once he is becoming older?
how much should they be eating?
Does anyone have any info on a German Shepherd/Huskie mix. I am looking at a puppy to rescue but am unsure about the Huskie mix?
That is a good and safe mix.
Any suggestions on preventing bloat? This is when the stomach becomes twisted and is fatal if not immediately treated. Shepherds being deep chested are at risk.
If the dog is hot (after exercise or if the weather is warm), limit the amount of water they drink. Don't keep the thirsty, but a GSD will drink a lake dry. They don't need to. Also, no cold water.
Don't feed the dog or let them drink a lot of water if you know they are going to be getting a lot of exercise in the next few hours
do not feed your dog for at least 1 hour after exercise.
Get an elevated food dish.
I have a white long hair that sheds alo.t I read that raw meat and bone help with that. If so, what kind of meats and bones should I be feeding him?
Most pet stores sell a supplement for dogs. It comes in a log (it looks like a log of premade cookie dough) and comes in a bunch of favors: beef, chicken, etc. With a vegetable peeler, add a little bit to your dogs food every day. The package says to cut off an inch or so of the log with each feeding- THAT IS WAY TOO MUCH. just a little goes a long way. Plus, the meat stick tastes great, your dog will love it
Fresh liver can help. Also try the Furminator Deshedding comb. I love mine.
Is a female German shepherd more protective of its owner than a male?
they will pick there leader you never really no one way i could tell is my dog is always following me and always by my side of course i m the only one that feeds him and walks him and plays with him so he picked me
How much shold my two year old fixed female german shepard be eatting a day
Depending on what kind of food she is eating. If she is on a Premium food she should be eating around 4 cups per day (2 in the am and 2 in the pm). Here is a link to my website. It has a lot of info on different brands of food. www.4paws-training.com
Click on "tips of the week" on the left and then scroll to the bottom of the page click on "eating habits."
We just bought 2 white german shepherd puppies and there mother was black and tan and there father was all black. Can you tell me if they will keep there colour?
Actually according to the AKC only all white is considered a fault, and they can't be shown, all black is fine.
I belive they will. All Black and all White GSD are born in the litters of the usual GSD colours, but are considered a fault. They make gorgeous pets and family members.
i have a 10month old german shepherd female, all off a sudden she has become very scared with pillows and if you pick a pillow up she'll run yelping and somtimes even pee herself is this normal? she is also become very fussy with her food and is a little under weight due to not eating ive tried everything but she leaves most of her meals? she seems a scared dog all of a sudden and is extremely wary of strangers and wont let a stranger touch her however shed is now on her first heat is this perhaps just coincidence or could it be because of her heat?
My 18 mth GSD screams when excited. She has always done this. Is it normal?
I have a two year old gsh. He has been extremely vocal since he was a little guy. I also have a friend with a 6 year old male - the same way. When excited with a toy in his mouth, sounds like a loud scream.
At what age is a gsd full grown?
Most believe they are full grown around 18 months.
How old are gsds when their ears normally start to stand?
my GSD's ears were sticking up at 2 months so were her brothers but not the rest of the litter. so i think it depends on the dog
my puppies ears were standing straight up @11 weeks when i got her
i really dont think theres an age to when their ears start standing up my gsd's ears didnt stand up till he was 2yrs.old and my father gsd's ears didnt stand up til she was 10months old so i dont think theres an age
A GSD's ears will start to grow cartilage anywhere from 4 months to 6 months and they will be solid usually by the time they are 12 to 15 months.
I just go a GSD puppy she is 7 wks old. Is it too early to walk her and get her used to being next to me on the leash? Also how far is okay to walk her?
Leash work is good, and so is socialization. But bewware of forced exercise in the first year. This is includes walks, throwing a ball and have them chase it, etc. Forced exercise is not good during this time because the bones need to develop and get strong. Forced exercise could minimize growth and the strength of your dogs bones and muscles. This is especially important in a GSD because they are prone to joint and bone issues due to overbreeding and their size.
Don't let the "puppy" fool you. She can handle a lot more than she lets on. She could be walking on a leash as early as 7 weeks and start training classes anywhere from 8 - 12 weeks. I recommend that she does. That is prime socialization time. GSD's need a lot of socialization to keep them balanced and show you how to be an assertive leader that doesn't need your dog to jump in front of you every time someone wants to say hi. Feel free to email me at twmn98@gmail.com with any other questions. I am an accredited trainer.
I have GCD puppy 6 month old and his high (size) is 19 inch to the shoulders, is that mean it's normal or he is shorter than the normal
he is normal he just needs to finish off growin and he will get bigger and bigger
Is 9 too old for a healthy, active German Shepherd male to breed for the first time?
No its not to old just make sure you put him and the female together and wait for 2 days and if you dont see anything happening he just doesnt want to do it and you cant force him to do it
can you keep german shepherds outside??
A GSD should be kept inside. The natural climate might be a bit much. If it's too cold, they could freeze and if it's too hot they won't be able to regulate their body temperature.
it depends on their training
I have have two male german shepperd pups, and we are having a dominance problem,they continue to fight, they have had a couple serious and viscious fights, not sure what to do?
pack structure. You need to establish it. You are the pack leader. You need to establish who is the top dog and let them know it. The top dog gets fed first. Always. Don't let it be an issue. Dogs are pack animals and are happier that way.
How old are the puppies? Have they been neutured? If not, speak with your vet about when they can be. This will help some. Training will also help, setting you as the alpha in the house and allowing them to socialize and burn off some energy. The natural order is a male and a female to avoid this problem.
can i have a german shepherd in an apartment without a yard?
Yes, as long as you are committed to giving them the personal time and activity that they require on a daily basis. I.e. walks, runs, training, etc. A well trained German Shepherd is perfectly happy in a small space, as long as their person is with them.
how soon can my 8 week old puppy start eating a complete dry mix food
8-12 weeks after
"8 to 12 weeks,or after the're weaned."Changing different types of dry dog food too quickly can upset a puppy's stomach.For example,the first week is "Iams",and the second week is "Max".That can upset a puppies stomach. Be patient and give it time.If your dog refuses to eat the dry food,put bits of cooked chicken or cooked steak at the bottom of the dish.That way he has a reason to eat the dog food,to get his/her prize.I do that with my German Shepherd Max,he's 6.
how much do you cups of dog food per day she is 6 years old not dog years? Just got her.
You should use the guidelines on the food you are feeding her based upon her weight. These are usually a little higher than the dog needs, so be sure to titrate it based upon the dogs weight gain loss. Good rule of thumb is to not leave the food out all day.
2 bowls are enough.
up to how many puppies do german shepherds concieve?
mine came from a litter of 12!!
anywhere from 6-10 pups Mystical's Shepherds
6-8 puppies