Everything you could want to know about the best-loved dog breeds on the planet Dogs, they really are man’s best friend.  There are over 470 million pet dogs around the world. There are 77 million pet dogs in the USA alone. Why do we love dogs so much?  Well, if […]

The blonde German Shepherd has a very unusual coat color for this popular companion canine. In fact, in many cases, a puppy might be born with a very light coat color that looks blonde – to the point where inexperienced breeders might think the dog is going to be blonde-coated. […]

Border Collies are commonly known as the number one most intelligent dog breed. The German Shepherd places as the 3rd most intelligent dog breed, with the Standard Poodle intervening between the two. To date, I have never seen a ranking of dogs by intelligence that did not include the Border […]

There has been some buzz recently about Miniature German Shepherds, an increasingly popular “designer dog breed” for those who prefer the look of a German Shepherd but whose personal needs require a smaller dog. According to US Service Animals, these dogs are perfect for apartment life, averaging under 50 pounds when […]

If you are a fan of dogs, then you are probably already in love with the Shepherd. You have surely heard a lot about the more common shepherd breeds: West German Shepherds, East German Shepherds, working lines, show lines, or the American-bred variations of the Shepherd that are becoming tremendously […]

Do Some German Shepherds Have Floppy Ears? Yes, absolutely – German Shepherds have a majestic appearance with ears that stand up naturally in most cases. However, you do see GSDs with floppy ears sometimes, too. Genetics will determine whether or not these dogs will have ears that stand up, but […]