A Dog for Many Purposes

Plenty of Reasons Why German Shepherds Are Good Dogs

German Shepherd is almost synonymous for protection. Originally bred to herd sheep, as their name suggests, they have become the preferred dogs for many types of work. If you hear the term police dog, German Shepherd immediately springs to mind. They are often used as seeing eye dogs and search and rescue dogs. They are intelligent, strong and highly trainable.

People who want to own a German Shepherd would be wise to make breeding the most important factor when choosing one. Anyone can advertise German Shepherds for sale but only legitimate, registered breeders offer guarantees of a strong bloodline. Breeders must also love their dogs and their work. They will be able to pass along to the new owners the tips and information for them to raise their dogs to maturity under the best possible conditions. For example, professional breeders, such as those at Ulvilden German Shepherds know that hip dysplasia is only partially genetic and can be avoided with proper exercise and diet. They will also have the expertise and knowledge to help you decide if a male or female is best for you and determine other traits, such as color and hair length. Reputable breeders have conditional guarantees as further testament to the quality of their dogs.

German Shepherd pups with a strong bloodline will have the desirable traits that made you want one in the first place. To ensure you have found a quality breeder look for one who is a member of several professional organizations.