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German
Shepherds commonly lighten their color pattern as they age. Most
of the change usually occurs within the first year.
The male German Shepherd
pup in the chair is categorized as a sable. He will darken and
the color will spread over His body as he grows.
On the other hand,
Black & Tan German Shepherds will lighten considerably as they
grow. Checking the skin color on the head can be a good predictor
as to the amount a pup will lighten, because if the hair is turned
backwards and blue skin is seen on the head, it should retain black
hair. If you see pink skin, the hair should fade to a blonde. Courtesy of vom
Haus Drage Kennel, http://pets4you.com/pages/vomhaus.html
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The long-coated German
Shepherd can have more bone and body than the correct and normal double-coated
German Shepherd. This young pup will never "shed out"
it's attractive fluff. Some people feel that using the term
"plush" makes it more acceptable. Long trim on the
ears, possibly feathered on the back of the front legs, more of a
lion's mane, and even tuffs of hair between the toes are all
characteristics seen in the adult. This is accompanied by an increase
in fur length throughout the body.
This coat is not accepted in
any conformation ring, but is allowed to compete in any non-breeding
event such as Schutzhund, agility, obedience and more. The universally-accepted
normal-coated GSD is most commonly seen, and all puppies do shed out
their baby coat. Some just grow it all back again, and some have the
sleeker appearance as adults. Courtesy of vom Haus Drage
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The all-black German
Shepherd is just a color within the breed. Unlike the all-white,
it is possible to compete in the breed ring with a black GSD.
While it is not rare, it is a recessive gene. Rare qualities in the
GSD can sometimes be due to undesirable traits, and should not
necessarily cost you more.
Breeders may put
restrictions in the sales contract regarding the reproduction or
registration of dogs with unacceptable features; however, these dogs
make perfectly good pets! These restrictions will usually allow
you to purchase a dog from a better bloodline, while still remaining
within your budget.
Ease of training and the
dogs' styles of working stock are based on their bloodlines, and
neither is related. Courtesy of vom Haus Drage
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In the round pen, training
is initiated to teach the back. Two plastic baseball bats have
several pieces of gravel inserted, and they can be rattled or tapped
together, accompanied by the word "Back." Most German
Shepherds can be taught to work stock to some degree. It is a
wonderful form of exercise, and you can see how the reach and follow
through of the correct stride is brought into play.
Quid Pro Quo Jet vom
Haus Drage is in his second week of learning behavior around sheep,
and has been introduced to ducks as well. AKC offers different
levels of titles, including work with cattle. What you see in
this picture exhibits the new and lowest level soon to be in place at
the AKC Trials - the Instinct Test. It consists of: Entering a
smaller round ring on a line; showing a stop or down; a recall on
line; and interest in the stock, followed by a recall. Courtesy
of vom Haus Drage
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This is Jonathan (7 years) with
his dog Shasta (1 year) showing their stuff to the judge. They
earned the AHBA HCT title this day. (Shasta is a granddaughter of his
precious dog Aria who had passed away.)
Jonathan has gone on the earn the
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test certificate and the AKC HT title with
her. Courtesy of vom Haus Drage
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This
photograph is of Tosha (then 8) when she took her mother's German Shepherd Dog
(on left) Sola through the Canine Good Citizen test. She earned a certificate and, after
acquiring her first dog, City, (on right) she earned a certificate
on her as well. Both of these dogs were evaluated by Bobbi Oawster
and handpicked for their optimal ability to "work out" as
adults going into an established environment. Many times it can be
preferable to begin with an adult, and there are so many of them
available through responsible breeders or even rescue groups. It
will help to have a knowledgeable person go with you to view the available
dogs. Just as you would have a mechanic go over a car you were
considering - so should your trainer AND VET ease your potential
concerns before you commit to an investment. Courtest of vom haus Drage |
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