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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 ...
There is an increased risk of infection associated with amount of time spent outdoors, a larger roaming space accessed by the dog, and increasing age. [19] Cryptococcosis* is a fungal disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans that affects both dogs and humans. It is a rare disease in dogs, with cats seven to ten times more likely to be infected.
A dog with degenerative myelopathy often stands with its legs close together and may not correct an unusual foot position due to a lack of conscious proprioception. Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
And dogs with longer spines like Basset Hounds and Dachshunds are always at risk for injuries on stairs. German Shepherds can handle the climb, and in this video, a juvenile German Shepherd is ...
The German shepherd result, however, was further broken down into three distinct shepherd types: German shepherd, white Swiss shepherd dog, and East-European shepherd.
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.
At first glance, Ranger looks like any normal German Shepherd puppy, with his big ears and coloring that is distinctive to the breed. But fans of the Instagram-famous pup will be shocked to know ...
A 2018 Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center literature review covering fifteen years of dog bites treated at the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and the University of Virginia Health System, with meta-analysis by breed, found that dog bites were most likely to come from the following breeds (in order of highest incidents): pit bull, mixed breed, German Shepherd ...