Dew claws are one of the most controversial topics in the world of show dogs, regardless of breed. All dogs have dew claws. Some breeds have dewclaws on their front legs only and other breeds have them on all four legs. German Shepherds typically are born with dew claws on each front paw. Not all …
Shannon Cutts
The German Shepherd dog’s bushy tail is just one of the many unmistakable, iconic features of this beloved dog breed. Thanks in large part to canine movie stars like Strongheart and Rin Tin Tin, people all over the world have fallen in love with the German Shepherd. In fact, this dog is the second most …
All kinds of theories exist for why the German Shepherd often exhibits one or more black spots on their tongue. Some of these theories are quite outrageous. Others can be worry-making. Still, others simply have no basis in reality. But sorting through the theories to find out what you need to know now is a …
Do German Shepherds dig? Is grass green? Is the sky blue? For many experienced GSD owners, asking this question isn’t even necessary. They just know it comes with the territory when you choose a German Shepherd for your companion canine. This isn’t to say that every single German Shepherd that has ever lived was a …
A German Shepherd throwing up can strike fear into the heart of any caring dog owner. Your GSD is so loyal and brave about protecting you and you want to return the favor. But what should you do? What is causing your dog to vomit? In this article, we review the main reasons why German …
Modern pet dogs are descended from ancient wolves. Wolves, as everyone knows, eat meat for their diet. So it just makes sense that you would feed your German Shepherd dog chicken and other types of animal protein. After all, why would a German Shepherd be allergic to food like chicken when animal protein is their …
