The German Shepherd Dog

The purpose of this web site is to provide comprehensive, yet useful information to individuals or organizations who are considering taking ownership of a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) either as a pet or for putting into service.

Choosing a dog for any particular purpose is not something that should be taken lightly. All dog breeds are not the same. They vary in many aspects other than obvious appearance, including intelligence, temperament, and vulnerability to disease.

It is the intent of this web site to aid the prospective dog owner in making an informed decision in determining if the GSD is the best choice to meet their particular needs

The German Shepherd Dog
The Breed \| Care
The purpose of this web site is to provide comprehensive, yet useful information to individuals or organizations who are considering taking ownership of a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) either as a pet or for putting into service. Choosing a dog for any particular purpose is not something that should be taken lightly. All dog breeds are not the same. They vary in many aspects other than obvious appearance, including intelligence, temperament, and vulnerability to disease. It is the intent of this web site to aid the prospective dog owner in making an informed decision in determining if the GSD is the best choice to meet their particular needs
Since GSD's are often used as guide dogs for the blind or vision impaired, it is possible that some visitors to this web site may have a significant vision impairment. For this reason, this site is designed to be "user friendly" for the vision impaired, which explains the larger and bolder text used on this site.
Contents of this web site The remainder of this web site is divided into two main parts, "The Breed" and "Care". Within "The Breed" section you will find such information as; History of the breed and breed characteristics such as appearance, intelligence, temperament, and diseases. In this section you will also find information regarding the various services in which the German Shepherd Dog has proven to be well suited, such as: pets, security, law enforcement, search and rescue, and as guides for the blind. Within the "Care" section you will find information on caring for your dog such as; How to choose a puppy, space requirements, diet, exercise, grooming, and shots.
Recommended web sites German Shepherd Dog Club of America FAQ about the German Shepherd Dog	American Kennel Club Home of the German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog

The Breed | Care