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German Shepard

Food

German Shepard's can't eat: grapes, raisins, leeks, onions and garlic. Feed your German Shepherd at the same time each day; to create a routine. German Shepherds eat large amounts. Leave a space between feeding time and exercise. German shepherds like all dogs are omnivores.

Exercise

Be prepared because German Shepherds need lot's of exercise to keep them happy and Occupied; this will also stop them from barking. German shepherds need 2 hours of exercise per day.

Habitat

A German Shepard would not like to be kept in a cage ,you can easily train them not chew things. At the night if you don't train them to not chew things they will chew things. It will be okay to put them on their own big dog bed and they should hopefully be fine.

Life span

German Shepherds can live for 10+years.

Training

German shepherds are very easy to train since they are mostly used as police dog's they are very good at following orders.

Grooming

You should give your German shepherds a brush or a comb down a few times a week to keep their coat looking healthy, prevent matting and reduce the build-up of dead hair.

Average weight

German shepherds average weight is 35kg-43kg.

Average height

German shepherds average height is 58-63 cm.

Coat length(fur)

German Shepherds coat length is medium.

Barking

German Shepherds are likely to bark. their main purpose was for herding and guarding so they can be quite vocal when people walk past or exit the house.

Socializing

Regardless of the age of your German shepherd when you adopt it, you need to have clear boundaries to help keep them safe and happy. Everyone in the family needs to follow the same rules.

Cost

German shepherds minimum cost £105(per month).

Size

Large.

Caring

German shepherds are fantastic dogs. However their size and strength means that they aren't suited to all families and need a lot of space to burn off energy. you'll need to make sure you have a lot of time to spend with these dogs and you are committed to providing for their exercise needs every day.

Companion

To help them keep calm and patient, it's best to socialize your German shepherd with other dogs and pet's from a younger age.

Children

German shepherds are great with kids but they should be supervised with kids at all time.

Rehoming

You'll need to ask any rescue center about the dog's history to make sure they will be comfortable in your home.