Loyal and intelligent, the German Shepherd has a long history as a working dog and as a family companion. But how do you decide if a Shepherd is for you? This helps you choose the right German Shepherd for your family, provides insights into the breed's temperament, delivers advice on taking care of and training your dog, offers tips on participating in a variety of competitions and much more.
Loyal and intelligent, the German Shepherd has a long history as a working dog and as a family companion. But how do you decide if a Shepherd is for you? This helps you choose the right German Shepherd for your family, provides insights into the breed's temperament, delivers advice on taking care of and training your dog, offers tips on participating in a variety of competitions and much more.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
D. Caroline Coile, PhD, is an enthusiastic dog breeder and exhibitor. She is the author of 34 dog books and many dog-related magazine articles, and she's the winner of 20 national dog-writing awards.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know German Shepherds 5 Chapter 1: Making the Decision of a Lifetime 7 Chapter 2: Setting the Standard for the Breed 15 Part 2: Finding the German Shepherd for You 25 Chapter 3: Looking for Love in All the Right Places: Breeders and Shelters 27 Chapter 4: Picking the Perfect Puppy 39 Part 3: Bringing Up Baby 51 Chapter 5: Shopping for Dog Stuff 53 Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Dog Home 65 Chapter 7: Feeding Your German Shepherd 77 Chapter 8: Training Your Dog 87 Chapter 9: Dealing with a "Bad Dog" 103 Chapter 10: Grooming Your Dog 119 Part 4: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 131 Chapter 11: Working with Your Dog's Other Best Friend: His Veterinarian 133 Chapter 12: Dealing with GSD Hereditary Health Problems 147 Chapter 13: Taking Care of a Sick Shepherd 163 Chapter 14: Caring for an Aging Shepherd 179 Part 5: Having Fun with Your German Shepherd 187 Chapter 15: Exercising Your Dog 189 Chapter 16: Showing Off Your Dog 201 Chapter 17: Putting Your Shepherd to Work 217 Part 6: The Part of Tens 225 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with Your Dog 227 Chapter 19: Ten Fun Games You Can Play with Your Shepherd 237 Appendix A: Glossary 243 Appendix B: Resources 249 Appendix C: The Official AKC Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog 255 Appendix D: GSD Abbreviations 261 Index 275
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know German Shepherds 5 Chapter 1: Making the Decision of a Lifetime 7 Chapter 2: Setting the Standard for the Breed 15 Part 2: Finding the German Shepherd for You 25 Chapter 3: Looking for Love in All the Right Places: Breeders and Shelters 27 Chapter 4: Picking the Perfect Puppy 39 Part 3: Bringing Up Baby 51 Chapter 5: Shopping for Dog Stuff 53 Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Dog Home 65 Chapter 7: Feeding Your German Shepherd 77 Chapter 8: Training Your Dog 87 Chapter 9: Dealing with a "Bad Dog" 103 Chapter 10: Grooming Your Dog 119 Part 4: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 131 Chapter 11: Working with Your Dog's Other Best Friend: His Veterinarian 133 Chapter 12: Dealing with GSD Hereditary Health Problems 147 Chapter 13: Taking Care of a Sick Shepherd 163 Chapter 14: Caring for an Aging Shepherd 179 Part 5: Having Fun with Your German Shepherd 187 Chapter 15: Exercising Your Dog 189 Chapter 16: Showing Off Your Dog 201 Chapter 17: Putting Your Shepherd to Work 217 Part 6: The Part of Tens 225 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with Your Dog 227 Chapter 19: Ten Fun Games You Can Play with Your Shepherd 237 Appendix A: Glossary 243 Appendix B: Resources 249 Appendix C: The Official AKC Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog 255 Appendix D: GSD Abbreviations 261 Index 275
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