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Knowledge Is Key

Putting Your FurrFam Member first

Here at CarinG Hands we want to make everything easier for you and the transition of when you bring home a new FurrFam Member.  Remember Education is key for success with you and your FurrFam. This page is intended to spread knowledge and concern for GSD puppies, and explain how to choose the right puppy that will be a perfect for you and your family.

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There are very few things in this world more captivating than a GSD puppy, but you should never bring one home on impulse. This needs to be a careful decision. Bringing a puppy home is the same as bringing home a toddler, but GSD mature faster and are more loyal. Although German Shepherds are a big responsibility, their friendship is priceless and having one apart of you family Can bring joy for many years to come. Here are some key point to keep in mind...

  • A German Shepherd, on average, will cost about $3,000 a year in food, grooming supplies, and vet care. This is something important to keep in mind.

  • GSD puppies need their diets closely monitored to avoid potential health problems later down the road.

  • They need positive reinforcement from day one! Never train a German Shepherd puppy by force. There are many different training techniques, we strictly only use positive reinforcement training with clickers and get positive results.

  • Do your own search. Don't just read one article, read many. GSDs have a bad image problem. Some people think they are inherently vicious when, in fact, they aren't.

  •  They were bred to be extremely obedient and willing to please. So, if you ever read about a German Shepherd attacking a human being, it was because the dog was trained to attack, not because the dog is mean. Care and training are all-important if you want to succeed with a German Shepherd.

  • Make sure you understand the type of GSD youre getting. GSD are selected and bred for qualities for working line and showline. 

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GSD have different Drive levels. Each one has a mind of its own. Getting a HIGH drive GSD and not knowing the proper training and techniques will not have a positive result. Knowledge is key

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Common Health Prolems in the GSD Breed

Due to inbreeding both in the early days of breed standardization and throughout this GSDs history, there are many common health problems. Not all health problems are related specifically to inbreeding (though hip dysplasia is) some are simply related to the size of these dogs, the kind of work that they do, and simply to just being a dog.
Here are the most common health problems in German Shepherds, how to spot them, and what can be done to help with these issues, if anything.

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  • Hip Dysplasia

  • Elbow Dysplasia

  • Bloat

  • Epilepsy

  • Hemophilia

  • Diabetes

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  • Cataracts

  • Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Panosteitis

  • Allergies

  • Pancreatitis

  • Thyroid issues

  • Cancer

  • degenerative myelopathy (DM)

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While your GSD is unlikely to suffer from all or even a few of these issues, but when considering purchasing a puppy or even adult GSD, it is important to know what kind of health problems to look out for, what questions to ask and what kinds of health problems you might have to face in the future. Reparable Breeders test all their dogs at or just after the age of two years old. True GSD breeder are hereto improve the breed and give great quality dogs great homes.

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