Choosing Between a Female vs Male German Shepherd
top animals TV choosing between a female
versus male German Shepherd today German
Shepherds are among America’s most
popular dog breeds the intelligent and
capable working dog has devotion and
courage that cannot be matched by
another breed if you are thinking of
bringing a GSD home it is important you
pay attention to the gender as well this
is an important decision if you wish or
future pet to mend according to your
lifestyle before you bring the new puppy
home it is crucial you learn more about
the breed
number one where does this breed come
from compared to other breeds the GSD is
a newer breed that only came to
existence in 1899 the intelligent and
friendly dog breed owes its existence to
a career captain in Germany named
captain max von Stefan it’s centuries
before the dog breed was created farmers
had to rely on dogs to drive and protect
their herds while some dogs were
well-trained and legendary for their
skill Stefan ‘its noticed that nobody in
the region took the opportunity to
develop herding dogs of the region into
a separate breed separate breed
throughout his career captain max von
Stefan ‘its came across many fine
herding dogs that were capable
intelligent and athletic what amused
Stefan ‘its was that he was unable to
find a dog breed that contained all
these traits he then worked hard to
develop a dog that would have all the
favorable qualities of a herding dog
slowly GSD dogs were not only used for
herding sheep but also as guide and
police dogs
number two overview German shepherds are
also referred to as Alsatian in parts of
Europe and in Great Britain this breed
has several talents and has held several
jobs from chasing down criminals to
performing in movies the intelligent dog
is easy to train and is always up for a
challenge
while the German Shepherd has many
traits you might want in a dog breed the
breed might not be the right choice for
everyone
originally bred to herd a flock of sheep
the high-energy dog needs to constantly
be entertained or else he is likely to
exhibit his boredom through excessive
barking and chewing the breed also tends
to appear Luth and suspicious to
strangers but that is not the case with
loved ones the overall temperament of
the dog depends on a variety of factors
including genes gender and socialization
number three temperament generally
female GSD make for sweeter and
friendlier companions male GSD is tend
to be territorial and urinate wherever
they go to mark their territory they are
also much prouder female German Shepherd
dogs tend to be gentler and friendlier
towards their owners and people in
general however keep in mind that your
dog’s temperament depends on his/her
socialization skills whether you opted
for a male or female pet expose your
puppy to new people and surroundings
from a young age so that they grow up to
become well-mannered and well-rounded
dogs dog owners may consider enrolling
their dog in puppy kindergarten classes
taking your dog out for regular strolls
in the park and introducing the breed to
new people and pets will also improve
their socialization skills typically
German Shepherds can be aloof but cannot
be described as aggressive with their
family GSD are playful and lively but
may exhibit signs of possessiveness
while this makes the dog breed an
excellent watchdog other dog owners
might not appreciate it because of their
intelligence and curiosity to learn
German Shepherds are easier to train
compared to other dogs
number four feeding as male German
Shepherds are comparatively larger than
their female counterparts they need to
be fed a greater amount of food it is
generally recommended that feed your dog
three four cups of nutritious dog food
divided into two meals the amount of
food and nutrition your dog needs
depends on its size build and metabolism
when it comes to nutrition dogs are like
people and have different dietary needs
not all dogs require the same amount of
food a highly active and energetic dog
will undoubtedly require more food than
an elderly and crippled dog the quality
of dog food also plays a vital role in
improving their health the better the
quality of the dog food the more
nourishing it will be for your pet if
your dog is gaining weight at a rapid
pace take him/her to the vet special
care must be taken if you are raising a
German Shepherd puppy GS T’s grow at a
rapid pace between the ages of four and
seven months this makes them highly
susceptible to bone disorders
additionally over feeding your puppy and
letting him gain weight CEM result in
joint problems
number five sighs male German Shepherds
are generally larger than their female
counterparts and have a height ranging
from 24 to 26 inches while females stand
about 22 to 24 inches tall their weight
ranges from 75 to 95 pounds
number six activity both male and female
German Shepherds are highly energetic
and requires several hours of vigorous
exercise GS is not the breed for you if
you enjoy lazing around and watching TV
all day and expect your dog to do so as
well
GS teas are packed with energy and
indulge in destructive behavior if they
are unexercised if you are in need of an
energetic companion that will accompany
you for your morning jogs then
undoubtedly this breed is the perfect
choice for you
number seven training because male GS
T’s are by nature stubborn and dominant
they are much more difficult to train
compared to female GS T’s
begin training your dog from a young age
start by keeping the training session
shorts and involve tons of treats female
German Shepherd dogs are easier to train
and make better contenders for sports
competitions such as for agility and
rally obedience both male and female
dogs cannot stand being left alone or
unexercised for long periods of time
hence only adopt the dog breed if you do
not have a busy schedule and can care
for them properly
number eight German shepherds and
children generally female GSD bond
better with children as the male
counterparts are too dominant
and may push around the kids if not
drained properly most parents of young
children are often afraid of adopting
the breed as they are greatly concerned
about how the dog will treat the
children and vice versa
rest assured GSD are both gentle and
protective and will practically act as
babysitters stopping your children from
causing mischief supervise your child’s
interaction with the dog as younger
children have the tendency to rouse
while the dog breed may calm around as
reserve to strangers we guarantee the
dog breed will display nothing but love
and compassion when they enter your home
number nine coat and grooming since the
GSD was originally bred for herding
flocks of sheep in harsh weather
conditions they feature a double coat
that protects them against snow and rain
the coat types of German Shepherds come
in a variety of colors and patterns
including cream black tan sable and
white
unfortunately the dog breed is a heavy
shutter brushing your furry friend
around two to three times a week may
help with the process we do not
recommend you bathe the dog regularly as
it may strip the coat of its natural
oils causing your dog’s fur to lose its
shine and luster hence only run the bath
water if your dog really needs it
additionally the dogs nails needs to be
clipped as per required take your dog to
the vet if it exhibits signs of ear
infection you may clean the dog’s ear
using a damp cotton ball dipped in a
gentle pH balanced ear cleaner to
prevent problems
number 10 health problems while GST is
genuinely a dog breed they are
susceptible to number of health concerns
it is not necessary that your dog is
likely to contract any of the following
diseases but as a responsible dog owner
it is imperative you are aware of them
spaying the female Shepherd dog lowers
the risks of several diseases including
mammary tumors uterine diseases and
cancers that all common in female dogs
additionally spaying the pet has several
other positive effects on the behavior
of the dog as they tend to become less
aggressive and mellower always ask for
health clearances before adopting a pet
some diseases that the breed is highly
susceptible to include hip dysplasia
gastro dilation volvulus elbow dysplasia
exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
allergy is degenerative myelopathy
number eleven care if the dog is left on
exercised for long periods you ought to
expect trouble boredom can cause a
string of behavioral issues in both male
and female dogs some behavioral issues
you should be wary of include excessive
barking digging and chewing
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