The German Shepherd is considered a medium- to large-sized dog, averaging from 60 to 100 pounds when full grown.
However, a German Shepherd’s heart was not medium size. It’s huge, and everything that this breed does, it does in a big way. When a German Shepherd loves you he loves you completely. When a
German Shepherd guides his blind owner, protects his law-enforcement partner, accepts obedience training, sleeps on his owner’s sofa or even just chews on a rawhide, he does so totally, thoroughly or whole-heartedly. Strength
The German Shepherd is a powerful dog. Without the proper training, he could easy jump on and knock down a child, a senior citizen or even an unprepared adult. After all, in law enforcement work, the breed is expected …show more content…
A 2- or 3-mile walk around the neighborhood would be good exercise for an older dog or a puppy, but cannot be considered adequate exercise for a healthy adult dog. A good run, a fast session of throwing the ball, or a jog alongside a bicycle is more appropriate.
You’ll find that when your German Shepherd has been exercised daily, he will be healthier, happier, and more relaxed, but destructiveness around the house and yard will be decreased.
Hair, Hair and More Hair!
German Shepherds shedded. There is no way to get around it. That wonderful, thick, weatherresistant coat does shed. If dog hair in the house bothers you, don’t get a German Shepherd. German
Shepherd owners all address the problem in different ways. Some vacuum daily, others buy carpet that matches the dog’s coat, others pull up the carpet and put down tile. Living with a German Shepherd requires a few compromises, and understanding that the dog sheds is one of them.
The worst shedding times are spring and fall, depending upon the climate in which you live, but some shedding takes place year-round. The easiest way to keep it under control is to brush the dog thoroughly every