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Every animal is capable of displaying their emotions through either vocalization, body language, or both. Many animals will use both sound and body language to let each other know how they are feeling. Birds will use their feathers and vocalizations to let other birds know how they feel, cats might meow and fluff up their …

You cannot teach old dogs new tricks – Joseph Chamberlain The working dog with a heart of gold, the Deutscher Schaferhund, or as it’s more commonly known the German Shepherd, is one of the most instantly recognizable canines in the world. Prized by the Police and Military for their intelligence and willingness to learn and …

Introduction There are very few joys in life that are greater than having a dog. They can bring you so much happiness, and can make a huge imprint on your life. But what’s better than one dog? That’s right – multiple!  Congratulations – your dog is pregnant! Pretty soon there are going to be even …

Several breeds, particularly larger, more mellow dogs, are excellent companions to keep up with German Shepherds’ physical and social needs. Although every dog has personality variations, some breeds overwhelmingly have more desirable traits. The following are the four best breeds known to get along well with German Shepherds: Siberian Huskies Labrador Retrievers Golden Retrievers  Border …

Choosing a new canine companion is a huge commitment. With so many wonderful dog breeds to choose from today, it is no wonder so many dog lovers have a hard time making up their minds. This is especially the case when two dog breeds are quite similar in certain areas that are particularly important, such …

Do you ever wonder how a dog figures out what her purpose will be? German Shepherds always seem so driven and competent in whatever they do. Everyone knows to respect the business end of an Alsatian. When does that happen? Specifically, at what age does a German Shepherd become aggressive? There are several ways to …

  In the search for the perfect dog, German Shepherds remain one of the more popular breeds. However, they are so common and ubiquitous, sometimes you want something close but just a little bit different. That is why we scoured the dog breeds to come up with a list of dogs that look like German …

At first glance, there are a lot of similarities between German shepherd dogs (often called GSDs) and Rottweilers (or Rotties.) They’re similar in size, similar in looking tough, both are black and tan (mostly) and both share an undeserved reputation for aggressiveness toward people. Once you really take the time to compare the two breeds, …

Congratulations on adopting a 3-month-old German Shepherd! But don’t, for a second, think that it’s going to be an easy journey. Puppies, especially German Shepherd puppies, are quite the challenge! This article will cover everything you need to know about your young German Shepherd. We will tackle their average size and height, nutrition, physical and …

Bringing your German Shepherd puppy home to stay is very exciting! It can also be very stressful, and not just for you and your family. Your new GSD puppy is experiencing life apart from its mom and littermates for the first time. All the smells, sights, and sounds are new. You are new. It is …

For many people, German Shepherd dogs are all one big whole. For those in the know, however (and now that’s you), there are two key differences. Some dogs come from what we call ‘working lines, and others are ‘show line’ German Shepherds. Today we dive into the intricacies of an American Show Line German Shepherd, …

Some dogs are more body-contact orientated than others. They like to lay on us, paw at us, and stay by our sides. For many people, there’s a limit, and that might be licking your nose! What drives this strange behavior, and why? Is it a way of showing love, or is something else going on? …

You bought a dog, not a cat—so why is Fido acting more like Garfield? Is there something wrong? Are they bored or cold? Or is this perfectly normal behavior for your dog? There are many reasons why you may see cat-like behavior in a canine. They may be emulating feline family members, they could be …

Because domestic dogs retain some “den” instinct, a crate or secure overnight location like a puppy pen can be a handy tool for a dog’s first nights with you. It allows them a small, safe space they can learn to trust as their home.  Crates can also help with naptime and toilet training, and give …