German Shepherd Dog

If you are buying a German Shepherd Dog puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.  The breeder should be able to provide you with the test results for both the parents and any results for puppies being sold.   Each test has different criteria and different types of results so you may want to review the results with a veterinarian if the breeder is unable to answer your questions on the results to your satisfaction.   By taking the time to discuss testing resul

These are the most common inherited illnesses in German Shepherds.  German Shepherds can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding German Shepherds, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

Sirus is a true hero.  He is a simple family dog that jumped in the line of fire to save the lives of his owners.  On Monday Feburary 19th the home of Michelle Pryor was broken into and Sirus put himself between the intruder and the family taking a bullet in teh chest and face. . . .

Sirus got shot in the chest and on the muzzle between his eyes.
As the dog lain wounded, Michelle hid her baby daughter in a laundry basket and alerted her fiance, who grabbed his gun.