Australian Shepherds are loyal, intelligent dogs known for their herding and guarding skills. Today Australian Shepherds are used in many different capacities--from ranching to aiding the deaf and blind-- but they can also make good pets in loving homes...
Although a shepherd is often seen as a religious figure, they are responsible for keeping sheep in order. Many farms do not use shepherds today, but in places like Australia and England, they are more common.
An AKC recognized breed, Anatolian Shepherds are used worldwide to protect herds of animals and are valued for their intelligence, quick reactions and territorial natures. Like other large breeds such as Golden Retrievers or Great Danes, Anatolian...
In fiction and popular culture, Dalmatians are traditionally seen as the ideal canine companion of firefighters. But what modern-day police department would be complete without its very real crime-fighting dog, the German shepherd? German shepherds are...
According to AKC registration statistics, the German shepherd is always one of America's favorite breeds. With proper socialization and training, they make wonderful family pets. German shepherds also are believed to be the top military and police dog in...
White German Shepherds are striking animals that have the same physical and temperament characteristics of their more commonly colored German Shepherd counterparts. They are loyal family pets, active sports dogs, and diligent protectors of their families...
They serve our country, police our streets and guard our borders. They are strong, dependable and intelligent. For more than 100 years, German shepherd dogs have performed diligent duty and become a favored family pet. This is one dog that truly earns...
The German shepherd dog breed is as varied as it is beautiful. According to "The Illustrated Standard of the German Shepherd Dog," the wild popularity of German shepherds has led to repeated attempts to breed a "better" dog, resulting in a variety of...
German Shepherds can make great guard dogs due to their loyalty, intelligence, strength, and sense of protection. A German Shepherd will usually be happy with the job of protecting you and your family as a guard dog.
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and we’re now going to work with German Shepherds. And I’d like to talk a little bit about breed characteristics of German Shepherds. Training German Shepherds can be...
Since 1899, German Shepherd dogs have been highly prized for their loyalty, bravery and intelligence. From the very first registered German Shepherd, Horand von Grafrath---an exceptionally intelligent, agile dog with instinctive herding ability---came a...
As the name indicates, the German Shepherd originated from Germany. Consistently the third most popular breed in America, the German Shepherd is prized for intelligence and loyalty. The breed grew in popularity in the United States shortly after World...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and we’re now going to work with German Shepherds and Sophie our German Shepherd is going to learn how to lie down. Now as we saw in the teaching a German Shepherd how to sit...
Anatolian shepherd dogs are an ideal flock guardian breed. They were originally bred in Turkey as used as sheep guardians for centuries. That drive and desire to guard and protect is still strong in the breed. Today, Anatolian shepherds are used to guard...
Training a German shepherd to do search-and-rescue is time consuming but, before training can begin, the trainer must first decide how the dog's skills will be used. Whether training for a show title or for a human rescue, using hot dog pieces is the...
German Shepherds are one of the most registered dogs, which proves how popular they are as a breed. These large and powerful creatures are just as loyal and compassionate. They make great pets for families because they are good with children and can be...
German shepherd dogs are known for their beauty, loyalty and intelligence, making them popular pets. If you purchase a purebred German shepherd from a breeder or pet store, you will most likely pay several hundred dollars. Fortunately there are ways to...
German shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. Their loyalty, companionship and protectiveness are just some of the factors that make them easy to be fond of. As big dogs, German shepherds are prone to developing painful hip problems...
Anatolian shepherd dogs are a giant breed that have recently become popular as guard dogs and shepherds in the United States. Dogs from this breed are fairly intelligent and loyal, and can reach heights of 28 to 32 inches at the shoulder and weigh...
The German Shepherd is a very adaptable dog breed, equally comfortable functioning as a working dog or as a lovable family pet. This highly intelligent breed is easy to train, but this athletic companion animal needs daily physical and mental stimulation...
Diarrhea in a dog is often his body's way of ridding itself of a toxin that was acquired through his normal diet, through scavenging or even through a virus. Diarrhea often resolves itself in a few days, but more severe cases may warrant a trip to the...
The German Shepherd breed is the world's top guard, police and military dog. Known for working overtime, this dog often goes beyond a nine-to-five workday. Besides being a leading working dog, the German shepherd is an excellent family pet and leading...