The German Shepherd breed has always been popular as working and family dogs. The hound is known for its loyalty, courage, and intelligence.
While knowing if you are getting a German Shepherd with the right colors can be challenging, identifying a few key characteristics can help. The most important thing is ensuring your puppy has healthy habits and a sound temperament.
Health
When you take a new puppy into your family, you must ensure they are healthy and happy. You also want to know that they will grow up to be excellent pets and a loyal member of your family.
It would help if you always bought a dog from a breeder dedicated to raising dogs with health and well-being in mind. They will consider their puppies’ health and well-being from birth to ensure they grow up healthy and happy pups.
They will also have excellent temperaments and be trained to be the best family pets. They will love you unconditionally and be loyal to your family as they grow up. Choosing a pink papered german shepherd raised with these things in mind will help them become the best they can be and provide you with years of joy and happiness.
Temperament
German Shepherds are courageous, keen and alert, obedient, serious, intelligent and very protective of their people. They are playful, lively and silly but can be wary of strangers.
A well-socialized GSD will become an excellent family companion. However, others should supervise them for long periods as they can get lonely and bored.
In addition, they do best with a large yard or exercise area. If they do not exercise enough, they will become restless and anxious.
A top-quality West German bloodline is essential for these dogs. They were bred to be working/herding/tracking dogs with great attitudes and superb temperaments, making them exceptional in show, search and rescue, service and protection work and, most of all, the ultimate family dog.
Training
The German Shepherd is a hardworking dog that thrives when they have a job. If you are considering buying a GSD from a breeder, ask them about any sports or shows they do with their dogs. A reputable breeder will happily share their passion and experience with you. They should also be able to answer any breed-specific questions you may have. They will have their puppies available for you to visit so you can get a feel for them and see whether they are right for you.
If you cannot find a reputable breeder, you can ask your veterinarian, friends, and family to point you in the right direction. They will also have a great deal of knowledge about the German Shepherd and can help you choose the best puppy for your family. You can even Google the breeder you are interested in and learn more about their business.
Coat
The coat of the German Shepherd plays an essential role in the dog’s overall appearance, shape and function. From the short stock coat of some working dogs to the highly long stock coat of some show-line dogs, there is a coat to suit everyone’severyone’s taste and lifestyle.
With a thick outer layer and a soft undercoat, a German Shepherd’s double coat is well-suited to daily grooming with minimal effort. Regular brushing, baths and pedicures will keep your dog’sdog’s coat in top condition.
In keeping with the breed founder’sfounder’s philosophy that color should not affect the performance of a German Shepherd, no purebred dog can be denied registration because of color. However, the AKC does not allow blue German Shepherds to be shown in the conformation ring as this characteristic is a fault according to the breed standard.