A German Shepherd in a private home

I'd like to tell you a little about a very interesting breed. It's a very strong and intelligent protector of humans. The German Shepherd has lived alongside humans since time immemorial. Today, it is one of the most popular and recognizable dog breeds on the planet.

Introduction to the breed

The dog's name is Nayda. She's obedient and loyal. She lives in a private house, or more precisely, in the yard. She's clean and knows commands. She's wary of people she knows. But I approach her calmly—she's known me for a long time.

Some general information:

• Breed name: German Shepherd.
• Country of origin: Germany.
• The time of origin of the breed: the end of the 19th century.
• Life expectancy: 10-13 years.

The German Shepherd is one of the most popular dog breeds. These pets are known for their keen intelligence, intelligence, endurance, and loyalty.
The German Shepherd was originally bred to help herd sheep and other livestock. Today, this breed is also kept as a companion.

Naida is a true and loyal friend, she senses a person’s emotions and is always there.

Height and weight description:

• height of males 60 - 65 cm
• weight 30-40 kg
• females are 55-60 cm tall
• weight 22 - 32 kg.

These pets are easy to train, so they are often used in the army and police.
"Germans" have a strong, muscular build, thick, shiny fur and erect ears.

Appearance:

• Head - wedge-shaped, but not too elongated.
• The neck is strong and muscular, very mobile.
• The eyes are oval-shaped, slightly slanted, and medium-sized. The color is dark.
• The nose is of a classic shape.
• Teeth and jaws - the upper and lower jaws of the German Shepherd are well developed.
• The ears of the German Shepherd are large, erect, triangular in shape, and directed parallel.
• Body: The chest is long, wide, and deep. The withers are strong, the back is broad and strong.
• The tail is long, slightly curved, and normally carried downwards.
• Limbs: Forelegs are straight, parallel when viewed from the front. Strong and muscular.
• The coat is double, with a thick, straight, coarse topcoat and a dense undercoat.
• Color: black with reddish-brown and brown markings. Solid black or solid gray.

German Shepherds are wonderful actors, playing leading roles in action films or in advertisements for luxury pet foods.

Possible diseases:

• growth hormone deficiency;
• leukemia;
• lameness;
• diabetes;
• pyoderma (pustules on the skin);
• intestinal obstruction.

What is Naida most often fed with:

• lean poultry;
• beef, boiled pork, rabbit;
• raw eggs, omelets (1-2 times a week);
• fish (once a week);
• cereals;
• potatoes, corn only in raw form;
• vegetables, stewed, boiled cabbage;
• porridge with water or with the addition of milk (half with water).

Fermented milk products (cottage cheese, sour milk, kefir) are well-suited and digestible. We also offer berries, nuts, and shelled seeds in small quantities (with the veterinarian's approval).

Things that can harm a dog (we have completely excluded this from the diet):

• smoked products - semi-finished products in the form of sausages;
• brittle, tubular bones;
• sweets, pastry;
• grapes, raisins, walnuts, acorns, pistachios;
• too salty, spicy foods;
• millet, semolina, corn grits.

Feedings should be done at the same time twice a day. However, Nayda sometimes eats three times a day.

Hygiene procedures:

• You should bathe your dog as needed, using special shampoos;
• The coat should be brushed 1-2 times a week;
• cleaning ears, eyes, paw pads;
• brushing teeth 3 times a week.

Price: from 3,000 to 150,000 rubles. Price depends on pedigree, awards, and other breed-specific details.

In this article, I shared information about the breed using Naida as an example. She's generally easygoing, but if you want one of these dogs in your home, it's important to pay attention to the conditions and care of the dog. The most important factors are love and training.