The German Shepherd Dog, also known as Alsatian is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany which dates back in 1899. Developed originally for herding sheep but because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training, today they are often employed as police war dogs.
Care
General German Shepherd care should be taken seriously and the owner may need to start with having an identification tag ready that should contain the contact information which can be used in case the dog gets lost. Also, the owner should ensure that the German Shepherd is wormed regularly and gets its annual vaccinations on time and also is given good quality food and it always has fresh water available for drinking.
German Shepherds are always in need of both physical and mental health exercising and should thus be given both in ample measure. To keep the coat of the German Shepherd shining it should be given healthy diet. Its ears should be checked as well as cleaned every week and using an ear solution may help remove wax from the ears. One should also check its teeth every month as well as during its annual vet check-up and feeding it hard cookies will help keep the teeth and gums in good health. Its nails should be trimmed every three months and for removing parasites such as fleas, the owner may use dust powders or other anti-flea aids like tick-collars.
The German Shepherd needs a good and balanced diet and it should be served dry food which will help to prevent tooth decay. Commercially sold meals or kibble foods are also recommended as such foods have the required nutrients as well as added vitamins and minerals that help to keep the German Shepherd healthy. Water should always be available for the pet and one should ensure that it remains fresh by changing it frequently and thus prevent insects and mosquitoes from using the water.
