German Shepherds have a very thick fur coat that is designed to protect the dog from all kinds of potential perils. But GSDs also have a tendency towards skin issues and skin allergies that can cause a lot of scratching and discomfort. You know how much it bothers you to […]
The German Shepherd dog is so well-known that even people who don’t know much about dogs can often recognize this dog on sight. That iconic and noble face, those upright ears, that bushy long tail, their trim, and athletic body – it is easy to see why the GSD is […]
If you have ever found yourself itching and scratching or dealing with dry, flaky skin and not knowing why you know exactly how uncomfortable dandruff can be. But many German Shepherd owners have no idea that this same condition of dandruff can happen to their dog as well! What causes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]