Because German Shepherds are large dogs jumping on people is a problem that needs to be avoided. It can be a scary to a young child and embarrassing to have your dog jump up on a stranger, or even a friend or family member. Your German shepherd may jump up on people, or furniture because you have rewarded him in the past. The reward may have even been unintentional on your part. You may have given him some attention when he did something you do not like. Be sure not to pet him, talk to him in a nice tone, or feed him after his display of bad behavior. Never associate something that he likes w ..read more

Just as all dogs, pit bull breeds come with defective genes that may cause genetic or hereditary diseases. In general, the top of the list are: Deafness, chronic hip dysplasia, compulsive tail-chasing, patellar luxation, cancer, and atopic dermatitis. Pit Bull Health Concerns: Deafness – It is not life threatening but can cause problems. Usually complete loss occurs by 3-4 weeks of age. It can also occur by infection, blockage, trauma, poison and genetics. Deafness is associated with a white coat color, but is fairly rare in AST and APBT’s. Mostly this is seen in Bull Terriers. Deaf dogs ar ..read more

Some experts say that it is very important to prepare your house and your dog for the arrival of the new baby. It is a crazy time in every parents’ life and when the new baby is born your world literally goes upside down. It is crucial to bear in mind some basic steps in order to avoid accidents and unpleasant situations involving your newly born. Some experts say that it is very important to prepare your house and your dog for the arrival of the new baby. It is a crazy time and when the new baby is born your world literally goes upside down. It is crucial to bear in mind some basic steps in ..read more

Short coated (does shed) Weight/Height: For our Mini Boxers our ultimate goal is for a dog that is around 20 pounds, 14-15 inches at the shoulder. Our dogs have typically ranged from 17-38 pounds and 12-18 inches at the shoulder.  For our Mini Rotts/Carlins, our ultimate goal is a dog that is 12-13 inches at the shoulder and 14-18 pounds but ours are larger than that right now with our largest being 15.5 inches tall and 28 pounds Both breeds are very loving and affectionate and happy. The Mini Boxers tend to be more athletic and agile. Both breeds are high energy type breeds Our dogs ge ..read more

What do you mean you are “creating” dog breeds?.People can’t do that . . .  can they??? The dog breeds that we have today were all developed, over time, by Humans.  Each “new” breed was a combination of “other” breeds to come up with a unique looking and uniquely skilled dog.  What I am doing is no different than those that have passed before me.  Except that I have the luxery of modern day health testing to aide in developing my strains/breeds. In as much as new breeds have been developed, so have many dog breeds become extinct.  My personal belief is ..read more

Just like any other this dog breed also have a string of health issues. Health problems can either be caused by genetics, or can be viral in nature. As an owner, it is your responsibility to check for signs that your dog is suffering from any ailment. Diseases can come in many forms, so keeping a close eye on your four legged friend can help a lot in stopping any health problems your dog might have before it get out of hand. It’s not as if you’re dog will just come up to you and say, “uh boss, my tummy hurts”. What Did You Put On My Dinner Plate Last Night? Diet plays a key role in the heal ..read more

German Shepherd biting is a very common topic for discussion and not always one that owners like to hear about. The German Shepherd has the second strongest bite amongst dogs. This should not be seen as a bad thing by you as the owner. Being the loyal protective breed they are it can definitely work to you and your family’s advantage. German Shepherd biting can be a common problem for owners. The biggest problem being that most owners with German Shepherd biting problems let the behavior develop when the dogs are puppies and they are still cute.  It is important to remember that these cu ..read more

Before before you decide to seek out Puppy Training Tips in Danville Alabama, give consideration to doing a bit of on line investigation first. There are a great number of inexpensive different methods to see whether your puppy is going to respond positively to commands and coaching. Check initially getting an low-priced dog training on-line study course and if it works ın your case, then search for “Puppy Training Tips Danville, AL” locally. You just got your new puppy a few days ago, and you’re itching to take the little guy out and show him off around the neighborhood. No big deal, right ..read more

Carlin Pinschers: Some sable pups ready to go by October 1st.  Will be $350 most likely. Mini Boxers: Butch has some pups that will be ready to go at the end of September.  (we will post info/photos when it is available in early September, so no need to ask about the until you see their info posted, thanks.) We had a mating take place early August, so might have pups born early October ready for new homes around early December. FYI: Pups have to be 2 months old (8 weeks) at a minimum before they can go to new homes. Gestation for dogs is 8-9 weeks. The post Upcoming Litters first a ..read more

Training German Shepherds is a very rewarding and satisfying task as they are such intelligient dogs and will pick up what they are taught very quickly. I came across this wonderful video on you tube and thought I’d share it with you. Check out this beautiful dog and how wonderfully trained this German Shepherd is. The post Training German Shepherds first appeared on German Shepherd Problems ..read more