How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

When you purchase a German Shepherd puppy, you're taking on a massive commitment. You'll be responsible for many years for the health and reinrassiger Deutscher schäFerhund Kaufen training of your dog.

Online sources and pet stores offer puppies that are typically from puppy mills, which focus on profit over the welfare of animals. Choose a reputable breeding center instead.

Selecting a Breeder with a Good Reputation

Before purchasing a German Shepherd pup, it's essential to get acquainted with the breeder. Responsible breeders are happy to provide information about their dogs and their practices with you. They'll be willing to discuss health and genetic testing, early socialization, and Deutscher SchäFerhund Schwarz Kaufen the environment in which their puppies are raised.

The best place to begin is to talk to your local German Shepherd club or organization. The majority of breed associations have a secretary or puppy officer who can direct you in the right direction for reputable breeders in your area. You can also contact your state's animal control agency to obtain an updated list of licensed breeders.

It is a good idea to meet a breeder in person after you've found one who is in line with your breeding standards. You should seek out an upscale, clean facility where the mother dog and her puppies are kept in a secure. Ask about the puppy's parents and siblings. You want to see proof that they have been screened for hereditary diseases like hip dysplasia, eye problems, heart disease, and Degenerative Myelopathy.

A responsible breeder should also be able to provide you with a copy your puppy's medical history and an up-to-date vaccination schedule. They should have a solid working relationship with a vet that can carry out all necessary tests and vaccinations. They will be able provide the name of the doctor and his contact number and also provide you with the records of consultation.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they might have regarding your lifestyle and living situation. This may prevent the breeder from selling a puppy to you. For instance when they know that you have young children, they may be hesitant to sell you a puppy because German Shepherds can be a bit aggressive with children.

A reputable breeder will also require that you sign a contract when you purchase your German Shepherd puppy. This contract should include details about the parents, their AKC registration number, Deutscher SchäFerhund Schwarz Kaufen and a clause allowing them to return the puppy to the breeder. This is a great way for responsible breeders to track their dogs and ensure they are placed in good homes.

Health Tests for Health

Reputable breeders conduct health checks on the dogs that will be part of their breeding selection. This is to make sure that they don't create puppies with an inherited disease. These tests include hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia, as well as degenerative myelopathy GDV and Bloat.

In addition to health screening, reputable breeders strive to get a better understanding of the temperaments and health of each dog they have. They also freely and fully give this information to other breeders as well as potential buyers.

As part of the Kennel Club's Assured breeder scheme, members are required to take certain tests on their dogs. The breed clubs for German shepherds also suggest that breeders conduct additional tests.

These tests check for genetic diseases that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. They also allow breeders to make better informed decisions about mating which will decrease the risk of inheritable diseases in future generations.

The most common genetic tests are

Hip Dysplasia

German Shepherds are at risk of hip and elbow dysplasia, especially in the front limbs. These joint conditions that cause degeneration cause discomfort and pain but they can be treated with the control of weight, exercise limitations and reinrassiger Deutscher Schäferhund Kaufen supplements as well as medications. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals receives the X-rays while sedating to ensure that the results are accurate.

The OFA test checks for hemivertebrae, Deutscher Schäferhund schwarz kaufen butterfly vertebrae, block vertebrae and lumbar-sacral vertebrae (LSTV), spondylosis, and spina bifida. This test isn't foolproof however, and it cannot determine if a dog will develop degenerative myelopathy or any other spinal diseases later in the course of.

Socialization

GSDs require intense physical exercise as well as training and mental stimulation to keep them busy. They can get bored easily, and lack of activity may lead to destructive behaviors like excessive digging or eating shoes. Most often, these behaviors stem from not being able to satisfy their emotional requirements. Early socialization is important for German Shepherd pups. A good socialization program helps the puppy develop confidence in new people and situations. It also reduces the risk that the puppy will grow scared or aggressive in unfamiliar situations.

Puppy socialization starts with the mother and schäferhund welpen kaufen Schweiz her littermates as they play and interact. This teaches them how to get along with their noisy and sometimes rough siblings. It also exposes the pups to a variety of smells, sights and sounds. The puppies are taught how to behave in a group. This is essential to their success as adults.

Introduce the puppy to various household sounds, such as vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances and doorbells. The puppy should be exposed sounds outside, including sirens, traffic and construction. This is very important to ensure that the puppy does not be scared or anxious of these situations when they become adults. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a comfortable pace and positive reinforcements will be utilized throughout the process.

It is also crucial for a puppy to get to know many different people during this time, in addition to other pets. This will help reduce anxiety about separation when the owner is away from home. This can be accomplished by taking the dog to puppy classes, dog parks, or play dates with other doggies.

The puppy should only be allowed to interact in a safe, controlled manner with other dogs. At first, the interactions should be limited so that the pup does not feel overwhelmed. The puppy should be able to interact with older, more sociable, calmer dogs. This will help your puppy understand that older, larger dogs don't have to be terrifying. It will also aid in developing an attitude of confidence.

Training

German Shepherds need strict regular obedience training. It is important to enroll them in an obedience class as soon as possible and especially when they are still young. This will help them become confident, well-mannered dogs. This is also a good time to make them familiar with the basic commands like sit down, down, schäferhundwelpen kaufen stay and come. The earlier you begin teaching your dog these basic commands and commands, they'll be more likely to follow your commands as they age.

Territorial aggression is an issue in many families with German Shepherds. They can be extremely protective of their homes and property, blaue schäFerhunde which can lead to barking or growling at those who enter their area of. Training, exercise and socialization can help to prevent territorial behavior.

Other behavioral problems can be prevented by obedience training for German Shepherds. If a dog doesn't possess the proper obedience training can become a nuisance and even a danger to family members and neighbors. They are easily distracted by other animals toys or children, and disregard basic commands such as "sit" or "down."

During their puppy years it is essential to introduce your German Shepherds with new people places, sights, and sounds. This is especially important prior to when they are 16 weeks old, as they go through a critical period of brain development during this period. If your German Shepherd is a protected puppy they'll likely face new experiences more difficult as an adult and be more prone to fear-based aggression and anxiety.

Many dog owners do not realize that a German Shepherd requires mental and physical exercise to be calm and happy. They are herding dogs by nature and have a strong drive to delight their owners, so if they don't have enough work to do, they can become bored or even destructive. Regular exercise also tones muscles, reduces "cabin fever," improves circulation and helps with weight loss. It's an excellent way to be a part of your German Shepherd, too!