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German Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide),Used
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Since the breeds creation at the turn of the twentieth century, the German Shepherd Dog has been one of the worlds most soughtafter purebred dogs, prized for his intelligence, handsome looks, and uncanny versatility. This Comprehensive Owners Guide serves as an ideal introduction to this dog of dogs, that serves humankind as a companion, protector, police dog, herding dog, military dog, search and rescue dog, Seeing Eye dog, and therapy dog, to name a few of the breeds modernday roles.. The breeds origins are retold in the first chapter, beginning with the efforts of Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz to standardize the sheepherding dogs in Germany in the 1890s and following the breeds importation to the United States, where the German Shepherd Dog has been a favored companion, show dog, and competition trial dog since the 1920s. The chapter on the breeds characteristics focuses on owner suitability, describing the GSDs physical and mental traits, versatility, agility, and requirements. The breed standard is presented in the third chapter, giving the readers a clear view of how the ideal GSD should look, act, and move.New owners will welcome the wellprepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppyproofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as housetraining, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 fullcolor photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most wellmannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides uptodate detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
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