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When dogs have a job like guarding or herding livestock, stress is not an issue. Dogs are too tired to be stressed. Since so many of us now keep dogs like Siberian Huskies and Border Collies as ...
If you’ve ever felt stressed about making sure you’re buying the best dog food or training your dog in the best way, you’ll know that being a pet parent can cause stress at times, too!
Coren's book presents a ranked list of breed intelligence, based on a survey of 208 dog obedience judges across North America. [10] When it was first published there was much media attention and commentary in terms of both pros [11] and cons. [12] Over the years, Coren's ranking of breeds and methodology have come to be accepted as a valid description of the differences among dog breeds in ...
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) is a bone disease that occurs most often in fast-growing large and giant breed dogs; however, it also affects medium breed animals like the Australian Shepherd. The disorder is sometimes referred to as metaphyseal osteopathy , and typically first presents between the ages of 2 and 7 months. [ 1 ]
German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds around and known for being protective guard dogs. They are also used by law enforcement as K-9s because of this trait. Growing up, we had a ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 January 2025. German breed of shepherd dog Dog breed German Shepherd Adult male Other names German Shepherd Dog Alsatian Alsatian Wolf Dog Deutscher Schäferhund Altdeutsche Schäferhunde Origin Germany Traits Height Males 60–65 cm (24–26 in) Females 55–60 cm (22–24 in) Weight Males 30–40 kg ...
Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...
Chronic superficial keratitis (CSK), also known as pannus or Uberreiter's disease, is an inflammatory condition of the cornea in dogs, particularly seen in the German Shepherd. Both eyes are usually affected. The corneas gradually become pigmented and infiltrated by blood vessels, and the dog may eventually become blind.