| n Shepherds make excellent pets because they are | | | | is a predisposition that can be passed on to litters. So |
| athletic, energetic and bond well with their owners. | | | | when considering German Shepherd puppies for sale |
| Many know the German Shepherd breed because of | | | | you want to find out the rating the Orthopedic |
| their high trainability as a search and rescue dog or a | | | | Foundation for Animals maintains on all registered |
| police dog. When selecting between German | | | | canines based off the X-rays of the dog's bone |
| Shepherd puppies for sale you should consider some | | | | structure. Any dog prone to hip dysphasia shouldn't |
| health and breed standards. Before you purchase any | | | | be bred and you shouldn't purchase a dog from |
| puppy you will want to have an initial meeting with | | | | anyone who doesn't have Orthopedic Foundation for |
| the puppy you are thinking buying. Observe how the | | | | Animals certification for their dogs. |
| puppy reacts to both your voice and touch. The | | | | Next carefully look over the puppy you are |
| puppy should be affectionate and eager to make | | | | considering. The eyes should be clear and alert and |
| friends. | | | | the gums should be pink and healthy. There should be |
| Later in life some German Shepherds can have a | | | | no foreign matter in the ears. Without being overly |
| tendency towards aggression. If you don't train your | | | | energetic the puppy should be playful. When |
| puppy early then you should at the very least | | | | considering German Shepherd puppies for sale you |
| choose one with a good temperament to start. You | | | | should carefully consider the puppy's lineage. An |
| also want to inquire about any socialization training | | | | American Kennel Club puppy from a breeder will have |
| the dog has had. For German Shepherd's early | | | | family charts that show not only the puppy's parents |
| socializing is extremely important and any methods | | | | but also the ancestors of the puppy for several |
| the former owners use is crucial. It is important for | | | | generations on both sides of the family. A good |
| the puppy to interact with other dogs and humans | | | | breeder will be happy to show you this detailed |
| every day and early. | | | | family tree and even provide you a copy for your |
| Next you should request to see both parents of the | | | | records. |
| puppy if you are buying from a breeder. Carefully | | | | After you have chosen and purchased you German |
| observe how the parents react to you as a stranger, | | | | Shepherd puppy you should have it evaluated by a |
| make sure there are no signs of unwarranted | | | | veterinarian right away, they will need to be |
| aggression. The litter will inherit the temperament of | | | | de-wormed and get all their shots. To socialize your |
| the parents. For health reasons you should also make | | | | puppy with other dogs and human beings you should |
| sure the parents move easily and unencumbered. | | | | take them on walks, set up play dates with dogs or |
| Make sure you view the Orthopedic Foundation for | | | | friends and take them with you into pet stores when |
| Animals or OFA certification for the puppys' parents. | | | | you shop if it is allowed. |
| German Shepherds are prone to hip dysphasia and it | | | | |