MEGAMAX GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS - SARA GRAY
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Is a German Shepherd the Breed for me?
The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an
Alsatian), is a breed of large-sized dog that
originated in Germany.
German Shepherds were bred specifically for their
intelligence, they have the ability to learn simple
tasks very quickly, and as working dog where
developed originally for herding sheep, coupled
with their strength, intelligence and abilities in
obedience training, his trait makes the breed
desirable as police, military, guard, and search and
rescue dogs.
Their loyal and protective nature is a trait for which
they are now renowned, the German Shepherd is
one of the most registered of breeds. German
Shepherds are highly active dogs, and need huge
amounts of mental stimulation and are described in breed standard as self-assured.
Types of Coat?
German Shepherds sport a double coat. The outer
coat, which is shed all year round, (the only down
side to owning a GSD!) is close and dense with a
thick undercoat. The coat is often in two variants;
medium and long. The correct coat is reasonably
short with obvious undercoat.
However the Long Coated GSD is extremely popular
with Pet owners, but it is considered a fault and
they can not be shown in UK or Germany, under UK
SV rules, due to the fact with the lack of undercoat,
it makes the coats less weatherproof!
There is no proof that Long coats shed more than a
normal coated GSD, personally I believe there is no
difference, however due to the length of the hair
more combing is required, but I have to say they
are beautiful, and generally know it!!
Male v Female?
This is the age old debate, your personal
preferences, circumstances at home and experience, here obviously apply.
Males - generally are larger in size, max 65 cm, are
attentive and are usually very loving and loyal, they
are comical, and fun, and usually very attached to
their special person. However they can be dominate,
and strong willed, experience and a firm approach to
training is my best advice.
Females - size max 60 cm - are generally less lightly
to be dominate, but will also try and get their own
way, using whatever resources are available to them!
They are normally very loving, and gentle, but can be
independent and almost aloof.
Females however are generally the leaders in any dog
pack, and it is usually two females that will have a fall
out! A female will to come into season, twice a year,
and then can be moody or emotional, this lasts for 3
weeks.
So you think that you’d like a GSD Puppy . . .
There is no doubt about it, owning a dog will change your life!
Ask anyone who has welcomed a puppy into their family and
you’ll be regaled with stories full of pleasure, pride,
unconditional love and devotion, and let’s be honest, a few
hilarious (maybe alarming) tales as well! Life as a dog
owner, like life itself, is full of unexpected joys and surprises.
Are you prepared???
You may well have seen a litter of gorgeous cute cuddly little
bundles, or you may have wanted a German Shepherd all of
your life, or fallen in love with some one else’s. Now is the
time for reflection…
PLEASE ask yourself do you have enough time and patience
to care for the puppy?
REMEMBER he/she will grow and will be part of your life for
the next ten or so years. It’s a bit like having a baby; you
clean, feed and teach until the puppy is socially trained and
educated. You then gain the mutual rewards enjoyed by both
dog & Owner. Note: Puppies do not become automatically
housetrained, nor do they know how to behave; this is all up
to YOU!
Any dog, especially a Shepherd, which is untrained and
unsociable, is at best a nuisance, and at worst a danger.
You have been warned!
A puppy won’t need many time consuming walks whilst
young, but will need vital puppy, & human socialisation
visits & needs a great deal of mental stimulation with trips
out. Later he/she will need exercise/walking, whatever the
weather and whatever you feel like…
How long are you away from home during the Day?
If the answer to this question is the majority of the day,
then a dog, especially a GSD is NOT the pet for you.
German Shepherds are known for their intelligence and
thrive being with their families and love company, with
plenty of stimulation.
DO you have the time to spend with your
dog?
Dogs that are left home alone, often amuse
themselves by destroying the place that they have
been left in, or barking to protest and annoying
your neighbours.
A puppy is going to need four meals per day to
start, coupled with lots of essential training and
socialisation, only then they can only be left for
short times.
Finally, can you afford to own a dog?
Firstly the initial purchase price, and required
equipment, followed by Health Checks, Vaccinations
and Insurance, then on a regular basis; food,
worming and veterinary treatments, boosters,
kennel fees and then again even more food!
MEGAMAX SPECIFIC’s
Puppies leave home between 7 and 8 weeks of age,
before they bond to us.
Puppies are born and reared indoors, with other GSD’s
as part of our family, with children aged 16 and 3
years.
A Puppy “toy” requested when you visit the puppies,
which is left with the puppies, and goes home with
your puppy, this acts as comfort, and aids settling in
your new puppy.
Puppy Party - This is arranged for each litter, and
attendance is found to be beneficial to owners and
puppies.
Life-long support is available, as required.
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