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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

You're making a significant commitment when you purchase the German Shepherd pup. You'll be responsible for the health, training and mental stability of your dog for many years.

Pet stores and online sources typically sell puppies from puppy mills who place profits over the welfare of the animal. Pick a reputable breeder.

Choosing a Reputable Breeder

Before you purchase a German Shepherd pup, it's essential to get acquainted with the breeder. Responsible breeders will be willing to provide information about their dogs and their practices with you. They will be happy to discuss genetic and health testing, early socialization, and the environment that their puppies are raised.

Your local German Shepherd club or organization is the best place to begin. The majority of breed associations have an officer or secretary who can point you in the right direction for credible breeders in your region. You can also contact the animal control department of your state to obtain an updated list of licensed breeders.

Once you've identified a breeder with good breeding standards, SchäFerhund Welpen Kaufen Schweiz take the time to meet them in person. You should seek out an upscale, clean facility in which the puppy and the mother dog are kept in a secure. It is important to inquire about the parents and siblings of the puppy. You should know if they have been screened for any hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia and eye issues.

A responsible breeder should be able to supply you with a copy of your puppy's medical records and the most current vaccination schedule. They should have a solid working relationship with a vet who is able to conduct all the necessary tests and vaccines. They will be able to provide you with the name of the doctor as well as the number of his phone and provide you with consultation notes.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they may have about your lifestyle and living circumstances. This may prevent the breeder from selling puppies to you. If they are aware that you have young children they might not want to sell you a German Shepherd puppy because they can be aggressive towards children.

You should also expect a reputable breeder to require you to sign a contract to purchase your German Shepherd puppy. The contract should contain the names of the parents and their AKC registration numbers as along with a return-to-breeder clause. This is a vital way for responsible breeders to monitor their dogs and ensure that they will be placed in good homes.

Health Tests for Health

Breeders who are reputable conduct health tests on the dogs that will form part of their breeding selection. This is to ensure that they don't produce puppies with an inherited disease. These tests include hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and GDV (also called Bloat).

Breeders who are trusted are determined to understand the temperaments and health conditions of every dog they own. They also share this information fully and freely with other breeders as well as prospective buyers.

As part of the Kennel Club's Assured breeder scheme, members are required to perform certain tests on their dogs. The breed clubs for German shepherds also recommend that breeders take additional tests.

These health tests look for genetic diseases that affect the german shepherd kaufen Shepherd Dog as a whole. These tests also enable breeders to make better choices when mating which will decrease the likelihood of hereditary illnesses in the next generations.

Common genetic tests include:

Hip Dysplasia

Hip and elbow dysplasia are common problems in German Shepherds and sufferers from the condition that affects their front limbs. These joint conditions that are degenerative cause pain and discomfort, but can be controlled with the control of weight, exercise restrictions supplements, and medications. The Orthopedic Foundation for SchäFerhund welpen kaufen schweiz Animals receives the X-rays under sedation to ensure accurate results.

The OFA test focuses on the presence of hemivertebra, butterfly vertebra block vertebra, lumbar-sacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV), spondylosis and spina bifida. This test is not completely foolproof, however, and does not determine whether dogs will develop degenerative myelopathy or other spinal conditions later in life.

Socialization

GSDs need rigorous physical exercise, training, and mental stimulation to stay occupied. They can get bored easily and a lack of exercise can lead to destructive behavior such as excessive digging or schäferhund welpen kaufen Schweiz eating shoes. These behaviors are usually due to unmet emotional needs. Socialization at an early age is crucial for German Shepherd pups. Proper socialization can help the puppy develop confidence in new people and situations. It also reduces the likelihood that the puppy will grow scared or aggressive in unfamiliar situations.

The mother and her littermates play and interact with one another. This teaches them how to interact with their rough and boisterous siblings. They are also exposed to a variety of smells, sights, and sounds. The puppies learn how to behave within a group, which is essential to their success as dogs who mature.

Introduce the puppy to different household sounds, like vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances and doorbells. The puppy should be exposed to a variety of sounds outside, like traffic, sirens, and construction. This is essential to ensure that the puppy doesn't grow up scared or anxious about these stimuli. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a calming pace, and positive reinforcement should be used throughout the process.

During this period, it is also important that the puppy meets many different people and pets. This will help prevent separation anxiety when the owner is away. An excellent example is when a dog is taken to puppy classes or dog parks, or even play dates with other dogs.

The puppy should be allowed to interact with the other dogs in a safe well-controlled manner. The interaction should be limited initially to ensure that the puppy does not become overwhelmed. The puppy should be able to interact also with older, more relaxed, calmer dogs. This will allow the puppy to realize that not all larger, older dogs are scary and it will aid in developing a good temperament.

Training

German Shepherds need firm regular obedience training. It is important to enroll them in classes as soon as you can particularly when they are still young. This will assist them in developing into well-mannered, confident dogs. This is also a good time to get them familiar with the basics of commands such as sit, down, blaue Schäferhunde stay and come. The earlier you begin teaching your dog these basic skills and commands, they'll be more likely to follow your commands as they get older.

Territorial aggression is a common issue for many German Shepherd owners. They may be extremely cautious of their home and property which could lead to them barking at other people or animals who enter their territory. Territorial behavior can be prevented by exercising, training, and socialization.

Obedience training can aid in preventing other issues with behavior in German Shepherds. Dogs who aren't properly trained may cause annoyance to their family and friends. They are easily distracted by other pets, toys or children and disregard basic commands like "sit" or "down."

During their puppy years it is essential to keep your German Shepherds in contact with new people places, sights, altdeutscher schäFerhund Kaufen and sounds. This is especially important when they reach 16 weeks old because they are in an important period of brain development during this time. If your German Shepherd is a protected puppy until that point, they will likely find new experiences much more challenging in adulthood and will be more susceptible to anxiety and fear-based aggression.

One thing that a lot of pet owners don't know is that a German Shepherd needs lots of physical as well as mental exercise to stay healthy and content. They are herding dogs by nature and have a strong desire to delight their owners If they don't have enough to do, they may become bored or even destructive. Regular exercise can tone muscles, reduces "cabin fever," improves circulation and aids in weight loss. It's the perfect way to bond with your German Shepherd, too!